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Value of Audit

Trust through
transparency

Auditors, organizations and investors all have important roles to play in working to maintain the flow of capital that underpins the capital markets.

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Confidence and trust

The traditional audit provides assurance over the truth and fairness of historical financial information. While that has served markets well in the past, is it a sufficient approach to address changing market needs at a time when trust in businesses and corporate reporting is declining?

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Communication

Stakeholders do not fully understand each other’s roles – in particular, investors do not fully understand how an audit is conducted, and management and audit committees may need clarity on the information investors need to make investment decisions.

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Relevance

Auditors are valued by stakeholders because they offer an objective and independent point of view, but their remit may need to be expanded to encompass a wider set of information to remain relevant.

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Innovation and technology

In an increasingly digital world, the public and users of audited information already expect the audit profession to be using new technologies to execute better audits – analyzing more data, spotting more risks or discrepancies, and identifying new correlations. Stakeholders will need to develop better skills in areas supporting innovation.

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