AI Governance forAccounting Firms
You're Already Using AI in Your Firm — But Could You Defend It?
Identify, assess, and control AI usage across your accounting firm — before it becomes a compliance or liability issue.
Client confidentiality. Tax advice liability. Payroll errors. PI insurance exposure. The risks are real — and most firms have no record of how AI is being used.
If a client complaint, GDPR breach, or PI insurance claim landed on your desk today — could you show your firm had proper AI controls in place?
“If something goes wrong with an AI output today —
could you explain how it was generated, reviewed, or approved?”
Free · No credit card required · Takes less than 15 minutes · Built for UK accounting firms
The Uncomfortable Reality for Most UK Accounting Firms
Most firms using AI today could not demonstrate governance if asked.
No register of AI tools
No visibility of what is in use
No policy on AI use
No rules, no accountability
No audit trail
No record if something goes wrong
Don't wait for an incident to find out where you stand.
AI Risk in Accounting Practices — Is Yours Controlled?
AI is now embedded across the accounting technology stack — from bookkeeping and tax to client communication and reporting. Most firms have no inventory of what is in use.
AI is already being used in accounting firms for…
Tax calculations
Research, advisory, and return drafting
Bookkeeping automation
Transaction categorisation and reconciliation
Client communications
Drafting emails, letters, and reports
Payroll processing
AI-assisted calculations and submissions
Document processing
Extracting data from invoices and receipts
Practice management
Scheduling, workflows, and client queries
Without governance, firms cannot demonstrate…
Most firms currently…
- Don't know which AI tools staff are actually using
- Have no record of how AI is applied to client work
- Cannot demonstrate control over client data to insurers or regulators
This creates real exposure…
- Client confidentiality breaches via third-party AI tools
- Incorrect AI-generated tax, advisory, or payroll outputs
- Professional indemnity exposure with no governance evidence
- GDPR and regulatory scrutiny with no audit trail to rely on
And critically — no audit trail when something goes wrong.
ICAEW, ICO, and PI insurers are increasingly asking firms about their AI controls.
AI Compliance and Control — When Things Go Wrong
A client disputes a tax figure. A payroll error surfaces. An AI-drafted advisory email contains incorrect data. Your firm will face a very specific set of questions — from clients, insurers, and regulators. Can you answer them?
Who reviewed the AI output?
Was there a human sign-off before it was sent to the client?
What data was used?
Was client data processed through an approved, GDPR-compliant tool?
Was the tool approved?
Is there any record that this AI tool was assessed for firm use?
Can you evidence your process?
Do you have documentation that demonstrates responsible AI governance to regulators, insurers, or clients?
Most firms using AI today cannot answer these questions.
The AI Register gives you the structure to document, evidence, and defend your firm's AI usage — before you need to.
Create Your Free AI RegisterAI Register for Accountants — Turn Risk into Documented Governance
The AI Register is a structured tool designed specifically for accounting firms — giving you visibility, documentation, and a clear starting point for governance.
Identify
Every AI tool used across your firm — who uses it, what for, and how often
Understand
How staff are using AI in real workflows and what client data is involved
Flag
Where sensitive or client data is involved and where risk is highest
Govern
Establish basic controls, accountability, and documented evidence
This is not about restricting AI — it's about using it safely, responsibly, and professionally.
Get Started in Minutes
No technical setup. No consultants. Just a clear, structured process that gives you immediate visibility.
Add Your AI Tools
Log tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and AI features within Xero, Sage, or IRIS
Capture Usage & Risk
Document how AI is used, what client data is involved, and where risks exist
Establish Governance
Apply simple controls to reduce risk and demonstrate clear accountability
Build Your Baseline
Create a documented starting point — ready for compliance, audits, or insurers
AI Governance for Accounting Firms — Not Generic Businesses
Designed specifically for accountants, bookkeepers, and payroll bureaus. It reflects how AI is actually used in practice — not how a technology consultant imagines it.
Common workflows covered
- Bookkeeping and transaction categorisation
- Tax research, advisory, and return drafting
- Payroll processing and submissions
- Client communications and report writing
- Practice management and workflow automation
Works alongside your existing tools
…and any other AI platform your firm uses
AIGAS™ AI Governance Framework — Your Pathway to Certification
Step 1 of AI Governance (AIGAS™) — The AI Governance Standard for Accounting Firms
AIGAS™ is the structured pathway from zero AI visibility to independently certified governance — built specifically for the accounting profession. Every firm starts with the AI Register: document what you have, establish accountability, and build the foundation that Bronze, Silver, and ISO 42001 certification sit on top of.
Firms starting with the AI Register today are already ahead of the majority of their peers.Bronze and Silver clients are beginning to use governance as a differentiator when pitching to new clients.
What the AI Register Gives Your Firm
Clear Visibility
A complete picture of every AI tool in use across your firm — not guesswork
Reduced Client Risk
Documented controls around client data, AI outputs, and professional exposure
Documented Evidence
Proof of responsible AI use — ready for regulators, insurers, or clients who ask
Stronger PI Position
Structured governance supports your PI insurance stance and compliance reviews
Governance Pathway
A clear path from zero visibility to AIGAS Bronze, Silver, and ISO 42001
Audit Trail
A clear record of decisions, approvals, and accountability — before you need it
AI Governance for UK Accountants — Built by a Sector Specialist
Sal Nasser
Founder, PPCS · Former Capium Co-Founder · Former IRIS Cloud PS Manager · 20+ years in accounting systems & governance
20+ years building and securing accounting systems — from co-founding Capium, one of the UK's leading cloud accounting platforms, to managing professional services across IRIS, the UK's largest accounting software group. He has worked with hundreds of accounting firms across the UK on technology adoption, system security, and governance.
Sal built this tool because he has seen — repeatedly — what happens when firms adopt AI without governance: errors that reach clients, PI claims with no documentation, and data breaches no one could account for. The AI Register exists to prevent that.
“I've seen what happens when accounting firms adopt technology without governance. Errors. Exposure. Conversations no one wants to have with a client. This tool exists because those conversations don't need to happen.”
Developed by Prime PC Services (PPCS)
Specialists in cybersecurity and AI governance for UK accounting firms. PPCS works directly with practices of all sizes to build practical, proportionate governance frameworks — not theoretical ones.
Advisory Board Expertise
- AI governance and policy
- Accounting technology and practice management
- Financial risk and professional indemnity
- UK regulatory frameworks (ICO, FCA, ICAEW)
Don't Wait for an Incidentto Find Out You Weren't Covered
It takes less than 15 minutes to create your first AI Register — and immediately identify where your firm's risks are.
Most firms using AI today cannot demonstrate governance if a regulator, insurer, or client asks. You can change that — right now, for free.
“If something goes wrong with an AI output today — could you explain how it was generated, reviewed, or approved?”
A professional-grade AI governance tool — free for UK accounting firms