Diploma in AI for Finance and Accounting
Close faster, forecast better, and keep the auditors comfortable
Diploma in AI for Finance and Accounting is a self-paced online intermediate diploma in finance from Altaris AI Academy. Tuition is $399 CAD (payable in three interest-free instalments), most students finish in about 6 months at 11 hours a week, and graduates receive a 18-credit, employer-verifiable diploma. 30-day money-back guarantee.
About this program
A self-paced diploma for finance professionals applying AI to reconciliation, forecasting, reporting and controls, with the audit trail and governance that regulated work demands.
Who this program is for
- →Working professionals moving into finance roles
- →Analysts, developers, and product people leveling up on applied AI
- →Canadian residents seeking a verifiable diploma credential
Topics you'll cover
5 modules across 6 months — 23 lessons in total.
Full syllabus
Module 1 · Module 1: Data Foundations and Controls▾
- L1Chart of accounts hygiene and data quality
- L2Source systems, exports and reconciliation basics
- L3Control design and segregation of duties with automation
- L4Audit expectations for AI-assisted work
- L5Module 1 Capstone: Control matrix for an automated process
Module 2 · Module 2: Document Intelligence▾
- L1Invoice, receipt and statement extraction
- L2Contract review and obligation tracking
- L3Validation rules and exception queues
- L4Accuracy measurement and sampling
- L5Module 2 Capstone: Accounts payable extraction pipeline
Module 3 · Module 3: Close, Reporting and Narrative▾
- L1Reconciliation automation and matching logic
- L2Variance analysis and commentary drafting
- L3Management reporting packs
- L4Verification steps that stop confident errors
- L5Module 3 Capstone: Automated close checklist and reporting pack
Module 4 · Module 4: Forecasting and Anomaly Detection▾
- L1Driver-based forecasting models
- L2Scenario planning and sensitivity
- L3Anomaly and fraud signal detection
- L4Communicating uncertainty honestly
- L5Module 4 Capstone: Rolling forecast with anomaly monitoring
Module 5 · Module 5: Governance Capstone▾
- L1Documentation, model inventory and review cadence
- L2Privacy, residency and vendor terms
- L3Module 5 Capstone: Finance AI governance and rollout plan
What you'll be able to do
- ●Automate reconciliation, coding and month-end close steps
- ●Build forecasting and variance analysis supported by AI
- ●Extract and validate data from invoices, statements and contracts
- ●Design controls and audit trails for AI-assisted finance processes
- ●Detect anomalies and potential fraud earlier
- ●Present AI-supported analysis to leadership and auditors with confidence
Career paths after graduation
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Diploma in AI for Finance and Accounting cost?▾
Tuition is $399 CAD, paid once by invoice: apply online, we review your application and email an invoice, and your program opens once it is paid. A 30-day refund window applies from your enrollment date.
How long is the Diploma in AI for Finance and Accounting program?▾
Self-paced. Most students complete it in 6 months at roughly 7 hours per week, but you can go faster or slower — you keep lifetime access.
What are the prerequisites?▾
Working experience in finance, accounting or bookkeeping; Comfort with spreadsheets
What credential does the program award?▾
Graduates receive the Altaris AI Academy Diploma in finance — a verifiable credential with a unique certificate number you can publish on LinkedIn and that any employer can verify at altarisai.org/verify. Employer acceptance is determined by each employer; it is not a regulated professional designation.
What is the refund policy?▾
Full refund within 30 days of enrollment, no questions asked. After day 30, prorated refunds are available per our Refund Policy.
Who teaches the program?▾
Working Canadian AI practitioners — not academics. Every module is built and reviewed by a lead instructor working in the field today.