Dates and location
Hours
Dates and location
Hours
Description
This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence is transforming accounting and financial management in the construction industry. Participants will explore cutting-edge AI applications from predictive analytics and robotics to digital twins and natural language processing that are reshaping cost tracking, compliance, auditing, and risk management. This course examines both the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, using real-world case studies to illustrate proven successes, common pitfalls, and practical strategies for implementation. Participants will gain a deep understanding of how finance teams can lead AI strategy, safeguard compliance, and unlock measurable ROI in an increasingly digital construction landscape.
Note: The course was developed in August 2025.
Topics Covered:
- AI mega-trends in construction and their accounting impacts
- Tax, audit, and compliance automation for construction projects
- Overcoming challenges to AI adoption in construction firms
- Case studies of successful AI deployment in construction
- Robotics and their implications for construction accounting treatment
- Practical strategies for AI implementation and governance
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify major AI trends transforming construction accounting.
- Analyze AI’s impact on tax, audit, and compliance workflows.
- Evaluate barriers to AI adoption and propose mitigation strategies.
- Assess real-world AI construction case studies for financial outcomes.
- Apply AI tools to detect and address hidden accounting risks.
- Interpret changes in accounting treatment from robotics and AI assets.
- Formulate governance frameworks for ethical and compliant AI use.
Who Will Benefit
Ideal for construction accountants, CFOs, controllers, and finance leaders seeking to integrate AI for efficiency, compliance, and competitive advantage.
Prerequisite(s)
Familiarity with basic construction accounting principles and industry financial workflows is recommended.
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Speaker(s)
Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FITP, is an award-winning Internet analyst, professional development technologist and former Price Waterhouse management consultant. He's authored three books, published 100+ articles and delivered more than 1,000 seminars and webinars on Internet search to accounting organizations worldwide. Full disclosure: Garrett is an independent practitioner who provides objective information and is not affiliated with any vendor.