Ethical Challenges of Leveraging Generative AI in Financial Close and Narratives

Generative AI promises to accelerate month-end closing and financial storytelling, yet it introduces a "black-box" risk where automated reports lack traceability. To avoid misreporting and ethical pitfalls, finance teams must address algorithmic bias and data confidentiality. The solution is treating AI as a co-pilot, not an autopilot, ensuring human oversight remains the final authority on complex judgments and regulatory compliance.