We continue our journey of exploring uses of generative artificial intelligence in areas throughout the utility - in operations and finance. The AI revolution is transforming the way we look at basic tasks and expanding our horizons when it comes to how the utility business is managed.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly becoming integral to the operations of finance and accounting offices. These tools are revolutionizing how financial data is processed, analyzed, and utilized, leading to significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making.

Staying up to date on not only accounting standards, but on industry best practices helps to build a strong accounting team. A strong team is a foundation for an organization to make long-term goals and a road-map to get to those goals. Online training can be a tool used to train your team in the latest accounting standards and industry best practices. While you may have a Learning Management System (LMS) to train the bulk of your company, having industry specific classes can provide great value to your team and organization.

Staying up to date on not only accounting standards, but on industry best practices helps to build a strong accounting team. A strong team is a foundation for an organization to make long-term goals and a road-map to get to those goals. If your organization does not have in-house trainers, seeking outsourced training can keep your accounting team current, add to their career skills, and add value to your co-op or utility.