CAQ Commends FASB’s Issuance of Guidance to Improve Financial Reporting of Going Concern Entities Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Washington, DC – Center for Audit Quality Executive Director Cindy Fornelli released the following statement on the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) issuance of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going...

CAQ “Pulse Poll” Explores Strong Investor Confidence in Stock Exchanges Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Washington, DC – According to a new “pulse poll” from the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), data security, regulatory oversight, and longevity are the most important factors behind rising investor confidence levels in U.S. stock exchanges. The CAQ’s...

Center for Audit Quality Launches “Profession in Focus” Web Video Series Wednesday, May 27, 2015 Inaugural episode features Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert as she shares her perspectives on leadership Washington, DC – The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) today launched an online video series that aims to highlight critical issues facing the...

Comment Letter PCAOB: Concept Release on Audit Quality Indicators Monday, September 28, 2015 Download PDF In this comment letter, the CAQ commends the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for recognizing the vital role audit committees serve in protecting the interests of investors and for seeking comment on whether and how disclosures could be...

Publications Seventh Annual CAQ Symposium Sunday, August 9, 2015 Download PDF Download PDF August 9, 2015 Chicago, IL Hosted by Deloitte & Touche LLP Top practitioners from the public company auditing profession gathered with leading academics at the CAQ’s Seventh Annual Symposium, held on August 9, 2015 in Chicago. The event is a key...

Comment Letter PCAOB: The Auditor’s Use of the Work of Specialists Friday, July 31, 2015 Download PDF The CAQ provides views on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) Staff Consultation Paper 2015-01, The Auditor’s Use of the Work of Specialists. The CAQ believes that any enhancements to existing auditing standards and guidance...

Comment Letter OECD: 2014 Review of the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance Tuesday, January 6, 2015 Download PDF In this comment letter, the CAQ agrees with certain proposed changes to Section V, Disclosure and Transparency, of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Principles of Corporate Governance. The changes reflect an increased...

Publications Sixth Annual CAQ Symposium Sunday, August 3, 2014 Download PDF Hosted by EY Top practitioners from the public company auditing profession gathered with leading academics at the Sixth CAQ Annual Symposium, held on August 3, 2015 in Atlanta. The event, which coincides with the American Accounting Association’s Annual Meeting, is a key part...