The Risk
AI is already embedded in most accounting practices. Without governance, firms cannot demonstrate control — and the consequences are real.
AI is now embedded across the accounting technology stack. Most firms have no inventory of what is in use, and no record of how it is applied to client work.
Tax calculations
Research, advisory drafts, and return preparation
Bookkeeping automation
Transaction categorisation and reconciliation
Client communications
Emails, letters, reports drafted by AI
Payroll processing
AI-assisted calculations and RTI submissions
Document processing
Invoice and receipt data extraction
Practice management
Scheduling, workflows, and client query handling
Regulators, insurers, and clients are beginning to ask hard questions about AI usage. These are the six things most firms cannot currently demonstrate.
A client disputes a tax figure. A payroll error surfaces. An AI-drafted advisory contains incorrect data. Your firm faces a specific set of questions — from clients, insurers, and regulators.
Client complaint
Who reviewed the AI output?
Was there a human sign-off before it reached the client?
ICO / GDPR
What data was used?
Was client data processed through an approved, GDPR-compliant tool?
PI insurer
Was the tool approved?
Is there any record that this AI tool was assessed for firm use?
Regulator
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.
Free to use. Takes 15 minutes. Gives you the documentation your firm needs before an incident forces the question.