What is the 'Critical Thinking and AI' Foundational Challenge?

Critical Thinking and AI Challenge is the Foundational Challenge that focuses on judgement: spotting when a number doesn't look right, knowing when to question a client's explanation, and understanding both the value and the limits of using AI tools in real bookkeeping work. It's increasingly relevant given how much AI is now used in actual practices, and it's designed to make sure you're using tools like Hey Monika itself thoughtfully rather than just trusting whatever comes out of them. More detail Covers judgement and scepticism — when to question a figure or explanation, not just process it. Directly addresses how AI tools should and shouldn't be relied on in real bookkeeping work. One of the four Foundational Challenges, meant to be completed early.Frequently asked questions Is this Challenge about using AI tools technically, or about judgement? It's about judgement — when to trust a tool's output and when to question it — rather than teaching you to operate any specific AI software. Why does a bookkeeping platform include an AI-specific Challenge? Because critical thinking around AI is now a genuinely relevant workplace skill, and Hey Monika treats it as part of being work-ready rather than a side topic. Get started Do this Challenge early — the judgement skills it builds apply to almost every later Scenario, especially ones involving messy or inconsistent client documents.