Robotic Process Automation for Professionals

Learning Objectives

• To identify at least 5 ways RPA technologies, differ from VBA (Visual Basic for Accountants) or Excel Macros, practitioners will consider RPA solutions.
• To explain at least 5 ways, the technology can be applied to accounting work, practitioners will explore RPA options.
• To point out at least 5 economic and business forces that are driving the growth of the technology, practitioners will examine RPA's recent trends.
• To compare the leading technology vendors, practitioners will use at least 6 RPA marketplaces when evaluating RPA service providers.
• To list at least 20 case studies that guide how to successfully implement the technology, practitioners will assess the RPA landscape.

Course Description

Automate and transform your accounting practices with RPA technology, which can automate high-volume, repetitive tasks that were previously done by humans, and has the potential to accelerate financial workflows and transform accounting functions.

This course provides a concise overview of robotic process automation (RPA). These "bots" can automatically log into applications, enter data, do calculations, complete tasks, make decisions based on predefined parameters, and log out. While still evolving, RPA applications have the potential to automate many accounting functions, transform business processes, and accelerate financial workflows.

Key Topics covered in this CPE Information Technology:

• RPA overview
• Technology pros and cons
• Implications for the accounting profession
• Case studies
• Leading vendors
• Lessons learned to date
• Key resources and communities online
• Starter strategy for accountants

Join this course, attendees will learn to improve their professional skills and knowledge while keeping abreast of the latest advancements in RPA technology.

Overview

• What is RPA?

  5 mins
• RPA: Part of Automation evolution

  14 mins
• Google trends: Robotic Process Automation

  26 mins
• Rise of No-Code and Low-Code movement

  44 mins
• Proposal Bots

  60 mins
• Personalization Bots

  86 mins
• Tax compliance Bots

  104 mins