Compliance, Analytics & Automation

AI is revolutionising financial services and accounting practices. This specialized one-day online course gives finance professionals a practical, structured understanding of AI's transformative role in financial workflows, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making.

Learn how to harness AI tools for financial analysis, stay compliant with evolving legislation, and lead financial transformation with clear guidance on implementation, risk management, and ethical considerations specific to the finance sector.

Whether you're managing financial reporting, conducting audits, or developing strategies, this course delivers actionable skills and insights to stay competitive in an increasingly automated financial landscape.

Course Content

• What is AI in Finance?
• Benefits and Challenges of AI in Finance
• Ethics, Risks & Responsible AI in Financial Services
• Understanding the EU AI Act 2025: Financial Compliance & Regulatory Strategy
• AI in Practice – Financial Industry Cases
  
  • Automated bookkeeping and reconciliation
  • Fraud detection and risk assessment
  • Algorithmic trading and investment analysis
  • Credit scoring and loan processing
• Leading AI Tools for Finance Professionals
  
• AI in Action – Excel, Copilot & Financial Modelling
• AI in Action – ChatGPT for Financial Analysis
• The Basics of Financial Prompt Engineering:
  
  • Crafting prompts for financial data analysis
  • Refining AI output for accuracy and compliance
  • Good and bad prompt examples for financial tasks
• Next Steps: Implementing AI in Your Financial Practice

Benefits of Attending

• Master Financial AI Applications - Understand how Machine Learning enhances fraud detection, risk assessment, and predictive analytics
• Boost Financial Productivity - Explore how AI tools can automate routine tasks, accelerate reporting, and improve accuracy
• Navigate Financial Regulations - Understand your obligations under the EU AI Act 2025 for high-risk financial systems
• Develop AI-Ready Financial Policies - Learn essential components of responsible AI governance in financial organizations
• Identify Shadow AI Risks - Spot and manage unauthorised AI adoption in financial departments
• Address Ethical Financial AI Concerns - Avoid bias in credit decisions, ensure transparency in algorithmic processes
• Hands-On Financial Tools - See live demonstrations of AI platforms specifically designed for finance professionals
• Strategic Financial AI Planning - Walk away with frameworks to build AI-enhanced financial operations

Your Return on Investment

Attendees will return to their organisation with:

• A draft framework for financial AI usage policies and compliance procedures
• Regulatory risk awareness specific to AI in financial services and mitigation strategies
• Practical strategies to automate financial processes and improve analytical capabilities
• Clear understanding of how to build AI-ready financial teams and workflows
• Increased confidence to guide leadership discussions around financial technology transformation
• Competitive insight into how AI is transforming Irish financial services and accounting practices

Who Should Attend

This course is perfect for: CFOs, Financial Controllers, Accountants, Risk Managers, Compliance Officers, Investment Analysts, and Financial Technology Leaders.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €545 is currently available. This training course normal rate is€645. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE.

The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.