- The Rise in S&P 500 ESG ReportingThe public company auditing profession faces an ever-evolving corporate reporting landscape. Investors and other stakeholders increasingly seek company prepared information outside financial statements, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information which has become a top priority for companies. The demand for ESG-related disclosures is driven by large institutional and private equity...July 11th, 2023
Blog Post, Auditors, Company Management, Investors, ESG - CAQ Statement of Support for ISSB’s S1 and S2 StandardsThe CAQ applauds the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) for launching its first two sustainability disclosure standards. These standards are a significant milestone on the path to delivering a comprehensive global baseline of sustainability-related financial disclosures that will bring investors consistent, comparable sustainability-related financial information. “Investors continue to demand high-quality, accurate,...June 26th, 2023Auditors, Company Management, Investors, Policymakers, ESG, Statements
- ISSB Standards Launch SummitEarn 1 CPE Credit In partnership with ISSB, join us for a live broadcast from the New York Stock Exchange close to the expected launch of the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards as part of a series of events taking place around the world. We'll be joining the International Sustainability Standards Board...June 20th, 2023Event, Audit Committee, Auditors, Investors, Preparers/Issuers, ESG
- Capital Markets Pulse | June 2023Welcome to the Capital Markets Pulse, a new monthly newsletter from the Center for Audit Quality designed to bring you insights, resources, and tools on the latest issues impacting capital markets from the professionals known for their objective, independent analysis. Of course, I’m talking about public company auditors. As the CEO...June 8th, 2023Newsletter, Auditors, Company Management, Investors, Policymakers, Audit Quality, Auditor Independence
- Podcast | Capital Markets Pulse, Episode 1: Janet Malzone and Amanda IaconeHosted by Julie Bell Lindsay, CEO of the Center for Audit Quality, Capital Markets Pulse dives into the latest key matters related to the capital markets featuring experts from across the corporate reporting world. Not seeing the player? Please refresh the page or listen here. Subscribe for the latest episodes on Spotify,...June 6th, 2023Blog Post, Podcast, Auditors, Company Management, Investors, Audit Quality, Cybersecurity, Emerging Reporting Areas, Talent
- Comment Letter Analysis | QC 1000This analysis from the CAQ examines 43 comment letters, from accounting firms, investors, academics, and others, in response to PCAOB Proposed Auditing Standard - A Firm’s System of Quality Control and Other Proposed Amendments to PCAOB Standards, Rules, and Forms (QC 1000). Based on our analysis, we believe all stakeholders...May 31st, 2023Comment Letter, Academics, Auditors, Investors, Policymakers
- May 2023 Audit Partner SurveyAudit Partners Pessimistic on U.S. Economic Outlook as U.S. Businesses Continue to Face Inflation, Cybersecurity Risks Washington DC, May 19, 2023 – Audit partners are pessimistic about the outlook for the U.S. economy as U.S. businesses continue to face inflation, cybersecurity risks, and increased regulation, according to the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ’s), Audit...May 19th, 2023Auditors, Investors, Cybersecurity, ESG, Non-GAAP, Talent, Press Releases
- Audit Partner Observations, Fall 2022Video Audit Partner Observations, Fall 2022 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 The Center for Audit Quality explores key results from our Fall 2022 Audit Partner Survey. The Audit Partner Pulse Survey delivers public company audit partner observations on a range of topics including the overall health of the economy, business transformation, quality of corporate...February 15th, 2023Event, Video, Auditors, Company Management, Investors, Audit Quality
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