HLB expands strategic partnership with Inflo to support member firms' growth

HLB, the global network of independent advisory and accounting firms, has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Inflo, giving member firms access to a Digital Audit platform designed to help them create greater value for clients, strengthen differentiation in the market and unlock new opportunities for growth. The expanded partnership is focused on bringing Inflo’s Working Papers solution to HLB member firms, alongside its wider suite of client collaboration and data analytics solutions.

As accounting firms seek to deliver deeper insight, greater efficiency and higher-value services, HLB is helping member firms adopt a more intelligence-driven approach to audit. Inflo’s connected platform brings together trusted data, modern audit methodology, workflow, client collaboration and AI-enabled capabilities within a single environment.

At the centre of the expanded partnership is Inflo’s Working Papers solution, which combines audit documentation, methodology and workflow management to support a more consistent and connected approach to audit delivery. HLB member firms will also receive dedicated training, onboarding and implementation support to help them embed the solution successfully and realise value more quickly.

The partnership reflects HLB’s commitment to equipping member firms with the technology, support and capabilities they need to strengthen audit quality, improve the client experience and grow more sustainably. By connecting professional judgement, data and technology throughout the audit, firms can move beyond fragmented and compliance-focused processes to deliver richer insight and greater value to clients.

A shared community will also enable firms across the HLB network to exchange knowledge, learn from each other’s experience and share leading practices as they modernise their approach to audit.

"Our member firms are focused on helping their clients around the world while continuing to grow and create value in their markets. This partnership gives firms access to a uniquely connected Digital Audit platform that combines data, methodology and emerging AI capabilities in a practical and scalable way. It reflects our commitment to helping firms strengthen audit quality, enhance client service and build competitive advantage to achieve long-term growth."

Amy Spillard; Head of Technology Partnerships, HLB International

“Clients increasingly expect more from their auditors than simply an audit opinion. They value insight, perspective and an auditor who really understands their business.

Inflo has helped us use data more effectively to deliver that, but just as importantly, it has encouraged us to challenge how we audit. It helps us build and tell the story of the business through the audit process, understanding what has changed, where the risks lie, what the data is telling us and how that should shape the work we perform.

That makes the audit more focused and meaningful for us as auditors, while also helping us to provide greater insight to clients, strengthen relationships and develop our people.”

Caroline Monk; Partner, Menzies (HLB UK)

"The firms that thrive in the years ahead will successfully combine professional expertise, trusted data and technologies like AI to benefit their clients and the experience of being audited. Growth increasingly comes from intelligence - the ability to turn information into insight, insight into action, and action into better outcomes for clients. We're excited to work alongside HLB and its member firms to bring those better outcomes to clients consistently around the world."

Mark Edmondson; CEO, Inflo

About HLB

HLB International is a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms and through the power of 58,538 professionals across 155 countries, we combine local expertise and global capablities to service client's needs. Learn more about HLB's global services and capabilities: www.hlb.global

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About Inflo

Inflo is a Digital Audit platform that helps accounting firms create greater value for clients through connected intelligence. By bringing together trusted data, audit methodology, workflow, client collaboration and AI-enabled capabilities in a single environment, Inflo enables firms to deliver a more connected, insight-driven audit experience. For more information, visit www.inflo.com.

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