Next-gen audit technology | EY - US

EY audit technology

The EY audit delivers more than next-generation technology — it’s the catalyst for new perspectives. Building on our EY Canvas and EY Helix data analyzer platforms, we provide our professionals with AI-powered tools that enable them to work more efficiently, ask better questions and share distinctive insights with our clients. Using these tools, EY audit teams are able to ask better questions and share sharper insights with our clients.

AI-powered tools integrated with EY Canvas

A horizontal graphic showing four AI-enabled audit tools within EY Canvas. Each tool is represented in a separate panel over a flowing abstract wave design. The tools shown are Financial Statement Tie Out, EYQ Code Explainer, EY Intelligent Checklist and EY Canvas AI.

EY Financial Statement Tie Out - Text panel describing how the Financial Statement Tie Out tool Accelerates the tie-out process by automating certain procedures such as validating calculations and identifying inconsistencies that require follow-up.
EYQ Code Explainer - Text panel explaining that EYQ Code Explainer converts IT program code into plain language to help auditors understand the functionality of automated controls and validate the operation of those controls.
EY Intelligent Checklist - Text panel outlining how EY Intelligent Checklist uses generative AI to show auditors where a disclosure is in the financial statements to evaluate its sufficiency and identify disclosures requiring follow-up.
EY Canvas AI: Text panel describing how EY Canvas AI helps teams perform risk assessments by comparing a company’s key financial ratios with those of its industry peers and monitoring relevant company news.

EY data and technology

EY is using artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics in our audits, and we are expanding our use of AI and other cutting-edge technologies to enhance audit quality, drive efficiencies and provide better insights.

The EY audit approach

With audit quality, independence, accountability and integrity at our foundation, we will continue to evolve how we work and shape the future of the EY audit. We are anticipating the needs of tomorrow and leading the way with confidence.

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The EY Audit team

Richard Jackson

EY Americas Assurance Chief Technology Officer; EY Global and Americas Assurance AI Leader

Focused on leveraging AI and building confidence in its potential. Passionate about bringing innovation to EY clients and people. Board member. Industry thought leader. Based in Silicon Valley.

San Mateo – Silicon Valley, CA, United States

John McLain

EY Americas Technology Risk AI Leader and EY Americas Assurance AI Deputy Leader

Committed to providing actionable strategies and tangible outcomes. Avid outdoorsman. Ski enthusiast. Cherish moments with my wife, three sons and our dogs.

McLean, VA, United States

Cale Whittington

EY Americas Assurance Digital Leader

Versatile audit partner. Inclusive leader and motivator. Passionately encouraging transformative ways of working. Helpful collaborator. Devoted husband and father. Outdoor enthusiast.

Phoenix, AZ, United States

Josh Jones

EY Americas Director of Audit and Chief Auditor - Assurance

Seasoned public accountant with over two decades of experience advising on audit methodology and regulatory and standard setting matters. Enjoys tennis and boating. Proud parent of two.

Tysons, VA, United States

Mike Policicchio

EY Americas Assurance Transformation Leader and EY US Audit Partner, Ernst & Young LLP

Native of the Greater Washington, DC area. Husband and father. Advocate for change. Champion of continuous improvement, innovation and consistent quality execution.

Tysons, VA, United States

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