Technology and artificial intelligence essentials for finance
Understand how AI is shaping finance, and discover how to use it in your day to day work with confidence.
Course Type
E-learning
Length
60 minutes
What you’ll achieve
- understand key AI developments and their impact on finance
- identify where AI can support your day to day work
- use tools and technologies to improve efficiency and output quality
- recognise risks including data protection, accuracy and bias
- apply best practice when introducing AI into your work
- evaluate which tools are right for your role or organisation
About this course
AI is transforming the finance profession, opening up new ways to work smarter and deliver better outcomes. This eLearning module gives you a clear, practical introduction to what AI really means in your day‑to‑day role.
You’ll discover how AI can support core finance activities, such as reporting, auditing and tax, while also learning about the risks and considerations to keep in mind. The content is broken into short, focused sections that help you build confidence at your own pace.
You’ll walk away knowing how to use AI in ways that enhances your efficiency and the quality of your work.
This course is for both finance and non-finance professionals looking to understand how AI fits into their role and how to use it in a practical, responsible way.
Overview
E-learning |
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60 minutes |
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Artificial intelligence |
Syllabus
This module is split into short, flexible segments covering:
Introduction to AI in finance:
- what AI is and how it supports finance functions
- key features including data analysis, natural language processing and automation.
Using AI in practice:
- applying AI to financial reporting
- auditing and continuous monitoring
- supporting tax planning.
Risks and considerations:
- accuracy, data protection and compliance
- ethical considerations and responsible use.
Putting AI into action:
- assessing your needs and identifying the right tools
- planning for implementation
- managing solutions and partnerships.
How to access
Once purchased you will be able to access the AAT Learning Portal where you'll have 12 months from the date you access the learning materials. AAT Learning Portal allows you to view all the courses you’ve purchased in one place, monitor your latest training activity and create goals to help you achieve your training aims.



