This research aims to clarify the importance of an accounting information system that uses artificial intelligence to detect earnings manipulation. The research problem stems from the widespread manipulation of earning in economic entities, especially at the local level, exacerbated by the high financial and administrative corruption rates in Iraq due to fraudulent accounting practices. Since earning manipulation involves intentional fraudulent acts, it is necessary to implement preventive measures to detect and deter such practices. The main hypothesis of the research assumes that an accounting information system based on artificial intelligence cannot effectively detect the manipulation of profits in Iraqi economic entities. The researchers have reached several conclusions, the most prominent of which is that applying accounting information systems based on artificial intelligence in the accounting world is an inevitable trend that will bring about significant changes and developments in detecting and preventing the manipulation of earning. Using the Beneish model and one of the Data Mining techniques, namely the logistical regression technique, can effectively identify earnings management situations and enhance the functionality of accounting information systems. This includes improving system speed and efficiency, ensuring accurate output, and enhancing system security. Researchers strongly call for using and developing artificial intelligence within accounting information systems, especially the Beneish model. This will make it easier to detect earning manipulation and enhance cybersecurity measures, ultimately protecting the integrity and reliability of the computer system. The authors use the Benish model on a sample of economic units including (5) units and logistic regression on a sample including (5) Iraqi private banks. The result of applying these two methods was that using the Benish model led to one company that practices earnings management. However, when applying the logistic regression technique, there are two ratios, namely cash/total deposits and the creditors/total debts ratio, in which there is earnings management in private Iraqi banks. Accountants should continuously increase their knowledge and experience through training and continuing education to prepare themselves for greater responsibility in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
