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Why data analytics is crucial in improving audit quality

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Show Notes

While generative AI dominates the headlines in audit technology, data analytics continues to deliver significant benefits, helping firms conduct more effective, risk-focused audits, as demonstrated in the FRC’s 2026 Annual Review of Audit Quality.

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