A new poll of 200 finance leaders at middle-market companies finds that clients increasingly expect their audit firms to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to aid the audit process.
Sixty-three percent of senior finance leaders say trust is somewhat or significantly enhanced for them and their key stakeholders when auditors use advanced technology, and 64% say they look for a firm to use AI before even engaging with an auditor.
However, the report also indicates that companies believe working with experienced, effective audit professionals is just as important as ever, even with the advent of new technologies. See more highlights.