Ryan and Fiona shared their insights on the following matters and more:   

• The impact of PE funding on the use of technology in audit firms, in particular looking at how AI can make an impact. 

• How the time horizons of PE deals have shifted to become more long term as a consequence of market volatility, and whether this shows any signs of changing. 

• The commoditisation of audit services, and how this leads to a greater emphasis on customer experience to differentiate firms. 

• Consolidation in the audit industry, and how firms globally are achieving growth and scale through mergers & acquisitions. 

• Practical advice for audit firms, including exploring funding options and understanding market positioning. 

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