Case Study: BDO achieves greater audit efficiency and Three Lines of Defence effectiveness with Ideagen Pentana

BDO Risk Advisory Services: Increasing Efficiencies with “Three Lines of Defence” & ‘Golden Thread’

BDO Risk Advisory Services faced a fragmented GRC approach because its previous audit technology didn’t support all elements of the Three Lines of Defence, leaving risk and control activities disjointed and limiting quality assurance, file control and consistent methodology across engagements.

BDO implemented Ideagen Pentana as its standard audit automation platform, giving teams a centralised, configurable repository that enforces risk‑driven methodology, mandatory review steps and the “Golden Thread” from objectives to risks, controls and audit. The result was faster, more consistent global audits with improved quality, visibility and accountability, easier reporting for stakeholders and a scalable solution being rolled out worldwide.

BDO

Nigel Burbidge

Partner and Global Head of Risk Advisory Services