FinReg and CPA.com's alliance targets US
FinReg Global Solutions and CPA.com have partnered to launch QMCore platform in the US, targeting a market of 18,000 audit and accounting companies.
FinReg is an Irish innovator in RegTech, while CPA.com is the business and technology arm of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
QMCore is a quality management platform specifically designed for audit firms.
This collaboration signifies a notable achievement for FinReg, providing access to a vast market comprising more than 46,000 accounting and audit firms across the US.
FinReg is the first Irish enterprise to attain Preferred Partner status with CPA.com.
QMCore aims to support audit firms in adapting to changing regulatory requirements, including SQMS No. 1 and QC 1000.
Created in Dublin, this adaptable, cloud-based solution streamlines compliance processes and boosts operational efficiency for its clients.
The platform delivers a unified system for conducting risk assessments, delegating responsibilities, and maintaining thorough audit trails.
This capability is intended to alleviate the administrative challenges that audit firms encounter in their compliance activities.
Through CPA.com's Preferred Partner Programme, QMCore will be accessible to a network of 18,000 firms.
Established in 2017, FinReg is located in Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin, and caters to various sectors, including professional services and healthcare.
FinReg Global CEO David Butler said: 'We are delighted with this long-term strategic partnership and it is a great outcome for us to have QMCore recognised as the preferred provider of a quality solution for an organisation such as CPA.com.
'The partnership reflects our commitment to delivering compliance-driven innovation that empowers firms to meet the demands of modern regulation.'
"FinReg and CPA.com's alliance targets US" was originally created and published by The Accountant, a GlobalData owned brand.
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