Presented by Nick Beaugeard

Nick presents AI-focused webinars through CCH Learning (Wolters Kluwer) in both New Zealand and Australia, and appears as a guest on leading technology podcasts. Each session is practical, demonstration-heavy and designed for accounting and legal professionals.

CCH Learning sessions carry 1 CPD hour and are available live or on demand.

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CCH Learning New Zealand

Upcoming

Live 29 April 2026 · 2:30 PM NZST $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

AI for Accountants — What Your Firm Needs Now!

Practical, real-world strategies to confidently adopt AI in your accounting practice. Live demonstrations of AI tools built for accounting workflows, practical applications of LLMs and AI agents in tax, audit and advisory, and a prioritised action plan for your firm.

On demand

On Demand 19 March 2026 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

AI Software Development for Accountants and Lawyers 2026

How professionals can turn plain-English ideas into real, working software — no coding, no tech team. Live demonstrations showing how business rules become AI-assisted applications, and how firms can move faster without increasing risk.

On Demand 13 November 2025 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

Practical AI in Professional Services 2025

Move from curiosity to confident action with AI. A structured roadmap for professional services firms covering practical frameworks, governance considerations, and real-world risks. Designed for accounting, legal and consulting professionals.

On Demand 26 August 2025 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

AI Agents in Accounting — Enhancing Efficiency with MCP 2025

How AI agents and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) are transforming accounting — automating client communications, data entry and report generation. Includes a live demonstration integrating AI agents with HubSpot.

On Demand 17 July 2025 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

Introducing AI Agents and Agentic AI 2025 — The New Generation of AI

How agentic AI is transforming accounting and finance. Smart AI agents that handle research, reporting, compliance and data wrangling — with live demonstrations. Detailed and practical, not theory.

On Demand 18 June 2025 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

AI and Business Processes 2025 — Practical Examples

How AI is streamlining accounting, legal and SME workflows right now. Packed with live examples and real-world results — automation that saves time, reduces errors and improves profitability.

On Demand 8 May 2025 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

AI Automation in Practice 2025

How AI automation is changing day-to-day business operations. Practical applications including invoice processing, financial reporting and document management — with live demos and actionable examples.

On Demand 9 April 2025 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

Building Your AI Toolkit 2025 — Essentials for Your Organisation

How small to medium-sized legal and accounting firms can leverage ChatGPT to streamline operations and enhance client services. Covers automating routine tasks, enhancing research, and streamlining communication.

On Demand 13 March 2025 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

ChatGPT 2025 — Using Generative AI as a Business Tool

How AI can streamline workflows, enhance decision-making and drive innovation. Real-world demos and practical insights providing clear, actionable understanding of how ChatGPT delivers measurable value.

On Demand 4 December 2024 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

Implementing AI in Accounting — A Strategic Guide for Firm Success

Best practices, tools and pitfalls for seamless AI integration. Comprehensive overview of key considerations, effective approaches and available software solutions for accounting firms of all sizes.

On Demand 11 December 2024 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

Implementing AI in Law — Transforming Legal Practice for the Future

Strategic insights, tools and common pitfalls for AI integration in legal firms. How AI enhances efficiency, streamlines case management and improves client service — with compliance and ethical standards covered.

On Demand 27 March 2024 $175 + GST · 1 CPD hour

ChatGPT 2024 — Legal, Privacy and Ethical Issues

Comprehensive understanding of the legal, privacy and ethical implications of using ChatGPT. Real-world case studies covering data privacy, IP rights, liability, bias, transparency and oversight.

CCH Learning Australia

On Demand 18 November 2025 $150 · 1 CPD hour

From Zero to Hero: Preparing Your Firm for AI Implementation

A practical 90-day roadmap to roll out AI safely, sensibly and with real outcomes. Step-by-step implementation plan for professional services firms covering governance, data readiness, pilot selection and scaling — with reusable templates.

On Demand 21 October 2025 $150 · 1 CPD hour

Practical AI in Professional Services

A structured roadmap for implementing AI in professional services, focusing on practical frameworks, governance considerations and real-world risks. Move from curiosity to confident action with live examples and targeted guidance.

On Demand 22 July 2025 $150 · 1 CPD hour

AI Agents in Accounting: Enhancing Efficiency with MCP

How AI agents and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) enable intelligent automation in accounting. Live demonstration integrating ChatGPT with HubSpot for automated client communications, data entry and report generation.

On Demand 19 June 2025 $150 · 1 CPD hour

Introducing AI Agents and Agentic AI

How agentic AI is transforming accounting and finance. Smart AI agents that handle research, reporting, compliance and data wrangling — with live demonstrations and straightforward breakdowns of what works and what doesn't.

On Demand 13 May 2025 $150 · 1 CPD hour

AI Automation in Practice

How AI automation is transforming everyday business tasks. Practical workflows in finance, HR, operations and customer support — with live demos of invoice processing, financial reporting and document management.

On Demand 18 March 2025 $150 · 1 CPD hour

ChatGPT — Using Generative AI as a Business Tool

How to integrate ChatGPT into business workflows to save time, enhance productivity and gain a competitive edge. Real-world case studies, live demos and actionable strategies for accounting and professional services firms.

Podcasts & interviews

Video 20 May 2025 Channel Guru · 12 min

Nick Beaugeard Guru Interview (Full Interview)

In-depth interview with Nick Beaugeard on Channel Guru covering technology leadership, AI strategy and the future of software delivery.

Video 2 May 2025 people2people recruitment · 17 min

AI's Role in Accounting and Finance: Risk vs Reward

Nick joins people2people's AU Market Update to explore how AI and automation are reshaping accounting and finance — the risks, the rewards and what professionals can do now to future-proof their careers.

Podcast 21 May 2024 Leading Change Podcast · 49 min

The Future of AI with Nick Beaugeard — Leading Change Podcast Ep. 16

Nick joins Leading Edge Global to discuss the transformative world of AI — predictions for the future, machine learning, AI chatbot support and real-life examples of AI's impact across industries.

Podcast 19 April 2024 Adfar Tech · 32 min

Tech Tales: A CEO's Journey with Nick Beaugeard

Nick discusses technical leadership, the common reasons behind startup failures and how Released helps early-stage ventures deliver world-leading technology and bring products to market.

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