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Ethics for AI adoption: connecting AI and ESG

19th Aug 2021
Artificial intelligence is transforming accountancy and finance. This report explores the opportunities, risks and practical implications.

At a glance

  • Discover the ethical challenges involved in the adoption of AI in finance and ESG.
  • Learn how AI ethics intersects with governance, social impact, environment.
  • Understand the role of accountants in responsible, sustainable AI use.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is relevant to accountancy and finance professionals because it is moving from the experimental stage to adoption at scale over the decade of the 2020s.

In doing so, it will transform every aspect of our lives. AI presents considerations across all three of the environmental, social and governance (ESG) dimensions. Managing the transition to mass adoption of AI in an ethical, responsible manner is essential if we are to derive sustainable long-term value from it.

The accountancy profession, with its explicit and long-standing commitment to ethical practices, is well placed to guide organisations along a responsible path for AI adoption.

To enable this, accountancy and finance professionals can play their part in various ways:

  1. Set tone at the top on AI adoption
  2. Deliver sustainable value
  3. Exercise professional judgement
  4. Challenge greenwashing
  5. Comply with AI regulation and ethics policies
  6. Prioritise data management
  7. Strategic approach to oversight and delivery
  8. Understand vendor landscape
  9. Build knowledge and skills

Read the report to learn more.

The accountancy profession, with its explicit and longstanding commitment to ethical practices, is well placed to guide organisations along a responsible path for AI adoption.

Narayanan Vaidyanathan and CA ANZ

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