Disruptive technologies, like cloud computing, artificial intelligence, big data, and blockchain are expected to have a significant impact on auditing. Practitioners who embrace these changes can take advantage of new opportunities. This course will discuss the evolution of A&A engagements, as well as the impact of new, disruptive technologies on how professionals work. The presenter will review these technologies, and discuss how these advancements will empower the continuous audit. And, the session will offer practical tips on what your firm can do now to prepare for these changes to help you future-proof your audit practice.
Which new technologies are expected to impact the audit and how.
The potential impact continuous auditing will have on audit quality/value.
Potential implications for audit standards.
Practical tips on how a firm can begin to prepare the A&A practice to be successful in this new environment, including staffing and development, technology tools, client service, and change management considerations.
John Knobelsdorf (Law office of John Knobelsdorf)
"Fascinating and absorbing perspective; a kind of voice that is rarely heard. Thoughtfully observed concepts about the independent audit profession as it stands today and looks to the future."Naren Ravaliya (NJ Board of Public Utilities)
"Great Presentation by Gary Bong. Very Interesting and Informative webinar on Preparing for the Audit of the Future linking Cloud and Block Chain"Carol Holz (Retired)
"Not working in public accounting at this time. Succession planning and business model discussions were good and always relevant."Eve Panter (Panter Accounting Services)
"The webinar opens up ideas for the future facing the profession."Michael Hogan (CCMC)
"Enjoyed the presentation of this material. Thanks!"Tricia Wozniak (Waterford Bank)
"Great information! Very knowledgeable instructor."Mark, PA
"Webinar materials were available when the presentation started. It was easy to follow along, and the slides did not contain extraneous details. The webinar provided insight into impacts of technological developments that are occurring now on the internal audit function going forward."Naren, NJ
"Great Presentation by Gary on Preparing for the future Audit. Excellent Out of Box Thinking to prepare for Technology oriented Audits"
AuditFile
Chief Financial Officer
gary@auditfile.com
(888) 502-7001
Gary Bong, CPA, is managing partner at California-based CPA firm, and has practiced for more than 30 years. He is also a founder and CFO of AuditFile, a provider of cloud-based audit automation solutions, where he relies on his extensive experience in delivering audit services across industries to set the vision for the product. Gary previously served on both the Qualifications Committee and the Peer Review Oversight Committee of the California Board of Accountancy and currently the MAP Committee of the California Society of CPAs.