As the assurance landscape evolves, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how finance and accounting professionals operate. The adoption of AI technologies presents both opportunities and challenges, necessitating a comprehensive approach to governance and risk management. Organizations must prioritize robust frameworks that ensure AI systems are effective, transparent and compliant with regulatory standards. This commitment to governance not only enhances the reliability of AI-driven systems but also fosters trust among stakeholders, paving the way for innovation.
EY Assurance is at the forefront of leveraging AI to transform its processes and tools. By automating routine tasks and enhancing analytical capabilities, Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) professionals can deliver deeper insights and greater efficiency, adapting to the evolving needs of clients. As we look to the future, cultivating a workforce equipped with the necessary skills and ethical awareness is essential. EY US is dedicated to developing future-ready talent and services that not only embrace AI but help our clients navigate the complexities of responsible innovation.
As organizations increasingly adopt AI in their finance and accounting functions, including both financial and nonfinancial reporting, governance and risk management frameworks become essential. Clients must ensure that AI systems are not only effective but also auditable, transparent and compliant with regulatory standards. This means implementing controls that monitor AI decision-making, manage the risks of bias and data integrity and maintain documentation to support external assurance. Building governance and compliance into the AI lifecycle and continuously measuring performance empowers clients to build trust with stakeholders and regulators while enabling innovation.
An AI-driven world requires a comprehensive approach to assurance services, building a foundation of trust and transparency.
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Innovating AI assurance
EY Assurance is transforming through the integration of AI across its tools and processes. From automating routine audit tasks to enhancing anomaly detection and predictive analytics, AI enables EY professionals to deliver deeper insights and greater efficiency. As the technology matures, EY US is leaning into agentic AI — powering intelligent agents capable of assigning tasks, managing workflows and adapting dynamically to complex assurance environments. AI technologies will help orchestrate end-to-end audit processes, maintaining high-quality assurance services that remain comprehensive and aligned with the complexities of modern business environments.
EY announces large-scale integration of leading-edge AI technology into global Assurance technology platform
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Future ready AI accounting talent
EY Assurance professionals are equipped with the right skills and mindset. This includes fluency in emerging technologies as well as the ability to apply professional skepticism when interpreting AI-generated outputs. Our AI tools are designed to be intuitive and easy to learn and use, enabling professionals to quickly adopt and apply them in their daily work. Training programs foster critical thinking, ethical awareness and domain knowledge, ensuring that our people can confidently guide clients through AI adoption. By cultivating future-ready AI talent, EY US positions its workforce not just as effective users of AI but as trusted advisors and leaders in responsible innovation.
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EY Americas Assurance Chief Technology Officer; EY Global and Americas Assurance AI Leader
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EY Americas Technology Risk AI Leader and EY Americas Assurance AI Deputy Leader