Audit automation

EY has globally rolled out enterprise-scale agentic AI integrated within its EY Canvas assurance platform, which handles 1.4 trillion lines of journal entry data annually and supports 130,000 audit professionals across 160,000 engagements.The multi-agent AI solution is built on Microsoft technologies including Microsoft Foundry, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure, automating all audit phases to reduce administrative burdens, improve risk assessments, and enhance audit quality.The AI deployment retains human judgment central to processes with alignment to responsible AI principles such as accountability, security, transparency, and sustainability.EY has invested billions in technology and training globally to upskill professionals in AI capabilities.Expected full support for end-to-end audit activities by 2028, showcasing a broad enterprise-scale transformation in audit workflows.

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EY embedding a multi-agent AI framework into its EY Canvas audit platform to transform the audit experience.The system integrates Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Foundry, and Microsoft Fabric to provide scalable and secure AI orchestration.Intelligent AI agents streamline workflows, enhance audit quality, increase efficiency, and support auditors worldwide across 150 countries.The deployment leverages Microsoft cloud AI and multi-agent orchestration for continuous audit innovation and operational excellence.

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EY developed a multi-agent AI framework embedded in their EY Canvas audit platform using Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Foundry, and Microsoft Fabric.The AI system processes 1.4 trillion journal entry lines annually to enhance audit orchestration, dynamic risk management, and quality control across EY's global network with 130,000 auditors in 150+ countries.EY rolled out global auditor upskilling programs for effective AI adoption and expects full AI coverage of audit activities worldwide by 2028, improving audit quality, reducing administrative load, and maintaining human judgment.

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PwC, a global professional services leader, invested $1 billion to develop its Next Generation Audit (NGA) initiative aimed at transforming audit operations through advanced AI and cloud technologies. Built on Microsoft Azure, NGA leverages solutions including Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure App Service, and Microsoft Fabric. The platform enables PwC to process vast audit datasets at enterprise scale, extract data from both structured and unstructured sources, and enhance audit quality. The platform ensures compliance with global data laws and prioritizes data security and sovereignty. Auditors benefit from streamlined processes, standardized methodologies, and tools like Azure AI Search and Azure AI Document Intelligence. This trust-centered solution improves efficiency and allows auditors to focus on higher-risk areas, while PwC further deploys Microsoft Copilot internally and in client engagements for enhanced productivity. The ecosystem is intended to be adaptable for future advances and is positioned to benefit not only PwC but the broader audit profession.

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