AI for Accountants: Practical Applications, Risks, and Opportunities

Thursday, September 10, 2026
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST
2.5 Verifiable CPD Hours
Investment: $299 + applicable tax

Course Description

Generative AI is rapidly changing the accounting profession. This practical training session is designed to help accounting professionals understand how AI can be used effectively in their day-to-day work while recognizing its risks, limitations, and the importance of professional judgment.

Participants will explore practical applications of generative AI, effective prompting and AI-assisted workflows, emerging trends affecting the accounting profession, and the appropriate level of human oversight required when using AI tools.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify practical applications of generative AI for accounting professionals.
• Apply effective prompting techniques and AI-assisted workflows.
• Evaluate the accuracy and limitations of AI-generated information.
• Determine the appropriate level of human oversight when using AI.
• Understand emerging AI trends and their potential impact on accounting careers and professional practice.

Speaker

Andres Murillo, BEng, MFAc, PMP

Included in the 2026 CPD Package

This training session is included for participants who have already purchased the RPA Canada 2026 CPD Package. No additional registration fee is required for eligible CPD Package participants.

For participants who have not purchased the 2026 CPD Package, individual registration is available for $299 + applicable tax 

This CPD training is non-refundable.