Assurance stories
US audit firms are now scrutinising AI outputs more closely as adoption spreads and concerns over judgment and compliance persist.
Many firms cannot pause AI systems quickly or explain failures to regulators, according to ISACA's European survey of 681 professionals.
Auditors will spend less time on routine checks as EY embeds multi-agent AI into its global Assurance workflows through Canvas.
The rollout puts AI into 160,000 audits and could cut administrative work as EY braces for bigger data volumes and tougher assurance demands.
Routine bookkeeping is becoming faster but riskier, as firms weigh oversight, data security and how many junior hours AI agents can replace.
Enterprise finance teams will be able to connect oversight tools faster, as MindBridge opens access to more than 130 API endpoints and integration guides.
Tether hires a Big Four auditor for its first full independent review of USD₮, backing more than USD $184 billion of the leading stablecoin.
The World Gold Council unveils a shared Gold as a Service platform to standardise and scale interoperable digital gold infrastructure.
Diligent unveils AuditAI, an agentic AI suite that cuts audit admin by up to 70% while turning board-level risk signals into concrete actions.
UiPath becomes first enterprise automation platform to earn AIUC-1 certification, setting a new benchmark for secure, reliable AI agents.
Audit firms are racing to embed AI into core work, but say true advantage now hinges on tougher governance, bias controls and global rules.
Workiva launches AI-ready GRC platform to deliver real-time audit, automated controls testing and connected reporting for finance and risk teams.
Chartered accountants warn of widening AI skills gap as vast majority seek urgent, hands-on training to use new tools safely and effectively.
Keltbray has launched an AI and data academy with Multiverse to upskill staff, boost productivity and support growth in regulated sectors.
Audit firms embed AI in core workflows as new research shows rising adoption is matched by stricter validation, governance and training controls.
A new foundation has launched to study how AI is transforming real-world accounting and finance work, from tax and audit to advisory.
Resilience is becoming the key test of New Zealand's payments overhaul as cyber threats and AI add strain to shared infrastructure.
Infotrust to acquire Canberra cyber firm Catalyst Cyber in an AUD $5m deal, fast-tracking access to high-assurance federal government work.
UK firms now rank data validation and governance above other digital projects as AI and automation expose risks from fragmented information.
Trust tech firm Drata opens San Francisco HQ after hitting USD $100m ARR, eyeing deeper ties with security buyers and partners.
