Global Ethics Day warning from accountancy and financial services bodies as a new report shines light on need for improved skills

Dubai, UAE; 15 October 2025: Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concern but a present reality, bringing with it ethical challenges that demand urgent action. Marking Global Ethics Day, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CISI (the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment) warn that without improved skills, stronger governance and aligned policies, the profession risks losing the trust on which it is built.

Helen Brand – ACCA CEO

The report, AI Monitor: Shining a light on AI’s ethical threats for finance professionals, identifies four key findings:

• AI is already embedded across work and life, making its ethical implications unavoidable.
• AI poses specific risks for finance professionals, reinforcing the importance of applying fundamental principles.
• AI literacy is essential to combine technical understanding with ethical judgement.
• Alignment is needed across individuals, organisations, and policymakers, as no single group can manage these challenges in isolation.