Artificial intelligence is transforming accounting and auditing, but it also introduces major ethical and professional risks. This webinar explores practical concerns surrounding AI-generated work, automated decision-making, overreliance on technology, confidentiality, bias, and accountability. Delegates will learn how to responsibly use AI tools while maintaining professional judgement and ethical compliance.
A modern and highly practical ethics webinar series designed for accountants, auditors, tax practitioners, compliance professionals, and finance leaders navigating today’s rapidly changing business environment. This series tackles real-world ethical dilemmas involving artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, social media conduct, fraud risks, independence threats, workplace pressures, client relationships, and digital transformation — with direct links to the IRBA Code of Professional Conduct, King IV™, ISQM 1, and emerging technology risks.
This session explores how firms are using AI in financial reporting, audit testing, tax research, compliance monitoring, and communication drafting. Real examples will demonstrate where AI can create ethical, legal, and reputational risks. Delegates will also learn how to create practical AI usage boundaries, governance controls, and staff guidance frameworks.
Key Topics:
• AI tools in accounting and auditing
• Automation bias and overreliance risks
• Confidentiality and data privacy concerns
• AI-generated audit evidence
• Ethical use of ChatGPT and generative AI
• Hallucinations and misinformation risks
• Human oversight responsibilities
• AI governance and internal policies
• Accountants
• Auditors
• IT auditors
• Compliance professionals
• Risk managers
• Finance executives
• Firm partners and directors
