EY releases over 20 Assurance technology capabilities supported by Microsoft

LONDON — The EY organization announces an expansion of its collaboration with Microsoft, as the EY organization completes the first 12 months of a four-year investment of over US$1 billion to deliver its next generation Assurance technology platform.

The EY organization’s investment is part of a sustained focus on maintaining audit quality and providing for a scalable and right-sized audit that aligns with companies’ agendas.

The expansion of the EY organization’s collaboration with Microsoft follows this year’s release of over 20 new major Assurance technology capabilities. This is part of the multi-year EY program to integrate advanced technologies into one platform and drive transformation through the next generation of data access capabilities and advanced analytics; Artificial Intelligence (AI); and an elevated user experience. This transformation is supporting 500,000 EY professionals and external users, powered by Microsoft Azure.

“The EY organization has reached the first milestone in a four-year investment program to integrate and transform EY Assurance technology,” said Marie-Laure Delarue, EY Global Vice Chair. “The EY and Microsoft Alliance is central to this program as the EY organization delivers on its commitment to continuously improve audit quality; drive sustainable long-term value; and facilitate greater confidence among EY stakeholders and the stakeholders of companies served.”