In his latest article, Saad Maniar explores how audit serves a purpose far beyond financial compliance, acting as a cornerstone of trust, transparency, and accountability in business and society. While no audit can eliminate all risk, high-quality audits help identify weaknesses, improve governance, and provide confidence in financial reporting, enabling investors, lenders, businesses, and the public to make informed decisions. The article highlights how failures in trust can have far-reaching consequences, underscoring the collective responsibility of auditors, regulators, and professional bodies in safeguarding the integrity of financial systems. Ultimately, it argues that audit is not just about protecting numbers, it is about protecting confidence in institutions, supporting economic stability, and safeguarding livelihoods and futures.
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