Artificial Intelligence for Accountants
Overview
This course will be an overview of:
- What artificial intelligence is.
- Different types of artificial intelligence.
- Artificial intelligence software.
- How artificial intelligence will improve accounting practices.
- The potential drawbacks artificial intelligence will have on the accounting profession.
- The limitations that currently exist within artificial intelligence as it pertains to accounting.
Learning Objectives
After completing this course, the learner should be able to:
*Define artificial intelligence.
*Differentiate between different types of artificial intelligence, including software and approaches for accountants
*Recall where the accounting profession can implement and benefit from the implementation of artificial intelligence
*Recall the impacts, both positive and negative, artificial intelligence may have on accountants and the accounting profession
*Define limitations and disadvantages of artificial intelligence use in the accounting profession
Details
- Field of Study
- Information Technology
- Credits
- 3 Credits
- Provider
- Becker Professional Education
- Knowledge Level
- Basic
- Advanced Preparation
None
- Course ID
- 29722/34454
- Publication Date
- 06/30/2026
- Planned Expiration
- 10/31/2027
- Prerequisites
None
- Field of Study
- Information Technology
- Credits
- 3 Credits
- Provider
- Becker Professional Education
- Knowledge Level
- Basic
- Advanced Preparation
None
- Course ID
- 32428/53982
- Publication Date
- 06/15/2026
- Planned Expiration
- 10/31/2027
- Prerequisites
None
Instructor
Jacob Shortt
Education
- Virginia Tech University
- BS in Accounting and Information Systems
- Masters of Accounting and Information Systems
Licenses & credentials
- CPA
Teaching & instruction
- Virginia Tech University (Accounting and Information Systems)
- Artificial Intelligence for Accountants
- Data Privacy Regulations and Risk Assessment Frameworks
- Tableau for Excel Users: Creating Reports
- Introduction to SpreadJS: The Excel Alternate for the CPA
- Data Visualization
- Storytelling with Data
Achievements & awards
- 2019 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching in Accounting and Information Systems Award
- 2022 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching Award at University Level
- 2023 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching in Accounting and Information Systems Award
- 2024 Virginia Tech Pamplin Dean's Faculty Fellow Award
What do you love about Becker?
"The variety and depth of material."
What would you tell an accounting student today?
"I tell them to always be willing to learn and grow. Our industry is about flexibility and adaptability."
Jacob Shortt
Education
- Virginia Tech University
- BS in Accounting and Information Systems
- Masters of Accounting and Information Systems
Licenses & credentials
- CPA
Teaching & instruction
- Virginia Tech University (Accounting and Information Systems)
- Artificial Intelligence for Accountants
- Data Privacy Regulations and Risk Assessment Frameworks
- Tableau for Excel Users: Creating Reports
- Introduction to SpreadJS: The Excel Alternate for the CPA
- Data Visualization
- Storytelling with Data
Achievements & awards
- 2019 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching in Accounting and Information Systems Award
- 2022 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching Award at University Level
- 2023 Virginia Tech Excellence in Teaching in Accounting and Information Systems Award
- 2024 Virginia Tech Pamplin Dean's Faculty Fellow Award
What do you love about Becker?
"The variety and depth of material."
What would you tell an accounting student today?
"I tell them to always be willing to learn and grow. Our industry is about flexibility and adaptability."
Accreditations
- 1 year course access
- NASBA-approved content
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