Google AI for Accountants: Practical Tools That Actually Save Time

AI is already shaping accounting work — the real risk is using it badly. This session shows how Google AI tools can be used properly, safely, and practically in everyday accounting work.

3 CPD units April 1, 2026 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

Where Google AI fits into real accounting workflows
How good prompting improves accuracy and usefulness
Why critical thinking matters more than the AI tool itself
How Google Gemini supports research, analysis, and drafting
How Google Notebook LM helps work through large documents
How Google AI Studio supports deeper analysis and structured thinking
Where professional judgement and caution are essential

Event breakdown

AI in accounting: real use versus hype
Professional judgement when using AI
Prompting techniques that produce useful results
Using Google Gemini for accounting tasks
Research, analysis, and drafting with AI
Working with large documents using Notebook LM
Structured thinking and workflows with AI Studio
Risks, limits, and professional responsibility
Using AI without losing control or credibility

Type: CPD CourseCPD category: Other

Description

AI is often discussed in abstract terms, leaving professionals unsure of what is safe, useful, or appropriate in practice. This session cuts through the noise and focuses on Google AI tools that accountants can use with confidence. The first part focuses on prompting and critical thinking, showing why the quality of input and judgement determines the quality of output. Google Gemini is explored through an accounting lens, focusing on research, analysis, and written work. The second part shifts to Google Notebook LM and Google AI Studio, showing how these tools help make sense of large volumes of information and support structured thinking. The emphasis throughout is control, responsibility, and practical use — using AI to save time and improve work quality without giving up professional judgement.

Presenters

Juan-Pierré (JP) Bruwer — Dr Juan-Pierré (JP) Bruwer is an accomplished Academic and Scholar-Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in higher education and business research. Holding a doctorate in Internal Auditing, he is a multi-qualified Accountant, Internal Auditor, and Educator. With 110 research outputs focused mostly on SMME sustainability, he is a leading voice in small business sustainability. As Managing Director of Business Re-Solution, Dr Bruwer provides evidence-based consulting and AI integration while maintaining affiliations with several South African universities. He remains dedicated to empowering others through inclusive, innovative education and bridging the gap between theory and practice.

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 3 CPD units in Other.

Requirements

Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser