Artificial Intelligence for Finance, Accounting & Auditing
What you'll learn
- Chatbots (AI that can interact in voice and text with humans)
- Robotic Process Automation + Intelligence (AI that automates business processes)
- Internet of Things (AI that enables devices to communicate directly without human intervention)
- Smart Analytics (AI that combines machine learning, business rules, expert knowledge and statistics)
- Machine Vision (AI that can interpret images, handwriting, and scanned documents)
- Natural Language Processing (AI that understands human language)
- Speech Recognition (AI that can comprehend human speech, identify speakers and tones)
- Machine Learning (AI that can analyze massive data and identifies patterns)
Requirements
- There are no course requirements or prerequisites for this course.
Description
This course will provide students and professionals a 360 degree view of the current Artificial Intelligence techniques used in Business, Finance, Accounting and Auditing. Through a mix of lectures, hands-on exercises (code free!), case studies, reflection exercises and knowledge-check quizzes, this course will provide a quick and deep overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in business.
In this digital age, all careers have a computing element as digitization and automation comes to the forefront of business processes. Those who complete this course will be able to reposition themselves to initiate and implement AI innovation within their teams, and confidently walk into this AI age.
The 8 AI techniques that will be covered in this course include:
Chatbot (hands-on software: IBM Watson)
Natural Language Processing (hands-on software: RapidMiner with add-ons)
Machine Learning (hands-on software: RapidMiner)
Machine Vision (hands-on software: Google Apps)
Speech Recognition (hands-on software: IBM Watson and Cortana)
Internet of Things (hands-on software: MATLAB and ThingSpeak)
Robotic Process Automation with Intelligence layer (hands-on software: Automation Anywhere)
Smart Analytics (software: MindBridge Ai)
Who this course is for:
- Professionals and Students in Business, Finance, Accounting and Auditing (No technology background required)
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Instructor
I am actively participating in research in the area of Artificial Intelligence, its application in Business and Auditing, and the ethical implications of emerging technology. Some of my research include the publication "The Ethical Implications of using Artificial Intelligence in Auditing" in the Financial Times Top 50 Journal: Journal of Business Ethics.
I have had several corporate roles, including, an IT Project Manager, Systems Auditor and Automation Specialist, directly related to operational and accounting systems development, risk and control assessments, managing process automation and improvements, leading all phases of diverse technology projects.
I have a passion for research, education and delivering concrete results, producing a winning scenario for all involved.