AI & Accounting in Retail

Description

This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming financial strategies, tax compliance, and audit practices in the global retail industry. As retailers deploy AI to personalize customer experiences, automate inventory, and optimize pricing, accounting professionals must adapt to new challenges in data integrity, regulatory compliance, and financial reporting. Drawing on real-world case studies from retail giants and small businesses alike, this course explores how AI technologies intersect with accounting workflows and outlines strategies to maintain accuracy, trust, and control in an AI-driven marketplace.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

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AI-powered personalization and its impact on revenue recognition

Dynamic pricing models and tax compliance risks

AI in demand forecasting, inventory valuation, and COGS calculations

Integration challenges with ERP and POS systems

Governance, ethics, and auditability of AI decisions

Data quality, audit trails, and regulatory documentation

AI-assisted fraud detection, financial controls, and oversight

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

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Identify AI trends transforming the retail accounting landscape

Analyze risks associated with AI-driven financial decisions

Apply accounting standards to AI-related investments and expenses

Evaluate audit readiness of AI-generated data and outputs

Design internal controls for AI-integrated financial systems

Interpret ethical and regulatory frameworks governing AI use in retail

Develop strategies to align accounting practices with AI innovation

Designed For

This course is ideal for accountants, auditors, and finance leaders working in or with retail businesses seeking to stay ahead of AI-driven transformation.