A funny thing happens when the world’s biggest audit firms stop talking about AI in conference keynotes and start talking about it in the invoice review. Suddenly, the hype gets very practical. Last year, KPMG quietly did something that should m...
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How a Big Four Audit Fee Cut Raises a Bigger AI Question
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KPMG pressed its auditor, Grant Thornton UK, to reduce its fee in light of AI-driven efficiencies, leading to a 14% drop in its audit fee. This move could indicate a broader shift in the audit industry, as clients expect the savings offered by the implementation of AI to be reflected in their fees rather than solely benefiting the auditing firms.
A funny thing happens when the world’s biggest audit firms stop talking about AI in conference keynotes and start talking about it in the invoice review. Suddenly, the hype gets very practical. Last year, KPMG quietly did something that should m...
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