Can AI gather financial data reliably? I tested Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude on pulling key metrics for major tech companies. All delivered usable results with solid tables—but with some caveats around reporting periods and market cap accuracy. Verdict: AI works well here, but still needs human oversight.

Press releases are structured, predictable, and language-heavy—exactly where AI excels. Testing Gemini and Claude confirmed it: both produced high-quality drafts with minimal effort required. Human review still matters, but AI gets you most of the way there instantly.

Can AI replace a controller? I tested ChatGPT on a simple parent-subsidiary scenario. It looked confident—but failed key steps, double-counted equity, and broke the balance sheet. It eventually fixed itself after multiple prompts. Verdict: AI still can’t replace a controller.

Can AI handle basic math? I tested ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude on 5th-grade word problems. All three delivered perfect results—accurate answers, clear explanations, and zero errors. A simple test. Results can still vary