Using AI & Excel to Enhance Audit Quality: A Hands-On Training Webinar
Overview
This hands-on AI CPE course is available individually or as part of our 5-, 10-, or 15-course AI bundles. Complete all 15 courses to earn your AI Professional Certificate for CPAs and 30 CPE credits.
This live, hands-on webinar gives auditors a practical, guided experience in using AI tools and Excel to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight across the audit process. Instructors will demonstrate how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Copilot can automate key audit tasks, from data prep and formula creation to report generation and analysis. Participants will learn to use AI responsibly while enhancing audit quality and reducing manual workload. Learn how to:
- Streamline audit workflows through AI-powered automation and Excel integration
- Strengthen analytical procedures using forecasting, modeling, and sentiment analysis tools
- Reduce human error and improve data reliability through AI-assisted quality checks
- Apply ethical and confidentiality best practices when incorporating AI into audit processes
Objective
To equip auditors and other finance professionals with hands-on experience applying AI and Excel to automate and enhance audit procedures while maintaining professional accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Emphasis
- Using AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to clean data, generate formulas, and draft reports
- Applying built-in Excel AI features for forecasting, modeling, and predictive analytics
- Leveraging macros, VBA, and AI-assisted debugging to automate repetitive audit tasks
- Understanding confidentiality, compliance, and ethical considerations when using AI in auditing