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AI for Accounting & Finance: What’s New in March 2026 1 Credit

AI for Accounting & Finance: What’s New in March 2026 1 Credit

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    March, 2026

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    Information Technology

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify major AI developments affecting accounting and finance.
  • Differentiate traditional, generative, and agentic AI tools.
  • Explain practical AI uses in finance workflows.
  • Analyze privacy, bias, and accuracy risks.
  • Discuss responsible AI adoption in professional settings.

Course Overview

Artificial intelligence is changing accounting and finance faster than many professionals expected. Tools that once seemed experimental are now part of daily conversations around productivity, research, reporting, and decision-making. But what exactly should finance professionals know today? Which AI tools matter most, and where should firms be cautious before using them in real work?

This CPE course gives accounting and finance professionals a practical introduction to today’s AI landscape. It explains how artificial intelligence has evolved, why adoption has accelerated, and how traditional AI, generative AI, and agentic AI differ in purpose and use. The course also explores how these tools can support everyday finance workflows, from analysis and communication to research and operational efficiency, while highlighting key concerns around privacy, accuracy, bias, and professional responsibility.

Major Topics:

  • Evolution of AI Tools
  • Traditional Generative Agentic AI
  • Finance Workflow Applications
  • Privacy Risk Governance
  • Responsible AI Adoption

Designed for professionals who want clarity without technical overload, this CPE course helps participants build a stronger foundation for evaluating AI opportunities inside their firms and organizations. Attendees will leave with a clearer view of the current AI environment, the risks that require attention, and the questions that should guide responsible adoption. Join this course to gain a practical, timely framework for using AI more confidently in accounting and finance.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Information Technology for Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Information Technology for Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP) 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Information Technology (inc. Excel) for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Instructor

Joe Oringel

Joe Oringel

Managing Director, Visual Risk IQ

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Joe Oringel is a co-founder and Managing Director of Visual Risk IQ, a risk advisory firm that has helped hundreds of internal audit and compliance teams see and understand their data using off-the shelf software like Tableau, SQL, Python, and PowerBI. He is also a co-founder of Service AI, an AI-powered start-up that is building and commercializing an email-reading software robot that prioritizes and dispatches IT help desk tickets with limited human intervention.

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Robert Jones, CPA in Canada

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Really enjoyed this webinar. Presenter was excellent and informative. Helps to demystify AI and provide examples of personal/business use.

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Tony Wan, CPA (US)

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Great introduction regarding topic. Love the various ways to use AI to get better answers. Thank you.

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