ICAEW’s new report on data analytics in external audit, Analytics in External Audit: A Survey of Current Practice and Trends, has a finding buried in its middle chapters that says more than anything in its executive summary: a lot of audit firms have analytics tools sitting on the shelf that they don’t actually rely on. … Read more
AI is no longer sitting at the edge of the business. It is increasingly being embedded into financial reporting, approvals, monitoring activities, vendor management, reconciliations, and other critical workflows across the enterprise. In many cases, these capabilities are being introduced through existing software platforms, third-party providers, and automation initiatives that organizations may not fully recognize as AI. … Read more
The North American Finance Executive Summit (NAFES) returned to Tampa this March, bringing together CFOs and senior finance leaders focused on margin performance, cash discipline, and enterprise transformation. These are not abstract priorities. They are operating realities CFOs manage every day, often across growing transaction volumes, tighter timelines, and increasing scrutiny. As those pressures intensify, many finance leaders … Read more
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of attending my first NASACT Annual Conference in the idyllic city of Boise, Idaho. For those unfamiliar, NASACT is the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers, which brings together the financial stewards of all 50 states. This annual gathering is where leaders responsible for safeguarding public … Read more
Consistent financial reporting (CFR) gives enterprises a unified, defensible way to record and report data that stands up to audits, regulators, and internal stakeholders while unlocking insights that drive profitability and compliance. As global compliance demands intensify — from IFRS to GAAP to SEC oversight — finance leaders are turning to smarter tools and stronger frameworks … Read more
TL;DR: According to Gartner’s digital audit framework, MindBridge helps you realize value by transforming your audit function into the data-driven and risk-based practice of the future. What Gartner’s Vision Means for Modern Audit Teams Gartner defines the digital audit function as one that “embeds data and technology into all applicable audit processes,” not just to … Read more
State finance teams are being asked to do the impossible: deliver more with less, under rising scrutiny, tighter timelines, and ever-expanding mandates. And yet, despite your team’s dedication and expertise, the system is stacked against you. Decentralized data. Manual processes. A demand for continuous audit coverage without the visibility, speed, or support teams need to … Read more
In this video, Stephen DeWitt, CEO of MindBridge Analytics, and Robin Grosset, Chief Technology Officer, share their perspectives on the transformative year ahead for financial technology. They discuss the challenges posed by the rapid growth of enterprise data, the limitations of traditional oversight methods, and how AI is revolutionizing the accuracy, transparency, and integrity of … Read more
Financial scandals are dominating headlines with increasing frequency, affecting organizations of all sizes—from multinational corporations to fast growing startups. No company is immune to the risks of fraud or financial reporting errors. The consequences go far beyond financial losses; they undermine trust, tarnish reputations, and shake investor confidence. No business wants its name associated with … Read more
JC, MindBridge’s SVP of Client Growth Programs, shares his journey and insights on revolutionizing financial risk detection with AI.
