Join us for the 2025 FAR Conference, where the future of auditing meets the forefront of innovation. This year’s theme, Audit Organization & Innovation, brings together top academic minds, industry leaders, and technology pioneers to explore the evolving landscape of auditing in an AI-driven world.
Why Attend?
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Keynotes & Expert Insights: Learn from world-renowned thought leaders
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Cutting-Edge Research: Discover the latest academic findings from leading researchers across institutions!
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Industry Perspective: Engage with practitioners from PwC, Deloitte, EY, and KPMG as they discuss how emerging technologies are shaping the audit profession today—and tomorrow.
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AI & Assurance: Dive deep into the role of artificial intelligence with sessions on AI assurance, audit technologies, and the accounting labor market.
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Real-World Cases: Gain insights into practical use-cases straight from the field with industry experts sharing current applications and innovations.
Program Highlights:
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Panel: AI Assurance and Assuring AI – With experts from DataSnipper, PwC, and Deloitte.
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Talks on Audit Judgment, Professional Skepticism, and Communication – Fresh academic perspectives that challenge traditional practices.
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Concluding Reflections & Networking Opportunities – Wrap up the conference with actionable insights and connect with peers over dinner and drinks.
This two-day event is a must for anyone passionate about the intersection of audit, technology, and forward-thinking research. Whether you’re an academic, practitioner, or policymaker, the FAR Conference 2025 offers a unique platform to learn, reflect, and lead.
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Conference Speakers
Prof. W. Robert Knechel
Frederick E. Fisher Eminent Scholar | International Accounting and Auditing Center
John Boulton
Director, Policy | The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Xiaoxing Li (PhD)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Marcel Boersma
Senior Manager Daní Digitalization | KPMG Nederland
Justin Leiby
Associate Professor of Accountancy, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Jonas Ruyter
Founder DataSnipper
Mona de Boer
Data & AI Partner | PwC
Twan van Gool
Partner | Deloitte
Prof. Dr. Sander Klous
Data & Analytics Partner | KPMG
Sara Bibler (PhD)
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Felix Vetter (PhD)
University of Mannheim
Dr. Lucia Bellora-Bienengräber
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Nout van Es
Partner | EY
Philip Wallage - Conference Host
Boardmember Foundation for Auditing Research & Professor at the University of Amsterdam
Henriëtte Prast
Chair of the FAR Board
