In today’s world, where rapid technological advancements are transforming industries and reshaping lives, trust is more important than ever. At KPMG, our stated ambition is to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services organization. Acting in the public interest and serving the capital markets is the foundation of that ambition. We believe trust is earned by doing the right thing and upholding the highest standards of professional behavior across the global organization.
We recognize that audit and assurance quality is fundamental to building and maintaining this trust. That’s why we are preparing for the future and transforming our approach through continuous innovation, strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and an unwavering commitment to quality and professional excellence.
We are proud to be leading the transformation through our global smart audit and assurance platform, KPMG Clara, now enhanced with AI agents and generative AI capabilities. These leading technologies are embedded directly into the audit workflow to support risk assessment, testing procedures and documentation, and will enable more than 95,000 KPMG auditors worldwide to continue to exercise professional judgement and skepticism in high-risk areas. These enhancements mark a significant step in our transformation journey — deepening insights, building trust and reinforcing our commitment to audit quality.
While technology enhances efficiency and precision, KPMG people make the difference and remain at the heart of every audit. Across our global organization, we continue to invest in upskilling our professionals, equipping them with the tools and training needed to responsibly harness AI and uphold the highest standards of quality and ethics.
Foundational to our transformation, KPMG firms’ robust System of Quality Management (SoQM) is aligned with the International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM 1) and reinforces governance, accountability and consistency across the organization. This globally consistent approach to SoQM is critical for delivering high-quality audit and assurance services that meet regulatory and public expectations.
At KPMG, we are committed to leading boldly, moving swiftly and acting responsibly as we undergo transformation. Our investment in quality is driving advancements for KPMG firms but we know progress requires continuous effort. Looking ahead, the imperative is clear: continue to serve the public interest by delivering audit and assurance services that are transparent, insightful and high quality.
We invite you to read this report that reflects our journey and our vision for a future where audit continues to evolve, driven by innovation, guided by quality and grounded in trust.
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