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Artificial intelligence in corporate finance

Insights and resources on how AI is being used in corporate finance

Introduction

The Corporate Finance Faculty brings together expert member insights and other resources on how AI could be used. It also details the benefits and risks of using AI in a deals context, as well as the practical considerations as you begin to revolutionise how deals are done.

Using AI to complete deals will improve efficiency and reduce risks through better analysis and insights. These should ultimately lead to fewer investment errors and more successful deals.  

While larger advisory and investment firms, with their substantial resources and financial capabilities, are uniquely positioned to refine and optimise their own AI tools, many firms are still in the early stages of their AI journey.

The rapid pace of AI development means that firms are continuously evolving their technological strategies to stay ahead. Eventually they will set a precedent for other firms to follow suit, applying the lessons learnt.

Key resources

Definition and types of AI landing page
Definition and types of AI

What is AI and what is the difference between AI, machine learning and deep learning?

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Applications across deal cycle landing page
Applications of AI across the deal cycle

Where in the deal cycle can AI optimise M&A tasks?

Research and software providers AI along the deal lifecycle
Benefits of using AI during deal landing page
The benefits of using AI during a deal

What advantages could AI bring to the deal cycle?

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Managing risks landing page
Managing risks of using AI during a deal

What are possible risks and how to reduce them when using AI during a deal?

Create a risk mitigation plan What are common risks?
Ethical considerations landing page
Ethical and legal considerations

What is the role of the risk management and legal teams working with the technology team?

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Practical considerations landing page
Practical considerations

How do you get started with applying AI?

AI development framework Next steps

Use cases for AI in corporate finance

Going head to head with AI Book review: Living with the Algorithm Tech and the future of M&A Financial due diligence

Further resources

Generative AI guide

Generative AI guide

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The guide acts as an introduction to generative AI and provides information on topics such as how to get started, opportunities and possibilities, governance, and ethics.
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Generative AI courses

Finance in a Digital World

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Finance in a Digital World is a flexible elearning programme explores disruptive digital technologies and what they mean for finance professionals. The modules are free to access for ICAEW members and students.

Acknowledgements

The Corporate Finance Faculty would like to thank Attul Karir (Partner, Deals Chief Technology Officer, PwC), Graham Dotchin (Partner, Azets), Jan Chan (Partner, Transactions & Corporate Finance, Artificial Intelligence lead, EY), Lee Humble (UK Head of Corporate Finance, Azets), Toby Popplewell (Director, Deals GenAI leader PwC), Elizabeth Claridge (Senior manager, Corporate Finance, PwC) and Oliver Nelson (Tech Policy Manager, ICAEW) for reviewing the content for this AI and corporate finance hub, ensuring it accurately reflects market practice.