OM DENNE EPISODE
AI is already influencing financial decisions, whether organisations realise it or not. But how can CFOs capture the benefits of AI without exposing their businesses to unnecessary risk?
This With Interest episode explores the risks of shadow AI, why governance matters more than the technology itself, and how CFOs can create an environment where employees use AI safely and openly.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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The three stages of AI adoption, from administrative help to automated decision-making.
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Why employees may be using more AI tools than leadership realises.
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How inaccurate AI assumptions can influence financial models and major investment decisions.
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Why AI governance is ultimately a leadership and accountability issue.
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How CFOs can encourage transparent AI use without driving experimentation underground.
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Why managing AI agents is essential, particularly when they are running at scale
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How accountants can build the human skills needed as routine tasks become automated
The episode concludes with a practical starting point for CFOs: Developing an AI charter with their finance teams to set clear expectations for responsible AI use.
Host: Elinor Kasapidis, Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs, CPA Australia
Guest: Bruce Mullan, Managing Partner at AI Governance Partners. He works with organisations on practical AI adoption, helping leaders understand where AI is being used, what could go wrong, who is accountable, and what practical guardrails are needed.
Learn more about AI Governance Partners at its website.
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