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AuditBig 4Global
Standardizing XBRL Review Across Global Practice
Big 4 Audit Firm
50,000+ employees
6 weeks
60%
Review Time
100%
Consistency
40+
Coverage
85%
Client Errors
The Challenge
A Big 4 firm needed to standardize their XBRL review procedures across 40+ countries. Each office was using different tools and methodologies, leading to inconsistent audit quality.
Pain Points
- ✗Inconsistent review methodology across offices
- ✗Multiple tools creating training burden
- ✗No centralized quality metrics
- ✗Difficulty tracking regulatory changes
- ✗Manual comparison of year-over-year filings
The Solution
The firm deployed Xerify as their standard XBRL review platform, integrated with their internal audit workflow system.
Key Features Used
Multi-taxonomy validation (ESEF, SEC, local)
Year-over-year comparison reports
Audit documentation generation
Role-based access control
Centralized quality dashboard
Training mode for junior staff
The Results
60%
Review Time
Reduction per engagement
100%
Consistency
Standardized methodology globally
40+
Coverage
Countries using the platform
85%
Client Errors
More errors identified pre-filing
"Having a single platform for XBRL review globally has transformed our practice. Partners can now rely on consistent quality regardless of which office performs the work."
Global XBRL Lead Partner
Big 4 Audit Firm
Implementation Timeline
1
PilotWeek 1-2
Testing with 3 key offices
2
MethodologyWeek 3
Standard procedures development
3
TrainingWeek 4-5
Train-the-trainer program
4
Global RolloutWeek 6
Phased global deployment
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