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THIS COURSE INCLUDES
  • 16 lessons · self-paced video
  • Policy review template
  • Communication tone prompt builder
  • Final exam
  • Certificate of completion (1.50 CPE)
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AI-Powered Financial Writing: Board Reports, Policies & Professional Communications

Write Better. Write Faster. Write with Confidence.

Learn to use AI to draft board-ready financial summaries, policies and procedures, professional emails, and training materials—with the human oversight skills to ensure accuracy and compliance.

★★★★★  5.0
1.5

CPE Hours

|  Self-Paced Video
|  Basic Level
|  NASBA Registered
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Writing board reports, policies, and professional communications takes time—and AI can help. This course teaches you how to apply the 4-part prompt formula to generate polished financial documents, draft variance explanations from budget-to-actual data, and produce board-ready summaries with the right tone for executive audiences.

You'll also learn what AI does well and where human oversight is essential. That means recognizing hallucinated statistics, knowing which document types to create manually, and applying a systematic verification checklist before anything goes to leadership.

From board reports and policy manuals to professional emails and training materials, this course covers the full range of financial writing tasks where AI can save you significant time.

Draft Faster, Communicate Clearer, Lead with Confidence

About This Course

Who This Course Is For

  • Finance and accounting staff who write board and management reports
  • Controllers and CFOs drafting policies and procedures
  • Staff responsible for variance explanations and KPI commentary
  • Anyone preparing professional communications for leadership
  • Teams developing training materials and job aids
  • Professionals who completed the AI Accounting Foundations course
Your Instructor

Taught by a Nationally Recognized Utility Accounting Expert

Russ Hissom, CPA
Principal, UtilityEducation.com · 35+ Years of Industry Experience
Russ Hissom is a national utility accounting and rate expert with 35+ years of hands-on experience helping electric cooperatives and utilities improve accounting processes, strengthen financial performance, and design fair, sustainable rates. He has provided expert witness testimony before FERC, state commissions, and in arbitration proceedings — and has trained 1,000+ utility and cooperative finance professionals nationwide.
Learning Objectives

This Course Will Provide You With the Knowledge To

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Apply the 4-part prompt formula (Role, Context, Task, Format) to generate professional financial documents

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Create board-ready financial summaries with appropriate tone for executive audiences
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Use AI to draft monthly variance explanations from budget-to-actual data
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Generate meaningful KPI and financial ratio commentary in accessible, non-technical language
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Recognize common AI errors including hallucinated statistics and fabricated references
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Explain why human oversight remains essential for financial reporting accuracy
The Learning Experience

How You'll Learn

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Short Lessons, Not Long Lectures - Focused video lessons you can fit around your workday.
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Interactive Videos - Questions, activities and interactive content inside each video keep you engaged.
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Hands-On Practice - Exercises let you test your judgment and reinforce key points.
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Job-Ready Toolkits - Downloadable tools and guides for future reference or on the job.
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Practical Applications - Apply concepts to realistic situations.
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Built-In Reinforcement - Review questions throughout the course support retention of the material.
Student Feedback

What Our Students Say

"Very good overview of the introduction to the electricity business. I just recently started a job with a utility and am taking some courses to learn as much as possible. Will definitely be taking another course!"
— Jennifer
"This was an incredible overview! I cannot wait to share this with others. I LOVED how you explained things. You have great speaking and explanation skills."
— Nicole
"I came looking for an introduction to utilities course and I'm glad I took this one. Russ explained everything really well. I will be taking more courses!"
— Kritant
Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn

Course Accreditation

Course #
FT-9
Area of Study
Finance-Technical
Delivery
QAS Self Study
Prerequisites
None
Last Reviewed
1/15/26
Passing Grade
70%
Adv. Preparation
None
Program Level
Basic
1.5
NASBA CPE Credits

Course materials are provided for informational and educational purposes only. They do not constitute legal, accounting, or professional advice. Users should consult their own qualified legal, accounting, or other professional advisors regarding their specific circumstances.

Welcome & Course Overview

Orientation to the course and a practical introduction to applying AI to improve internal and external communications and processes. | 1.1 Introduction | 1.2 Course Overview, Learning Objectives & Tips for Success | 1.3 Your Learning Journey | 1.4 Applying AI to Improve Processes and Communications

Board Reporting & Executive Summaries

Use AI to draft board reports and executive summaries with the appropriate level of detail, tone, and structure for leadership audiences. | 2.1 Board Reports and Executive Summaries

Using AI to Write Policies & Procedures

Apply AI to draft, revise, and review policies and procedures—then practice with the included policy review template exercise. | 3.1 Using AI to Write Policies and Procedures | 3.2 Policy Review Template Exercise

Email & Professional Communications

Use AI to draft professional emails and other workplace communications, then reinforce your skills with review questions. | 4.1 Email and Professional Communications | 4.2 Review Questions — Part 1

Training Materials & Job Aids

Apply AI to create training materials, job aids, and procedural guides—and use prompts to establish and maintain a consistent communication tone across your office. | 5.1 Training Materials and Job Aids | 5.2 Prompts for Developing Your Communication Tone | 5.3 Review Questions — Part 2

Course Wrap-Up & Final Exam

Review key takeaways  | 6.1 Applications for Everyday Work & Course Wrap-Up | 6.2 Course Evaluation | 6.3 Final Exam |

6.4 Additional Materials for Your AI Journey

Inside the Course

See the Course in Action

AI-Powered Financial Writing: Board Reports, Policies & Professional Communications
Common Questions

Questions You May Have

What is included and how long do I have access?
All video lessons and course downloads are included. Course access is for 12 months from the date of purchase. Materials are in PDF and Excel formats and include worksheets and templates.
Are courses eligible for NASBA CPE credits?
Yes. This course is approved for 1.50 CPE credits through NASBA. Upon successful completion and a passing grade of 70% or more on the final exam, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion that meets NASBA documentation standards.
What if I have more questions?
We welcome your questions anytime. Emailruss.hissom@utilityeducation.comor call 608-628-4020.
Do I need to take the AI Foundations course first?
No prerequisite is required. However, the AI Accounting Foundations course (FT-8) provides helpful context on prompting and AI security that complements this course well.
What AI tools are covered?
The course focuses on widely available tools and prompt-based workflows. The emphasis is on how to think about and apply AI to writing tasks, not on any single platform.
Do I need a technical or coding background?
No. This course is designed for finance and accounting professionals with no technical or coding experience. All concepts are explained in plain language with practical, finance-focused examples.

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