CPA Australia -
AI Ethics for Modern Professionals
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Other
- Duration: 5 hours
Provides a comprehensive analysis of the ethical factors essential for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Course Overview
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace offers exciting new business opportunities but must be implemented responsibly and ethically. This interactive module explores the evolution of AI, how AI works and the associated ethical issues.
This course comprehensively explores the ethical considerations essential for the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. You will gain a deep understanding of the intersection between AI and ethics, focusing on the societal impacts, regulatory frameworks and practical strategies to ensure fairness, transparency and accountability in AI systems. Through a blend of theoretical insights and real-world case studies, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the ethical challenges posed by AI in the workplace.
Featuring videos, examples and real-world applications provided by industry experts and financial leaders to embed the learning and bring the content to life, you will gain the tools and techniques increasingly important in modern finance roles.
Key Facts
What you will study
- Introduction to AI and Ethics
- Ethical Frameworks and Guidelines in AI
- Bias and Fairness in AI
- Ethical AI in Accounting
This course consists of four online modules with a PDF learning manual for each and a stand-alone assessment.
You can access the assessment if enrolled in the entire micro-credential course.
What you will learn
- Explain the ethical issues associated with AI technologies.
- Use tools and techniques for developing AI systems that adhere to ethical standards.
How will you learn
CPA Australia’s Micro-Credentials are based on technical and non-technical competencies and align with our Accounting and Finance Capability Framework. Our partner, Credly, will provide you with a digital badge to complete the assessment. Your digital badge demonstrates your capability and achievement and can be placed on your LinkedIn profile, digital CV or email signature.
Who should attend
This course is suited to finance and accounting professionals who want to understand AI's impact and apply best-practice approaches to ethically implementing AI in their businesses.