AI for Finance and Accounting

The data doesn't decide. You do.

Learn to work with financial data using AI - analyse trends, build forecasts and turn numbers into clear decisions.

Why this course

Finance is still about judgment. AI just gets you to it faster.

You'll learn through real tasks - data analysis, forecasting, decisions - and finish with a case study you can walk through in any interview.

What you'll learn

This course covers the full finance cycle - from raw data to analysis to decisions. By the end, you'll be able to:

Write prompts that get AI to the answer faster - and right

Spot trends, outliers and anomalies before they become problems

Build forecasts, model scenarios and stress-test your assumptions

Write financial summaries and commentary that non-finance people can use

Deliver a finance case study that shows how you think, analyse and decide under pressure

What's inside?

Start here. Every course begins with this module.

Foundations

Understand what AI can and can't do - and when to trust it

Write structured prompts that guide AI toward useful results

Review AI outputs for accuracy before you act on them

Use AI to handle everyday tasks without breaking your flow

Clean the data and find what it's actually telling you

Make the numbers mean something

Clean and prepare financial data before the analysis begins

Spot trends, outliers and anomalies before they become problems

Build what-if scenarios that show the cost of each option before you commit

Assemble a month-end review pack anyone on the team can pick up and use

Know what to hand to AI - and what to hold on to

Automate the routine, control the risk

Process invoices and catch exceptions before they become delays

Design workflows that cut manual tasks without losing control

Use AI in audit, risk and compliance scenarios responsibly

Set clear limits for when AI should and shouldn't be used

Get to the insight faster and make sure it lands

Forecast, decide, present

Build forecasts and stress-test the assumptions behind them

Compare financial trade-offs and arrive at a position you can defend

Draft executive strategy packs that leaders can act on

Deliver a finance case study you can walk through in any interview

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay to join the NewFutures: AI programme?

No. NewFutures: AI is a fully funded programme for students from partner universities and institutions. There are no tuition or participation fees.

What will I learn on the NewFutures: AI programme?

You'll build practical AI skills - how it works, how it's used at work, and how to use it responsibly. You choose one of five career-focused tracks: Marketing & Communications, Finance & Accounting, Business Operations & Logistics, ICT & Technical Support, or Administration & Clerical Roles.

What kinds of roles does this programme prepare me for?

NewFutures: AI is built for entry-level and early-career roles where AI skills are increasingly expected - across marketing, finance, operations, technology, administration and beyond.

Who runs the NewFutures: AI programme?

NewFutures: AI is run by INCO Academy through its digital learning platform. A dedicated team supports learners throughout. We also partner with Chance, which provides AI-powered career coaching and employability support.

How does the NewFutures: AI programme work?

The programme is 100% online, delivered through INCO Academy's learning platform. Your university invites you, you sign up, and you learn at your own pace to fit your schedule.

Who manages my personal data?

Your personal data is managed by INCO Group in line with applicable data protection regulations. Full details are available in the programme's Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions on the official website.

What is my university's role in NewFutures: AI?

Your university is a partner institution that gives you access to the programme and supports your participation. Some universities also organise events where you can meet AI experts and connect with peers.

Who created the course content?

The course content is developed by INCO Academy's in-house Studio team, working with AI specialists and subject matter experts to make sure it's practical, relevant and ready to use.

AI is already shaping the roles you are applying for.

Join NewFutures: AI - free, online, and built around the work you want to do.