Toshifumi Takada Ph.D.,

■Title

Significance of Data Analytics for Auditors

～How do they control uncertainty in auditing～

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■Abstract

Development of information technology and its use in practice has become a challenging task for auditors. Big accounting firms have developed computer audit applications and the use of such techniques is required from clients to achieve high quality auditing.

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In this keynote speech, I will pick up the topic about the methods how to decrease uncertainty (=the degree of ignorance caused on the side of auditors). My discussion is from academic. As a conclusion, I will propose the significance of using Data Analytics combined with information technology.