Transparency Report 2025 - Andy Hammond transcript

Combining the expertise of our people with the power of technology, we’re dedicated to delivering consistently high-quality audits that reinforce trust in the areas that matter most to stakeholders.

Quality is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of our latest regulatory inspection results. We remain focused on continuous learning, both from our successes and from feedback, to continually raise the bar and drive best practice forward.

At the centre of our Audit strategy is our culture, which supports high-quality work and is underpinned by our three Audit Behaviours: Team first; Challenge and be open to challenge; and Take pride. These behaviours are embedded into everything we do, from audit training to audit delivery and the evaluation of our people’s performance.

As auditors, we play a vital role in upholding the integrity of both financial and non-financial information that underpins confidence in capital markets. In today's challenging and less predictable environment, we are committed to transparency, accountability, and increased stakeholder engagement.

The organisations we audit benefit from the latest technologies and digital capabilities to receive one consistent audit experience across the globe. Our agile, AI-first approach supports them to meet their stakeholders' rapidly changing needs.

Looking ahead, the thirst for reliable information continues to grow, and so quality, trust, and transparency are paramount.

Through our Next Generation Audit programme, we’re harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology, innovation, and deep audit expertise to deliver not just high-quality audits, but insights that truly matter.

We are shaping a future where audit and assurance are more impactful, more insightful, and more essential to public trust than ever before.