Process Audit Services Market Report 2026

The process audit services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26.3 billion in 2025 to $27.92 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing regulatory compliance requirements, expansion of quality management standards, growing complexity of business processes, adoption of internal audit frameworks, rising focus on risk management.

The process audit services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $34.7 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for real-time process monitoring, growing adoption of automated audit tools, expansion of digital transformation initiatives, rising focus on sustainability audits, increasing outsourcing of specialized audit services. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of continuous process auditing, rising use of data-driven audit methodologies, growing demand for compliance-oriented process reviews, expansion of cross-functional audit engagements, enhanced focus on operational efficiency improvement.

The growth of digital transformation initiatives is anticipated to drive the expansion of the process audit services market in the future. Digital transformation initiatives involve strategic efforts by organizations to utilize digital technologies, processes, and capabilities to fundamentally alter their operations, enhance value delivery to customers, and maintain competitiveness in the digital era. The increase in digital transformation initiatives is attributed to organizations’ need to adapt to rapidly changing technological environments and consumer preferences. These initiatives improve process audit services by incorporating advanced digital technologies to streamline operations, enhance data accuracy, and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards. For example, in January 2024, a survey conducted by International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), a US-based technology company, revealed that 42% of IT professionals in large organizations reported actively using AI, while 40% were exploring its potential. Additionally, 38% of IT professionals were actively using generative AI, and 42% were investigating its applications. Consequently, the rise of digital transformation initiatives is propelling the growth of the process audit services market.

Leading companies in the process audit services market are increasingly focusing on developing advanced solutions, such as AI-powered audit automation, to improve efficiency and accuracy in auditing processes. AI-powered audit automation leverages intelligent algorithms to plan, execute, and follow up on audit tasks while analyzing large volumes of financial data and supporting risk assessment, allowing auditors to concentrate on high-value judgment and client services. For example, in April 2025, AuditFile, Inc., a U.S.-based cloud software company, launched AuditFile AI Audit Agents, an autonomous cloud-based system integrated with its existing audit platform. The solution automates repetitive and time-consuming audit tasks, enabling auditors to perform attest procedures, prepare financial statements, and analyze data more effectively. It maintains human oversight by providing real-time approvals and feedback, while streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration across internal audit teams. Additionally, the platform integrates workpaper and trial balance management, audit methodology, and workflow into an open system compatible with existing technology environments, and is immediately available for customers on Pro Plus and Enterprise plans.

In September 2023, Kester Capital bolstered its market presence by acquiring GXP Engaged Auditing Services, a Germany-based accounting and auditing company specializing in process audit services. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Kester Capital's service offerings on a broader scale, strengthening its position in the global market and augmenting its capabilities to cater to the evolving needs of organizations undergoing digital transformation initiatives.

Major companies operating in the process audit services market are Amazon.com Inc., Accenture plc, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, Ernst & Young Global Limited, KPMG International Limited, Capgemini SE, BDO Global, Nexia International, Baker Tilly International, RSM International, Mazars LLP, PKF International, Grant Thornton International, Protiviti Inc., Crowe Global, Marcum LLP, Expertise Accelerated, Armanino, Mynd Solution, RKL eSolutions, SAAVHA Inc., JS Morlu LLC, Ermetic, Meru Accounting

North America was the largest region in the process audit services market in 2025. The regions covered in the process audit services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the process audit services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The process audit services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as process evaluation, compliance audits, risk assessment, internal control reviews, and documentation and reporting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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