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E10: A better way to audit

Audits only check a small sample size of the data. What if we could check ALL of it? Audits used to cover only a sample of a company’s data when checking for errors and fraud. With advancements in machine learning from neural networks and deep learning, audit teams will be able to check ALL the…

E9: Neural networks and deep learning

How do neural networks and deep learning work? We borrow designs from nature all the time. Let’s talk about how this applies to neural networks and deep learning so we can better understand these concepts. Read more – https://bottleneckbuster.com/daily/neural-networks-deep-learning/ How and where to connect with Sean. Website Daily List YouTube Connect with Sean on LinkedIn…

E8: Will automation make auditors lazy?

Let’s talk about whether or not automation will make people lazy.   A recent report from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) included concerns about automation making auditors lazy.  Is it true? Well, first let’s talk about what’s being automated and how that’s expected to impact the work auditors perform and the value they…

Does automation make people lazy?

A recent report has issued caution to accounting firms that perform audit services regarding automation.  The fear?  That automation might make auditors lazy. Is this true? Well first, let’s think about what’s being automated. Is it the…most engaging and enjoyable aspects of an accountants job?  (solving problems and delivering value) OR boring, tedious and time…

Can fraud be identified automatically?

I love putting puzzles together, but the process can be awfully time consuming. How long does it take you to put a puzzle together?  What’s the most time consuming step for you? For me, it’s grouping the pieces together.  That seems to take me forever and is also rather boring.  If I could, I would…