AI-supported audits
Automated audit processes for data- and document-based business models
With AI-supported audits, we automate the auditing of complex data and document processes and significantly increase the audit rate beyond traditional sampling. Companies gain transparency, reduce risks, and make informed decisions based on continuous, audit-proof analyses. Our solution integrates flexibly into your individual regulations, guidelines, and workflows. This allows you to strategically develop your audit processes with us.
AI in auditing: From manual auditing to continuous monitoring
Traditional audits are proven, but often time-consuming, sample-based, and resource-intensive. AI-supported audits enable continuous, scalable, and audit-proof auditing of large volumes of data and documents across processes, organizational units, and external partners.
Instead of time-delayed random sampling, data-based real-time checks with a high audit rate and an objective basis for decision-making are carried out.
The focus is on intelligent analysis mechanisms that:
- automatically evaluate structured and unstructured data
- identify anomalies and deviations
- document all audit steps in a traceable manner
The result: greater security with less manual effort.
What distinguishes AI-supported audits from traditional audits?
Traditional audits are predominantly based on manual audit processes, random samples, and on-site appointments. This results in high time and cost expenditures, especially when dealing with large amounts of data or complex regulations. EXCON is at home in both worlds.
With our own audit software ex:plore and a Europe-wide network of auditors, we carry out audits completely individually according to your requirements in your company:
- Traditional on-site audits
- Fully digital audits
- Hybrid audit models
We take care of the implementation of the audits completely for our clients. Companies benefit from:
- Standardized audit methodologies
- Industry-specific expertise
- Europe-wide operational presence
- Measurable resource savings
The targeted use of AI in conjunction with our technology partner MotionsCloud significantly expands this service portfolio.
AI automates the processing and analysis of large amounts of data and documents, reduces manual effort, and shortens throughput times along the entire process chain.
How AI and human expertise interact at EXCON
In many cases, AI optimally complements existing traditional audits:
- AI takes over data collection, classification, and plausibility checks
- Our experienced auditors are responsible for technical evaluation and quality assurance
This creates a flexible audit model that combines technological efficiency with operational experience. You benefit from faster audit processes, lower internal workload, and measurable cost advantages.
The audit process at a glance: AI-supported audit mechanisms
- Fully automated data collection and structuring: Documents, receipts, images, and metadata are read and contextualized with the help of AI.
- Rule-based and learning audit mechanisms: Technically defined audit rules are combined with machine learning models to identify clear violations and complex deviation patterns.
- Plausibility and consistency checks: Figures, time periods, regions, and dependencies are systematically compared.
- Anomaly and risk assessment: Notable cases are prioritized and forwarded to audit, finance, or compliance teams.
- Audit-proof documentation: All audit steps and decision-making logic are documented in a fully traceable manner.
Added value of AI-supported audits for companies
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Secure and EU-compliant data processing for AI-supported audits
AI-supported audits using our technology partner MotionsCloud's proprietary platform with hosting and data storage in Europe. Audit and business data are not transferred to cloud providers in the US or China. Processing is carried out in accordance with the EU GDPR and in compliance with the EU AI Regulation.
Together with MotionsCloud, we integrate AI-based data and document analysis into an audit-proof architecture with clear authorization concepts, encryption, and transparent decision-making logic.
Use case: AI-supported incentive audits in the automotive sector
Automated review of bonus and incentive programs
EXCON has decades of experience in the automotive sector, particularly in:
- Credit collateral reviews (floor checks, self-checks)
- Dealer and process audits
- Incentive and bonus checks
We understand the requirements of all parties involved in the ecosystem:
- Banks need reliable collateral and risk transparency
- Dealers expect efficient and fair audit processes
- OEMs and importers need a valid basis for decision-making
Our approach creates added value for all players in the system.
Why are incentive programs particularly suitable for AI-supported audits?
Bonus and incentive programs are characterized by:
- Numerous sets of rules
- Regular changes or additions to the bonus rules
- Different target definitions
- Large amounts of data
From our many years of experience, we know that this is precisely where high audit costs, provisions, and uncertainties arise.
Typical challenges include:
- A wide variety of different incentive models
- Different programs for each market or dealer
- High manual audit effort
- Delayed approvals
- Media breaks between systems
- Provisions in cases of unclear rule compliance (until the final bonus audit – sometimes 18 months later)
- Without automation, this leads to a lack of transparency and financial risks.
Fully automated AI-supported incentive audit process at EXCON
- Digital data entry by dealers (QR code or personalized link)
- Upload of relevant sales and target evidence
- AI-supported structuring and classification
- Rule and plausibility checks
- Risk assessment and prioritization
- Audit report and reliable decision
Optionally supplemented by on-site audits via our Europe-wide network.
The result: Every incentive application is automatically checked in a consistent, objective, and traceable manner, digitally supported, and, if necessary, professionally verified.
AI-supported audits as a strategic management tool
AI-supported audits enable the transition from reactive individual checks to preventive, continuous monitoring and real-time auditing. This results in:
- greater transparency
- faster decision-making processes
- measurable cost advantages
- sustainable risk reduction
By combining decades of audit experience, its own software solution, a Europe-wide network of auditors, and AI-supported data analysis, EXCON, together with MotionsCloud, has created an audit model that sensibly combines expertise and technology.
Arrange a demo now
If you would like to see how AI-supported audits can be implemented in your organization, we would be happy to show you in a personal demo. Get in touch with us now using the contact form.
Frequently asked questions about AI-supported audits
Does AI replace human auditors?
No. AI automates data analysis and rule checking. In complex cases, the final assessment should still be carried out by experienced EXCON auditors.
Are AI-supported audits audit-proof?
Yes. All audit steps are documented and stored in a traceable, auditable manner.
For which companies is the model suitable?
For organizations with complex rules and regulations, high data volumes, and regular auditing requirements.
