AI for Accountants - what your firm needs now!
1 CPD Hour
Description
Unlock practical, real-world strategies to confidently adopt AI in your accounting practice and stay ahead of the industry’s rapid transformation.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept for the accounting profession — it is here, and it is reshaping how firms operate, serve clients, and compete. From automated data extraction and intelligent reconciliation to AI-powered advisory insights, the tools available in 2026 represent a step-change from even twelve months ago.
This introductory, practical webinar will walk attendees through the current AI landscape as it applies specifically to accounting and advisory firms. Nick Beaugeard will demonstrate real-world use cases, showcase the latest tools, and provide a clear framework for evaluating and adopting AI within your practice — whether you are a sole practitioner or part of a larger firm.
Why attend:
- See live demonstrations of AI tools purpose-built for accounting workflows
- Understand the practical applications of large language models and AI agents in tax, audit, and advisory
- Learn how leading firms are already using AI to reduce compliance costs and improve client outcomes
- Get a realistic, no-hype assessment of what AI can and cannot do for your firm today
- Walk away with a prioritised action plan you can implement immediately
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the current state of AI technology and its specific relevance to accounting and advisory firms in 2026
- Identify at least five practical use cases for AI in day-to-day accounting workflows including tax preparation, reconciliation, and client communication
- Evaluate AI tools and platforms using a structured framework covering cost, risk, integration, and return on investment
- Recognise the ethical and regulatory considerations when deploying AI in a professional services context
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to get significantly better results from AI assistants in accounting scenarios
- Design a phased AI adoption roadmap appropriate for your firm’s size and maturity
- Assess the impact of AI agents and automation on staffing models and service delivery
SUITED TO
Partners, Directors, Practice Managers, Senior Accountants, and Technology Leads in small to mid-sized accounting and advisory firms. This session is suitable for all experience levels — no prior AI technical knowledge is required.
PRESENTER
Nick Beaugeard, Managing Director, Released Group
Nick is an entrepreneur and technologist with decades of experience in the software industry. He began programming at age nine on an Apple ][ and has since founded multiple technology companies, taking several from startup to successful exit. His work spans systems infrastructure, WebAssembly, blockchain and large scale AI.
He has received numerous industry awards, including Australian Software Developer of the Year twice and six global Microsoft Innovation awards. In 2019, Forrester named him an IT Industry Super Connector for his global technology network.
Nick has lived in Dee Why since 2005 and was elected councillor for Curl Curl Ward in 2021. He is also a speaker on artificial intelligence and author of the bestselling book ChatGPT for Executives, and leads the HPE and NEXTDC AI Lab in Artarmon while advising ventures through Released Group and Released Ventures.
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