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Key Audit Matter (KAM)

A Key Audit Matter refers to significant issues identified by auditors during the financial statement audit that required substantial professional judgment. These matters are disclosed in the audit report to enhance transparency and provide stakeholders with deeper insight into areas of higher risk or complexity.

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