AI and Accounting in Construction (08-18-26)- A/V

CPE Credit: 2 hours

This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the construction industry and reshaping financial oversight, accounting practices, and regulatory compliance. From autonomous equipment to predictive risk analytics, construction firms are increasingly adopting AI to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability. As this transformation unfolds, accountants and financial professionals must evolve their roles—leveraging AI for smarter budgeting, automated compliance, and real-time auditing. The course highlights the top 20 macro-level AI trends in construction and explores how accounting professionals can align financial systems with operational AI, uphold audit integrity, and prepare for emerging tax and compliance challenges.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Distinguish artificial intelligence from traditional automation and identify major AI technologies used throughout the construction project lifecycle.

2. Identify applications of artificial intelligence in construction planning, estimating, scheduling, project documentation, job-site safety, equipment management, and field operations.

3. Apply artificial intelligence concepts to construction accounting activities, including accounts payable, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, cost forecasting, cash management, payroll, and revenue recognition.

4. Evaluate how artificial intelligence can strengthen internal controls, fraud detection, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and risk management within construction organizations.

5. Assess how emerging AI technologies may affect construction finance and accounting practices, including continuous close, AI-enabled accounts payable, predictive forecasting, audit procedures, advisory services, and the evolving role of accounting professionals.