AI in Finance for Leaders
Professor
Edgars Voļskis
About the professor
Edgars Volskis is Head of Risk and Financial Advisory Department at BDO Latvia. Edgars has 25 years of experience in international consulting in the financial sector. At the same time, Edgars is a lecturer at RBS, teaching financial and management accounting courses in the BBA, MBA and EMBA programmes, as well as involved in the RBS AI Studio development project. Edgars attended the School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, USA, where he studied several computer science disciplines, including the AI Startup course.
Course Description
This course is designed to empower leaders and managers in the financial industry to leverage the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive strategic outcomes. With a focus on practical AI applications, participants will gain the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance decision-making, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen risk management within their teams and organizations. Through a combination of foundational AI concepts and hands-on application, this course equips industry leaders with the ability to identify, assess, and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, drive business growth, and optimize overall financial performance.
Course Goals
Equip leaders and managers with AI tools to make data-driven, strategic decisions that align with organizational goals
Enhance the ability to use AI for more precise financial forecasting, allowing for better planning and resource allocation
Teach participants how to apply AI to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, leading to more robust risk management strategies
Enable leaders to implement AI-driven processes that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations within their organizations
Provide insights and practical skills to leverage AI for innovation and growth, helping organizations stay competitive and expand in a data-centric world
Equip participants with the ability to use AI to optimize financial outcomes, improve performance metrics, and enhance profitability
After the course participants will be able to:
- Enhance your decision-making to be data driven and strategically informed
- Improve forecasting and risk management
- Increase the operational efficiency of your business
- Acquire the skills to lead AI initiatives in your organization
Course will be:
.
Prerequisites
One must be a leader involved already in the financial processes of their organization and have background knowledge on the basic financial functions, opportunities, and challenges of their finance department.
Teaching methods used:
Theoretical lectures with practical examples.
Demos with real AI tools and platforms.
Group discussions and case studies.
Practical tasks to apply the acquired knowledge.
Professor
Edgars Voļskis
About the professor
Edgars Volskis is Head of Risk and Financial Advisory Department at BDO Latvia. Edgars has 25 years of experience in international consulting in the financial sector. At the same time, Edgars is a lecturer at RBS, teaching financial and management accounting courses in the BBA, MBA and EMBA programmes, as well as involved in the RBS AI Studio development project. Edgars attended the School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo, USA, where he studied several computer science disciplines, including the AI Startup course.
Course Description
This course is designed to empower leaders and managers in the financial industry to leverage the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive strategic outcomes. With a focus on practical AI applications, participants will gain the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance decision-making, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen risk management within their teams and organizations. Through a combination of foundational AI concepts and hands-on application, this course equips industry leaders with the ability to identify, assess, and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency, drive business growth, and optimize overall financial performance.
Course Goals
Equip leaders and managers with AI tools to make data-driven, strategic decisions that align with organizational goals
Enhance the ability to use AI for more precise financial forecasting, allowing for better planning and resource allocation
Teach participants how to apply AI to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks, leading to more robust risk management strategies
Enable leaders to implement AI-driven processes that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline operations within their organizations
Provide insights and practical skills to leverage AI for innovation and growth, helping organizations stay competitive and expand in a data-centric world
Equip participants with the ability to use AI to optimize financial outcomes, improve performance metrics, and enhance profitability
After the course participants will be able to:
- Enhance your decision-making to be data driven and strategically informed
- Improve forecasting and risk management
- Increase the operational efficiency of your business
- Acquire the skills to lead AI initiatives in your organization
Course will be:
.
Prerequisites
One must be a leader involved already in the financial processes of their organization and have background knowledge on the basic financial functions, opportunities, and challenges of their finance department.
Teaching methods used:
Theoretical lectures with practical examples.
Demos with real AI tools and platforms.
Group discussions and case studies.
Practical tasks to apply the acquired knowledge.