Introduction to Big Data  

Big Data, analytics, and AI are transforming the assurance landscape. Professionals today face rapidly evolving expectations for how information is captured, tested, and trusted. Technologies such as AI, blockchain, and ESG reporting are redefining how assurance, compliance, and advisory services are delivered.

Participants will explore how data analytics and emerging frameworks such as COSO and the Trust Services Criteria (TSC) support reliable reporting in complex digital environments. They will also learn how data mining sharpens audit quality and how responsible AI helps preserve integrity and confidence in an increasingly connected world.