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October 26, 202656 min

Ai in finance. The governance imperative

Five questions to ask of every AI tool touching your financial data. Confidence isn’t a control. 96% of CFOs say they are confident in their organisation’s AI governance.¹ Yet 66% of office professionals at large organisations have used AI tools at work they believed weren’t permitted.² Both can’t be right, and auditors are starting to ask which one is. Join Chris Reed, Head of Product at FISCAL Technologies, for a 40-minute CPD webinar on governing AI in finance, using the controls your team already runs. AI in finance. The governance imperative. You’ll learn: Why shadow AI is more common in finance teams than most leaders think, and why banning it doesn’t fix it. Five questions to ask of any AI tool that touches your financial data. How to match human oversight to the consequence of getting it wrong, including a UK rule change that may affect suppliers who are sole traders. What an auditor will expect to see when they ask how an AI decision was made. A 90-day plan with five practical actions, consistent with recognised frameworks such as ISO/IEC 42001.

October 1, 202629 min

Protecting your spend. P2P Workflow: why 3-way matching falls short and what to do instead.

Our presenter, Frances Lawrence, CFO at FISCAL Technologies, explores the full spectrum of spend risk in purchase to pay, from invoice fraud and duplicate payments to supplier data gaps, and why traditional controls alone can’t cover it all. Most finance teams believe their controls are solid, and yet on average 1% of spend is a duplicate payment, not to mention the smaller instances of cash leakage. UK business leaders say that fraud cost their companies around 7.4% of their annual revenue.* Our presenter takes a broader view of spend protection across the purchase to pay process. Drawing on 20 years of finance leadership experience across the UK and US, Frances examines where the risks lie and what finance teams can do practically to address them. What you’ll learn: How cash leaks through the gaps of standard controls. The transaction risks that 3-way matching can’t uncover. The supplier data risks that expose organisations to financial loss and compliance failure. How to strengthen controls before and after payment, and what a complete approach to spend protection looks like. How AI-native P2P risk management software augments your team’s capabilities.

May 22, 202657 min

Human in Loop: How much do you really know about AI in finance and where does your finance team sit right now?

Most finance teams are already using AI, they just don't realise it. It's built into the software they use every day, quietly catching duplicate invoices and flagging unusual transactions in the background. A growing number of teams are going further, with staff using tools like ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot to help draft communications, summarise reports and analyse data. But the organisations at the leading edge are doing something more significant. Their AI tools connect directly to their financial systems in real time, taking on entire workflows, chasing suppliers, reconciling accounts, sending communications and flagging decisions for a human to approve. The human stays in control; the AI does the legwork. It's a fundamental shift in how a finance team operates, and it's happening now. This 45-minute webinar is aimed at assisting finance leaders understand where their team sits today, where the industry is heading, and what a realistic next step looks like for their organisation. Our presenter will also be giving a live demonstration of AI handling supplier communications end-to-end, something FISCAL is already running in production with customers. This event will include a live anonymous audience poll so that you can see where your peers actually are on the AI adoption curve.

April 20, 202630 min

Connecting the dots. Reconciliation, fraud, governance and financial risk.

During this complimentary session, we explore how reconciliation, fraud prevention, supplier intelligence and payment‑practice governance must now work together to meet 2026’s converging regulatory demands, including ECCTA, PPR and PCN. Participants will learn why siloed financial controls create hidden risks, and how integrated, systematic processes build resilience, improve data accuracy and provide the evidence regulators require. Using the Five Dots framework, the session offers practical steps, real‑world examples and insights from £340bn of protected spend to help organisations reduce exposure, enhance operational performance and confidently demonstrate compliance in an increasingly complex environment.

March 30, 202648 min

Beyond the Policy Document: What ECCTA's 'Reasonable Procedures' Really Means in Practice.

Only 28% of UK directors say they're prepared for ECCTA. The SFO has published guidance telling organisations that policies on paper won't be enough. And the first prosecution under "failure to prevent fraud" is a matter of when, not if. In this fireside chat, Chris Reed (FISCAL Technologies) and Robert Brooker (Opus Advisory Group, former Head of Fraud at TfL, Chair of the UK Fraud Forum) compare notes on what they're each seeing, from the investigation side and the detection side - and what "reasonable procedures" actually requires across all six ECCTA principles. This session will cover: Why most organisations' ECCTA preparations fall short of what the SFO will look for The six principles in practice - what governance, risk assessment, due diligence, and monitoring really demand Where fraud investigation experience and systematic detection technology each fit and the gaps neither covers alone The regulatory direction of travel, why getting your house in order for ECCTA simultaneously prepares you for PPR, Procurement Act, Sanctions, and Provision 29 Three things you can do this quarter to close your biggest gaps Whether you've written the policy and moved on, or you're still working out where to start, this session will give you a practical framework for what "good" actually looks like - from two people who see the problem from different sides every day.

March 2, 20261 hr 1 min

AI in procurement and finance 2026: Key trends and the real-world impact on organisations.

This session will see how AI is rapidly reshaping procurement and finance, but many organisations are still struggling to turn potential into real value. This webinar brings together two powerful perspectives: industry‑wide procurement and AI trends for 2026, followed by real‑world evidence drawn from millions of P2P transactions. Our guest speaker, Rizwan Imtiazi, a seasoned Strategic Procurement Adviser, with in-depth experience across high‑value public and private sector projects, will outline 5–7 of the biggest procurement and AI transformation trends shaping the year ahead, why they matter, where organisations get stuck, and how to overcome common barriers. Alongside this, FISCAL’s data specialists will share findings from over 60 million transactions a year , showcasing the measurable impact of AI‑enabled P2P: cleaner supplier data, fewer exceptions, improved payment performance and stronger financial control. If you're exploring how AI can elevate procurement and finance outcomes, this practical, insight‑rich session is not to be missed.

February 23, 202647 min

Unlocking Profitability: Why 98% of finance teams leave money on the table and how AI changes that

Most CFOs don't realize how much profitability is tied up in processes they've written off as 'good enough.' We are going to challenge that assumption and discuss how AI can drive profitability and improve your bottom line. Learn about one of the most neglected processes in corporate finance that results in money quietly leaking out of your business - often without anyone noticing. And, if you're considering how and where to add AI into your Finance operations, this is a low complexity and potentially high return way to begin. In this webinar, we will discuss: Where profit leakage hides - and why traditional AP processes miss it The real cost of manual reconciliation - in dollars, time, and risk How AI-powered automation transforms vendor statement reconciliation from a back-office task into a profitability lever Practical steps to improve EBITDA, reduce costs, and accelerate cash flow- without adding headcount What leading finance teams are doing differently - and the results they're seeing

January 23, 202649 min

Fraud Prevention in the ECCTA Era: Best Practices for Finance Leaders

This session will help you: Understand the Board-Level Question: Why ECCTA compliance is more than a legal checkbox, it is enterprise risk management with ROI. Spot the Gaps ERP Misses: Cross-entity duplicates, ghost suppliers, and organised fraud schemes that cost millions. Learn What “Reasonable Procedures” really mean: Continuous monitoring and systematic controls that satisfy regulators. Explore AI for Compliance: Why purpose-built, human-in-loop AI is the gold standard for fraud prevention. See Best-in-Class in Action: How leading organisations achieve 5–15x ROI while protecting working capital and compliance. Key Takeaways: Practical steps to close ECCTA compliance gaps Real-world fraud scenarios and how to prevent them Benchmarks from NHS and public sector leaders Strategic assessment framework for your organisation

November 28, 202543 min

Winning Executive Buy-In: How to Make AP a Strategic Priority

Is your Accounts Payable function seen as just a cost centre, or a strategic asset? Join Lesley Reeve (COO, FISCAL Technologies) , Kat Moy (Head of Education, AP Association) and Maria Duke (Transactional Finance Leader, AP Specialist and Service Improvement Champion) for an insightful and interactive CPD accredited webinar. Together they will reveal how AP leaders can transform perceptions and win over executive teams. If you are looking to encourage buy-in for a new project, essential software, or even new heads, this webinar is for you.

October 20, 20251 hr 2 min

Finance Transformation Powered by Gen AI

Discover how hyperautomation and Generative AI (Gen AI) are revolutionising the finance function. This CPD accredited session will explore the evolution of finance transformation through real-world use cases, market trends, and strategic insights to help you unlock greater ROI from your digital investments. What You Will Learn: Clarity on Gen AI: Understand what Generative AI is and how it differs from traditional automation. Real-World Use Cases: See how AI is transforming key finance processes such as P2P, O2C, and R2R. Strategic Insights: Explore market trends, analyst forecasts, and learn how to build a compelling business case for AI adoption. Actionable Takeaways: Gain practical guidance on launching low-risk pilots, enhancing existing digital tools, and equipping your workforce for AI-driven transformation. Who Should Attend: Finance professionals, transformation leaders, and anyone involved in digital strategy or technology adoption within finance functions.