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Claude Fundamentals for Accountants (On-Demand - Wasny)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR

Overview

This course provides a concise overview of Claude and its growing role as an AI-powered productivity, analysis, and workflow platform for accounting professionals. Participants will learn how Claude differs from traditional search engines, spreadsheets, and chatbots, and how it can be used to accelerate drafting, research, document review, data analysis, and client communications while maintaining professional skepticism and accountability.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

The course explores practical prompting techniques, document and spreadsheet analysis, projects, artifacts, connectors, Microsoft 365 integrations, automation capabilities, and emerging AI workflows. Special emphasis is placed on confidentiality, privacy, ethics, verification, and professional judgment. By the end of the course, participants will understand how to integrate Claude into their daily accounting workflows to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and support higher-value advisory services. The course is based on the Claude platform ecosystem, including Chat, Projects, Artifacts, Connectors, Microsoft Office integrations, Voice Mode, Design, Code, and Cowork capabilities.

Applicable for

This course is designed for CPAs, accountants, auditors, finance professionals, controllers, consultants, and business advisors who want to understand and leverage Claude to improve productivity, analysis, communication, and decision-making.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain how Claude generates responses and supports accounting workflows.
  • Identify accounting tasks that are well-suited for AI augmentation.
  • Apply effective prompting techniques to improve AI-generated outputs.
  • Analyze contracts, financial documents, and datasets using Claude.
  • Evaluate the appropriate use of Projects, Artifacts, Connectors, and Office integrations.
  • Assess risks related to hallucinations, confidentiality, and data governance.
  • Develop AI-assisted workflows that enhance productivity while maintaining professional judgment.

Content

  • Understanding Claude and Large Language Models
  • Prompt Engineering Fundamentals for Accountants
  • Working with Documents, Contracts, and Spreadsheets
  • Projects, Artifacts, and Reusable AI Workspaces
  • Claude Connectors and Business System Integration
  • Microsoft 365 Add-ins and Workflow Automation
  • Professional Skepticism, Ethics, Privacy, and Verification

Course Content Created: June 2026

 The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by Garrett Wasny. Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP is an independent digital skills advisor to accountants worldwide. His courses focus on the intersection of accounting and technology, and provide guidance to practitioners on how to prosper in this dynamic age. The sessions demystify emerging cloud, mobile, and social applications, and explain in plain language how financial professionals can use these online tools to build trust, solve problems, and create new value. The presentations reveal how practitioners can build on their core knowledge as financial stewards and develop new digital competencies as strategic advisors, cross-domain thinkers, and integrated reporters. You’ll walk away from his courses future-ready, tech-powered, and technically prepared to take on a storm of business disruption.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.

What you can expect 

An optional exercise will be available to further your learning.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Course Details
Cost
$89
Members
$99
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.
Interested in similar content?

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.

AI, Technology & Innovation

Claude Fundamentals for Accountants (On-Demand - Wasny)

DELIVERY FORMAT
Online On-Demand
SEMINAR TYPE
PD Seminar
NEW SEMINAR
Course Details
Cost
$89
Members
$99
Non-Members
Eligible Hours
2
CPD Hours
0
Ethics Hours
0
AML Hours
Passport
3
Credits

Overview

This course provides a concise overview of Claude and its growing role as an AI-powered productivity, analysis, and workflow platform for accounting professionals. Participants will learn how Claude differs from traditional search engines, spreadsheets, and chatbots, and how it can be used to accelerate drafting, research, document review, data analysis, and client communications while maintaining professional skepticism and accountability.

 
Access expires 180 days from purchase date

Course Description

The course explores practical prompting techniques, document and spreadsheet analysis, projects, artifacts, connectors, Microsoft 365 integrations, automation capabilities, and emerging AI workflows. Special emphasis is placed on confidentiality, privacy, ethics, verification, and professional judgment. By the end of the course, participants will understand how to integrate Claude into their daily accounting workflows to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and support higher-value advisory services. The course is based on the Claude platform ecosystem, including Chat, Projects, Artifacts, Connectors, Microsoft Office integrations, Voice Mode, Design, Code, and Cowork capabilities.

Applicable for

This course is designed for CPAs, accountants, auditors, finance professionals, controllers, consultants, and business advisors who want to understand and leverage Claude to improve productivity, analysis, communication, and decision-making.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain how Claude generates responses and supports accounting workflows.
  • Identify accounting tasks that are well-suited for AI augmentation.
  • Apply effective prompting techniques to improve AI-generated outputs.
  • Analyze contracts, financial documents, and datasets using Claude.
  • Evaluate the appropriate use of Projects, Artifacts, Connectors, and Office integrations.
  • Assess risks related to hallucinations, confidentiality, and data governance.
  • Develop AI-assisted workflows that enhance productivity while maintaining professional judgment.

Content

  • Understanding Claude and Large Language Models
  • Prompt Engineering Fundamentals for Accountants
  • Working with Documents, Contracts, and Spreadsheets
  • Projects, Artifacts, and Reusable AI Workspaces
  • Claude Connectors and Business System Integration
  • Microsoft 365 Add-ins and Workflow Automation
  • Professional Skepticism, Ethics, Privacy, and Verification

Course Content Created: June 2026

 The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.

Presenter

Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP

About This Product

On-Demand Courses by Garrett Wasny. Garrett Wasny, MA, CMC, CITP/FIBP is an independent digital skills advisor to accountants worldwide. His courses focus on the intersection of accounting and technology, and provide guidance to practitioners on how to prosper in this dynamic age. The sessions demystify emerging cloud, mobile, and social applications, and explain in plain language how financial professionals can use these online tools to build trust, solve problems, and create new value. The presentations reveal how practitioners can build on their core knowledge as financial stewards and develop new digital competencies as strategic advisors, cross-domain thinkers, and integrated reporters. You’ll walk away from his courses future-ready, tech-powered, and technically prepared to take on a storm of business disruption.

Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.

How to get started

After completing your purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca. Log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click Go to Your Courses and Materials to access your Learning Center. Select your course title to begin.

What you can expect 

An optional exercise will be available to further your learning.

Course Dates & Registration

Available on-demand. 180-day access from purchase date.
Available
Special Notes
Access to all paid on-demand learning courses will be for 180 days from the date of purchase. Please disregard any reference to the dates of either August 31 or March 31 which is for internal purposes only.
Interested in similar content?

Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.