In today's business environment, automation is no longer just a buzzword but a critical component for enhancing efficiency and accuracy. This session provides practical insights on automating your organization using advanced tools from Zoho, Zapier, Microsoft, and others. We will focus on real-world applications, demonstrating how to automate key accounts payable, banking, and approval workflows. You will also learn to recognize and avoid common pitfalls in automation projects. This course is essential for accounting and financial professionals seeking to leverage automation to achieve greater efficiency, reduce errors, and foster a more productive work environment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
Outline the primary benefits of advanced automation in business processes
Select appropriate automation tools for data extraction and transformation
Identify Microsoft 365 plans and other tools that offer powerful automation capabilities like Power Automate
Compare and contrast the functionalities and applications of Power Automate and Zapier
Recognize business tasks that are prime candidates for automation
Major Topics
Advanced Automation Strategies: Best practices for starting or enhancing your automation journey
Key Tools for Automation: Exploring the latest features in Zoho, Zapier, Microsoft, and other tools
Practical Automation in Finance: Automating tasks in accounts payable, banking, and approval workflows
Navigating Common Pitfalls: Identifying and avoiding typical obstacles in automation projects