AI, Automation, and the Evolving Role of Finance: Risks, Controls, and Opportunities

The finance function is undergoing unprecedented transformation, driven by AI, generative AI, and intelligent automation. From audit processes and risk assessments to financial planning and regulatory compliance, new technologies are reshaping how teams work — while also introducing new governance, cybersecurity, and control challenges.

This exclusive seminar brings together senior leaders from Baker Tilly Hong Kong, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and industry to unpack the opportunities and risks of AI adoption in finance and audit. Through practical case studies and expert insights, we will explore how to balance innovation with robust controls, and what CFOs, finance leaders, and auditors need to know to stay ahead.

Key Discussion Topics

• How AI and generative AI are transforming audit processes, risk assessments, and internal controls

• Critical governance, cybersecurity, and risk management considerations for finance leaders

• Practical examples of automation in financial planning & analysis (FP&A), reporting, and compliance