TLDR: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) convened a high-level forum in Hanoi on October 13, 2025, to discuss the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in modernising public auditing and enhancing financial governance. The event, attended by over 100 participants, highlighted AI’s potential to shift auditing practices from reactive to predictive, emphasizing data-driven analysis and value-driven recommendations.
Hanoi, Vietnam – October 13, 2025 – The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the State Audit Office of Vietnam (SAV) hosted a significant international dialogue in Hanoi today, bringing together over 100 leaders and experts to deliberate on the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on public auditing and financial governance. The forum underscored the urgent need to integrate AI and advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public financial management.
Bui Quoc Dung, SAV’s deputy auditor general, delivered a compelling opening address, asserting that AI is fundamentally reshaping the operational landscape of the auditing sector. “I believe the strength of the auditing profession does not come from individual nations, but from the connection of knowledge, data, and international standards,” Dung stated. He further elaborated on the paradigm shift AI necessitates: “AI requires not just a change in tools, but also a transformation in thinking, from examining what has happened to analysing what is happening and forecasting what will happen; from auditing documents to auditing data; and from reporting results to providing value-driven recommendations for public policy.”
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Dung emphasized that this new era demands auditors to embody three core qualities: integrity, intelligence, and responsibility, all dedicated to serving citizens and fostering sustainable development. The dialogue attracted a diverse group of participants, including senior officials from SAV and ACCA, alongside representatives from leading domestic and international auditing firms, banks, and professional associations, all keen to explore strategies for leveraging technology to improve public audit efficiency and modernise public financial management. The discussions focused on practical applications and strategic frameworks to integrate AI into auditing processes, aiming to move beyond traditional compliance checks towards more proactive, insightful, and predictive oversight.
