AI for Finance and Accounting Series

The AI for Finance and Accounting Series is a multi-course curated learning plan for finance professionals who want to apply AI in their current role. It covers forecasting, building automated reporting, applying governance, and integrating AI into accounting workflows responsibly.

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IBM
Google Cloud

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AI Series
19 courses on applying AI to finance and accounting
from 85 reviews of courses in this Series
Build AI experience
20+ in-demand AI skills
Practice industry tools
Microsoft Copilot, Excel, PowerBI + 7 more
Learn at your own pace
Courses from 2 to 20 hours
AI Series
19 courses on applying AI to finance and accounting
from 85 reviews of courses in this Series
Build AI experience
20+ in-demand AI skills
Practice industry tools
Microsoft Copilot, Excel, PowerBI + 7 more
Learn at your own pace
Courses from 2 to 20 hours

What you’ll learn

  • Forecast, model, and stress-test with AI tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, explaining variances and flagging anomalies faster.

  • Automate routine AP/AR, cash flow, and reporting work, freeing up time for higher-value analysis.

  • Build AI-powered dashboards and executive-ready reports, transforming raw numbers into a clear story for stakeholders.

  • Apply governance, audit trails, and review checks to AI-assisted work.

With course certificates from

Microsoft
IBM
Google Cloud
Coursera
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Adrian Resag
Board Infinity
University of Maryland, College Park
Carlos Martínez, PhD

Learning plan

10 hours

6 hours

2 hours

2 weeks

2 weeks

2 weeks

2 hours

By the end of this plan, you'll be ready to achieve the goals you set.

You'll also earn 19 course certificates to add to your LinkedIn profile or resume — proof of your new skills.

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