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TECHNOLOGY

IT AUDIT SERVICES The fourth industrial revolution around digital transformation, plus emerging disruptive technology, has changed the IT environment for many of our clients, who are spending more on IT systems to remain competitive Our IT auditors have deep audit and business skills and are able to respond to these risks. New technology in the financial reporting process means our IT professionals can identify key IT risks that impact financial reporting and then implement innovative audit solutions. These solutions cater to the specific IT risks facing businesses, in addition to new IT risks which are emerging as a result of exponential technologies such as machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Our IT audit solutions are tailored to the following: IT audits in support of external audit opinions on financial statements IT audits in support of internal audit reviews focused on specific risks These solutions are performed through IT risk assessments, general IT controls, application controls and data analytics. IT ATTESTATION SERVICES Many of our clients are large software and infrastructure service providers who outsource key business processes like payroll and IT for better synergies. We are able to perform IT attestation services work on behalf of these service providers and issue an assurance report into the market that provides their clients with assurance over the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of their controls. These IT Attestation services provided are SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 reporting

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY RISK Information technology is continuously evolving in innovative ways, providing businesses with the ability to streamline processes, decrease operating costs and increase competitive advantage through digital disruption. Our vast knowledge of emerging technologies allows us to provide governance, risk and compliance assurance on a vast array of emerging technologies such as: Blockchain and distributed ledgers Cryptocurrencies Robotic process automation (RPA) AI and machine learning Big data Internet of things Digital solutions Cloud Agile and dev ops As these emerging technologies change the world, we can help you navigate the risks that come with them.

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