Technology That Frees People to Do Their Best Work

Every auditor knows the rhythm of a busy season: the late nights, the back-to-back deadlines, the constant pressure to keep quality high while the hours run long. The real strain isn’t from the work itself, it’s from the friction that surrounds it. Endless documentation, manual reconciliations and version checks leave little room for the critical thinking and professional judgment that define good auditing. 

Across the profession, technology is starting to change that story. The right tools don’t replace the human element; they unlock it. When routine tasks are automated and collaboration becomes seamless, teams can shift their focus from administration to analysis, from data chasing to delivering insight. 

That balance between human expertise and technological enablement sits at the heart of one of the most anticipated sessions at CwX APAC 2025: “Tech-Enabled, People-Led: How Firms Are Rewriting the Audit Playbook.” 

Leading by Example 

Kaisee Chwalko, Director at AQA Advisory and former National Director of Technical Audit at Moore Australia, has spent more than 15 years helping firms raise audit quality and adopt smarter ways of working. From her early career at Pitcher Partners and Crowe Horwath to leading Moore’s national audit methodology, she’s seen how digital transformation can enhance not just compliance, but also staff engagement. 

Kaisee believes that empowering professionals with well-designed technology allows them to spend less time documenting and more time thinking. “When people have clarity and control over their workflow, they make better decisions,” she explains. Her experience demonstrates how thoughtful adoption of automation and analytics creates space for deeper insight, mentorship and professional growth. 

Aik Liang L., Founder and Partner at YouTrust Singapore, brings a similar focus on empowerment shaped by an international career spanning EY, Crowe Horwath First Trust LLP and Prime Accountants LLP. A Certified Fraud Examiner, he has built teams that combine traditional assurance skills with modern data analysis and ethical oversight. For Aik Liang, technology is an enabler of quality and trust: “Automation gives our professionals time to think critically. That’s where real value for clients and satisfaction for auditors begins.” 

Rewriting the Audit Playbook 

Both leaders have witnessed how technology, when applied purposefully, can elevate every stage of the audit. Cloud-based collaboration eliminates version confusion; data analytics surfaces risks sooner; and AI-powered validation tools strengthen accuracy and consistency. 

But perhaps the most profound impact isn’t operational, it’s cultural. When professionals feel supported by technology rather than constrained by it, their confidence, curiosity and creativity grow. Firms become more resilient, adaptive and focused on delivering insight rather than output. 

That is the future this session will explore: an audit environment where people and technology work in harmony, freeing teams to deliver their best work without the drag of inefficiency. 

Join the Conversation at CwX APAC 2025 

At CwX APAC 2025, you’ll hear from Kaisee, Aik Liang and other leaders from across the region who are transforming their firms through smarter, people-centred innovation. 

Discover how technology can remove barriers, improve quality and empower professionals to thrive in an era of rapid change. Register free for CwX APAC 2025.