Teaching accounting — the impact of generative AI

During this free session, Stuart Pedley-Smith shares insights and thoughts about teaching accounting using AI and how large language models are reshaping the way we teach finance professionals. It includes explanations, demonstrations, and audience participation.

Date: 13 March 2025
Time: 12 midday (GMT)
Duration: One hour (verifiable CPD)
Format: Online (Zoom)

At the end of the session, you should have a better understanding of the different types of generative AI, a greater awareness of its potential and a few ideas as to how it might help you teach accounting using AI more efficiently and effectively.

Before you attend, if you have not done so already, you might want to spend some time testing out a GPT, and if you are a veteran, it would be great to find out what you’re using it for.  

Outline

Governance and culture — What should your policy be regarding GenAI

The main GPTS — ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini Claude – Perplexity and Notebook LM

Prompting (GPT language) — To get a the best response you need to ask the right question

Uses — This is more about ideas, the uses are endless

About Stuart Pedley-Smith

With over 30 years in professional education, Stuart is an educational strategist focussed on innovation, specialising in digital learning and evidence-based practice. After serving as Head of Learning at Kaplan Financial (UK), his focus has expanded to tackle some of the broader challenges in professional education.

He is the author/co-author of two books and a regular blogger (pedley-smith.uk).

How to cite this article: Pedley-Smith, S. (2025) ‘Teaching Accountancy — The impact of GenAI’, Accounting Cafe. Available at: https://accountingcafe.org/2025/02/10/teach-accounting-using-ai/. Retrieved: [insert date].

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