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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

AI Fundamentals for Finance Professionals

  • Understanding AI and machine learning within the financial sector
  • Overview of AI model types: classification, regression, and generative models
  • Responsible AI practices: focusing on accuracy, transparency, and ethical application in reporting

Streamlining Financial Data Processing

  • Employing AI tools for data ingestion and extraction from PDFs and spreadsheets
  • Data cleaning and transformation techniques for effective analysis
  • Utilizing OCR, NLP, and LLMs to decode unstructured financial text

AI-Enhanced Financial Statement Analysis

  • Automating ratio analysis and industry benchmarking
  • Detecting trends and analyzing variances using machine learning techniques
  • Presenting insights through AI-driven dashboards

Generative AI in Narrative Reporting

  • Drafting executive summaries and variance commentary with LLMs
  • Developing Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) sections with AI assistance
  • Prompt engineering strategies for financial storytelling and precision control

AI-Based Scenario Planning and Forecasting

  • Foundations of scenario modeling and simulation using machine learning
  • Constructing dynamic models for forecasting revenue, expenses, and cash flows
  • Stress testing financial models against macroeconomic variables

Embedding AI in Existing FP&A Processes

  • Enhancing spreadsheet workflows with Python or AI plugins
  • Automation and collaborative tools for monthly and quarterly closing processes
  • Integrating AI capabilities into Excel, Power BI, or cloud-based FP&A platforms

Auditing, Governance, and Internal Controls

  • Ensuring AI explainability and readiness for internal audits
  • Documenting assumptions and AI outputs for regulatory compliance
  • Establishing controls for AI-assisted procedures in financial reporting

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of core financial statements and key performance metrics
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets or fundamental data handling tools
  • Basic familiarity with Python or a readiness to work with AI-enhanced user interfaces

Target Audience

  • Corporate finance analysts
  • FP&A teams
  • Controllers

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