AI in Accounting and Management

Courses Syllabus

Introduction

This 10-day course provides an in-depth understanding of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming accounting, finance, and management. Participants will gainpractical skills, strategic insight, and leadership capability to implement AI-driven solutions while managing governance, ethics, and organizational change. This comprehensive five-day course in Madrid will provide you with the tools and knowledge needed to gather, interpret, and communicate intelligence effectively — whether you work in security, government, defence, law enforcement, or corporate strategy.

Day One

Introduction to AI for Accounting and Management

Key Topics:

• Understanding Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Automation
• AI vs Traditional Accounting & Management Systems
• Digital Transformation in Finance and Management
• Machine Learning (ML)
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Global AI Trends in Finance and Business

Key Topics:

• Identifying AI opportunities in accounting and management functions

Day Two

Data, Analytics & AI Foundations

Key Topics:

• Data as the Foundation of AI
• Bias Awareness and How to Minimise Analytical Errors
• Financial Data Types and Sources
• Data Quality, Accuracy & Governance
• Introduction to Predictive & Prescriptive Analytics
• AI Models Used in Finance and Management

Activity:

• Data readiness assessment for AI implementation

Day Three

AI in Financial Accounting & Reporting

Key Topics:

• Automated Bookkeeping & Journal Entries
• AI in Financial Statement Preparation
• Continuous Accounting & Real-Time Reporting
• Data Quality, Accuracy & Governance
• AI for IFRS & Regulatory Compliance
• Reducing Errors and Improving Accuracy

Activity:

• Case study: AI-powered financial reporting

Day Four

AI in Auditing, Controls & Fraud Detection

Key Topics:

• AI-Driven Auditing and Continuous Audits
• Anomaly Detection and Fraud Prevention
• AI in Internal Controls & Compliance Monitoring
• Managing Audit Risks Using AI
• AI for IFRS & Regulatory Compliance
• Role of AI in External and Internal Audits

Activity:

• Fraud detection simulation using AI concepts

Day Five

AI in Taxation, Treasury & Financial Operations

Key Topics:

• AI in Tax Planning and Compliance
• Automated Tax Calculations and Reporting
• AI in Treasury Management & Cash Forecasting
• Working Capital Optimization Using AI
• Managing Financial Risks with AI

Activity:

• AI-based cash flow forecasting exercise

Day Six

AI in Management Decision-Making

Key Topics:

• AI-Driven Budgeting and Forecasting
• Predictive Analytics for Business Performance
• AI for Cost Management & Profitability Analysis
• AI-Based Management Dashboards and KPIs
• Data-Driven Decision-Making Models

Activity:

• Building AI-assisted management reports

Day Seven

AI in Strategy, Operations & Performance Management

Key Topics:

• AI in Strategic Planning and Competitive Analysis
• AI for Operational Efficiency and Process Optimization
• Performance Management Using AI Insights
• Scenario Planning and Business Simulations
• Integrating AI into Corporate Strategy

Activity:

• Strategy workshop using AI-driven insights

Day Eight

AI in Risk Management, Governance & Ethics

Key Topics:

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Using AI
• AI for Compliance and Regulatory Monitoring
• Ethical Challenges of AI in Accounting & Management
• Bias, Transparency & Explainable AI
• Data Privacy, Cybersecurity & Regulatory Risks

Activity:

• Governance and risk assessment case study

Day Nine

Implementing AI in Organizations

Key Topics:

• AI Readiness Assessment
• Selecting AI Tools and Technology Vendors
• AI Project Management & Implementation Frameworks
• Change Management & Workforce Upskilling
• Measuring ROI of AI Investments

Activity:

• Designing an AI implementation roadmap

Day Ten

Leadership, Future Trends & Capstone Project

Key Topics:

• Leadership in the AI Era
• Human–AI Collaboration in Finance and Management
• Future of Accounting and Management Careers
• Emerging AI Trends in Finance and Business
• Best Practices for Sustainable AI Adoption

Activity:

• Designing an AI implementation roadmap

Capstone Project:

• Group presentation: AI Strategy for Accounting & Management Transformation

Course Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply AI concepts in accounting and management
• Automate and optimize financial and managerial processes
• Use AI for forecasting, risk management, and strategic decisions
• Develop governance and ethical frameworks for AI
• Lead AI-driven transformation initiatives