"Tomorrow's firm won't be the one that uses AI the most — it will be the one that uses it best."
This conviction, championed by John Lévy and Olivier Bonnin, lies at the heart of the AI Academy for Accounting Firms — the training programme designed and delivered by KLARE Studio, the Trevys group's specialist training entity.
As generative artificial intelligence becomes a permanent fixture in accounting firms, the question is no longer whether to train your teams, but how to do so — efficiently, safely, and with tangible results.
Who is KLARE Studio?
KLARE Studio is a Qualiopi-certified training organisation based in Paris (140 rue Legendre, 75017). It operates within the Trevys group ecosystem, alongside the accounting practice and advisory division.
Its core expertise: helping finance professionals — partners, managers, and staff — put AI to practical use. Not AI as a theoretical concept, but AI that is useful, secure, and genuinely deployed in support of the firm's work.
A Three-Tier Programme Across 10 Modules
The Academy is built around 10 stackable modules, organised into 3 progressive levels of maturity, grounded in Bloom's taxonomy. Each module can be taken individually or combined into a tailored learning pathway.
Level 1 — Understand & Secure (Core Foundations)
This first level is open to all profiles — from partners to junior staff — with no technical prerequisites required. The goal: build solid foundations and avoid the most common pitfalls.
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Module 01 — Understanding Generative AI and Its Applications in an Accounting Firm (1 day) Understanding LLMs and AI agents, identifying at least five relevant use cases for the firm, writing effective prompts, and evaluating and validating AI outputs.
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Module 02 — Navigating the Regulatory Framework: AI Act, GDPR, Professional Ethics and Confidentiality (1 day) Distinguishing GDPR obligations from those of the AI Act, assessing the risks of AI usage, building a compliance framework tailored to the firm, and understanding professional ethics considerations.
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Module 03 — Using AI Safely within the Firm (1 day) Identifying data leakage scenarios, establishing coherent governance, and mastering the key elements of a secure data processing chain.
Level 2 — Apply & Deploy
This level targets managers, staff, and internal AI champions who want to integrate AI into the firm's day-to-day business processes.
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Module 04 — Mastering Generative AI and Prompting in Daily Practice (1 day) Crafting advanced business-focused prompts, boosting productivity on recurring tasks, and documenting best practices.
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Module 05 — Managing a Finance and Data IT Project Involving AI (1 day) Understanding the challenges of an AI project in a finance environment, and identifying the key stages, stakeholders, and associated risks.
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Module 06 — Analysing, Digitalising and Automating Internal Firm Processes (1 day) Mapping existing processes, identifying automation opportunities, and implementing concrete solutions.
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Module 07 — Building and Configuring Your First AI Assistants and Agents (1 day) Designing and configuring business-specific AI agents suited to the firm's engagements, testing them, and overseeing their outputs.
Level 3 — Transform the Firm
This strategic level is designed for partners and managers looking to evolve the firm's positioning and business model in the AI era.
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Module 08 — Shifting the Advisor's Role Towards the "AI-Augmented Client Partner" (2 days) Evolving professional postures and moving from technical accountant to advisor empowered by AI.
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Module 09 — Rethinking the Firm's Organisation, Skills and Business Model in the Age of AI (2 days) Restructuring production workflows, redefining roles, and building a business model fit for a firm where AI handles a growing share of lower-value tasks.
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Module 10 — Designing and Commercialising New Advisory Services Through AI (1 day) Identifying new advisory opportunities, building differentiated service offerings, and presenting them to clients.
What Sets This Programme Apart
Several features distinguish the KLARE AI Academy from a generic AI training course:
- Built entirely around the profession: every use case, example, and deliverable is grounded in the realities of an accounting firm — not a warehouse or a marketing department.
- Immediately actionable deliverables: AI glossary, use case matrix by role, prompt frameworks, GDPR/AI Act compliance checklist, 30-day experimentation plan, and more.
- Active learning methodology: interactive presentations, guided demonstrations, case studies, and hands-on workshops. No lectures, no death by PowerPoint.
- Qualiopi certification: the programme meets certified quality standards, potentially opening the door to funding through French vocational training bodies (OPCOs).
- Flexible format: groups of 8 to 12 participants; modules can be adapted for cohorts from grandes écoles such as SUP'EXPERTISE.
- Full accessibility: KLARE's premises are accessible to people with reduced mobility, and a dedicated disability liaison officer is available.
Who Is It For?
The training is suitable for accounting firms looking to build their teams' AI capabilities in a structured way, businesses seeking to upskill their finance staff, and individuals wishing to develop professional expertise in this area.
No technical background is required for Level 1 modules — a solid understanding of firm processes is all that is needed.
Find Out More or Register
For information on KLARE Studio training courses, pricing, in-house or open-enrolment formats, or tailored learning pathways, please get in touch directly:
KLARE Studio 140 rue Legendre — 75017 Paris contact@klare-studio.io
Or book a conversation with the Trevys team through our contact page.