October 2025
Beginner to intermediate
1h 30m
English
on-demand course
Automating Processes and Workflows with AI for Accounting and Finance
with Simon Sez IT
Closed Captioning available in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese
Overview
Automating Processes and Workflows with AI for Accounting and Finance equips you with the knowledge and tools to transform task completion. You will see how automation streamlines processes, reduces errors, and frees time for more strategic activities.
This learning experience begins with essential foundations, showing how AI is already reshaping bookkeeping and reporting in real-world settings. You will learn how to evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and design systems that are structured, repeatable, and reliable. Through practical exercises, you will gain hands-on practice using Zapier, ChatGPT, and custom GPT to automate common business and finance tasks such as reconciliations, reporting updates, and data entry.
You will also explore how to handle unstructured information, generate automated analysis, and highlight financial patterns and anomalies. Each module is designed with your professional needs in mind, ensuring direct relevance to daily challenges. Beyond technical practice, you will examine adoption strategies, scaling automation responsibly, and managing common barriers such as cost, accuracy, and learning curve.
By the end, you will have the ability to design, test, and implement automation with confidence. You will leave equipped to save time, increase accuracy, and strengthen your professional impact by focusing more on high-value work and decision-making. The skills you gain provide immediate value, while also preparing you for a future where automation plays an even greater role in the workplace.
In this course, you will learn how to:
The following files are included in the Resources section below:
Exercise Files - Used to practice and complete the course exercises.
Course Files - Used to follow along with the instructor during lessons.
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