AI and the future of bookkeeping

Key Details

Date:
25 Jun 2026
Time:
12:00 PM
Venue:
ICB Online Events, Online Webinar, Online

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What every bookkeeperneeds to know 

With Ami Copeland, CEO of ICB, and Vanessa Aradia, Head of Learning 

AI is already changing the way bookkeeping and accountancy practices operate. The question is no longer whether AI will affect the profession, but how professionals can use it safely, responsibly and to their advantage. 

In this webinar – which is open to allICB CEO Ami Copeland and Head of Learning Vanessa Aradia will discuss the evolving role of the modern bookkeeper in an AI-enabled profession and what this shift means for practices, professionals and clients. 

The session will explore: 

  • How AI is already changing bookkeeping and accountancy workflows 

  • Why human expertise and professional judgement matter more than ever 

  • How bookkeepers can use AI to improve efficiency and add greater value 

  • The ethical and legal considerations around using AI in practice 

  • How to speak confidently with clients about AI and automation 

  • The risks, opportunities and responsibilities facing the profession 

  • How ICB is helping members prepare for the future 

An AI Academy 

The webinar will also introduce the new ICB AI Academy: a practical training pathway created specifically for bookkeepers, accountants and payroll professionals. Designed around real-world practice scenarios, the Academy helps professionals understand AI, use it safely and confidently, and apply it meaningfully within their work. 

Whether you are curious, cautious or already experimenting with AI tools, this webinar will help you understand what comes next and where the profession is heading.

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