About this course
AI and Automation in Finance gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of role of the forensic accountant and common fraud schemes and red flags, then builds the skills to apply data analytics for fraud detection, conducting financial investigations and reporting findings and supporting litigation in real work. Finance and accounting courses on analysis, budgeting, IFRS, audit, tax and the automation reshaping finance teams. Demand for these skills is expected to rise strongly by 2027.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
Accountants, finance managers, auditors, analysts and non-finance managers who own budgets. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Role of the forensic accountant
- Common fraud schemes and red flags
- Data analytics for fraud detection
- Conducting financial investigations
- Reporting findings and supporting litigation
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Role of the forensic accountant
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Common fraud schemes and red flags
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Data analytics for fraud detection
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Conducting financial investigations
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Reporting findings and supporting litigation
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Role of the forensic accountant
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Common fraud schemes and red flags and data analytics for fraud detection
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Conducting financial investigations
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Reporting findings and supporting litigation
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 7 Dec 2026 to 11 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 4 Jan 2027 to 8 Jan 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 8 Feb 2027 to 12 Feb 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 21 Mar 2027 to 25 Mar 2027 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 19 Apr 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | London | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 10 May 2027 to 14 May 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 7 Jun 2027 to 11 Jun 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 19 Jul 2027 to 23 Jul 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 9 Aug 2027 to 13 Aug 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the AI and Automation in Finance course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the AI and Automation in Finance course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the AI and Automation in Finance course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the AI and Automation in Finance course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.