Audit stories
Schneider Electric IT Australia's New Zealand branch posted a 37.7% revenue rise to NZ$21.73m in 2024, driven by maintenance and equipment sales growth.
Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to lead finance operations and support its expansion across the Asia Pacific technology services sector.
PwC standardises global finance using Oracle Cloud ERP, embedding AI to boost efficiency, transparency and streamline reporting across its firms worldwide.
XYZ Reality has renewed its ISO 27001 certification, underscoring its commitment to data security in sectors like defence, energy and pharmaceuticals.
Cynomi unveils a new TPRM module to help service providers manage vendor risks faster and more efficiently within its vCISO platform.
Diligent has launched ACL AI Studio, an AI-powered tool simplifying governance, risk and compliance data analysis for audit, risk and compliance teams.
Bolt Insight's AI research platform BoltChatAI has achieved SOC 2 Type I certification, confirming robust data security and privacy practices for global users.
Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.
The Cloud Security Alliance has launched Valid-AI-ted, an AI tool offering automated quality checks for STAR Level 1 cloud security self-assessments.
Panaseer has launched the Cyber Frameworks Catalog to automate compliance management, easing security reporting for firms in regulated sectors.
Swimlane launches CAR Solution, an AI-powered tool designed to simplify compliance audits and boost collaboration between security and governance teams.
Secureframe has launched Workspaces, a new platform designed to streamline compliance management across divisions, reducing audit times and duplicative efforts.
Finance teams are urged to enhance fraud detection and audit efficiency as businesses face increasing revenue losses and evolving tactics amidst economic pressures.
Most Australian finance departments now widely use AI and automation, with 86% adopting AI and 99% employing automation in core operations, says study.
Australia has implemented Pillar Two of the OECD/G20's Two-Pillar Solution to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) by enacting a global and domestic minimum tax law.
Invenio appoints Adam Feigin as CFO and board member, leveraging his 14 years of finance experience to support business growth and international expansion.
Bentley has secured UNECE cybersecurity certification with zero faults, ensuring its GT range meets stringent cybersecurity and software update regulations for 56 markets.
FloQast and PwC Belgium partner to enhance accounting for EMEA firms using AI-driven workflow tech and financial closing expertise for efficiency.
Senior UK regulators recently gathered to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in enhancing operational efficiencies across financial sectors.
DataSnipper has appointed Siu Wei Lee as Sales Director for Asia Pacific and Japan, strengthening its global expansion amid a £1 billion valuation.