- Updating the Auditor's Report: Opportunities and ChallengesUpdating the Auditor’s Report: Opportunities and Challenges Tuesday, April 3, 2018 What opportunities might arise from updating the auditor’s reporting model in the United States, and what are related challenges for audit committees and others? In this post at the NACD Board Leaders’ blog, CAQ Executive Director Cindy Fornelli provides perspective on...April 3rd, 2018
Academics, Audit Committee, Auditors, Global, Investors, Policymakers, Preparers/Issuers, Speeches and Commentary - SOX: A Watershed Law That WorksSOX: A Watershed Law That Works Tuesday, March 13, 2018 The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, writes CAQ Executive Director Cindy Fornelli in this opinion submission for Compliance Week, “stands as a shining example of effective, bipartisan policymaking that has strengthened our capital markets and economy.” Fornelli points to a wide range of...March 13th, 2018Audit Committee, Auditors, Global, Investors, Policymakers, Preparers/Issuers, Speeches and Commentary
- Equality Is ExcellenceEquality Is Excellence Thursday, March 8, 2018 The public company auditing profession shows several of the key attributes that are indispensable for progress in women’s equality, writes CAQ Executive Director Cindy Fornelli in this LinkedIn Influencer post on International Women’s Day. Those attributes include extraordinary leaders (women and men), extraordinary workplaces, and...March 8th, 2018Auditors, Global, Speeches and Commentary
- Accountants Must Help Companies Fight Systemic Cyber-RisksVideo Accountants Must Help Companies Fight Systemic Cyber-Risks Tuesday, February 6, 2018 What role do accountants and auditors play in cybersecurity, and how is that role evolving? In a video interview with Bloomberg Tax, Catherine Ide, the CAQ’s Managing Director of Professional Practice and Member Services, addressed both questions. On the cybersecurity role...February 14th, 2018Video, Auditors, Global, Policymakers, Cybersecurity
- Episode 57 of "Profession in Focus" features Gilly Lord, Head of Audit Strategy & Transformation at PwC UKVideo Episode 57 of “Profession in Focus” features Gilly Lord, Head of Audit Strategy & Transformation at PwC UK Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Episode 57 of “Profession in Focus” features Gilly Lord, Head of Audit Strategy & Transformation at PwC UK. Lord discusses the impact of technological evolution on auditing, the skillsets future...February 13th, 2018Video, Auditors, Global, Preparers/Issuers, Audit Quality
- Episode 52 of "Profession in Focus" Features BDO's Chris SmithVideo Episode 52 of “Profession in Focus” Features BDO’s Chris Smith Thursday, October 12, 2017 Episode 52 of “Profession in Focus” features Chris Smith, BDO’s Global Head of Audit and Accounting. With over 30 years of auditing experience, Smith reflects on the evolution of public company auditing, the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act...October 12th, 2017Video, Auditors, Global, Policymakers, Audit Quality
- CAQ Alert #2017-04 - Select Auditing Considerations for the 2017 Audit CycleAlert CAQ Alert #2017-04 – Select Auditing Considerations for the 2017 Audit Cycle Wednesday, October 11, 2017 CAQ Alert #2017-04, Select Auditing Considerations for the 2017 Audit Cycle, reminds member firms of important auditing considerations for the 2017 audit cycle. It identifies and discusses some of the more judgmental or complex audit areas...October 9th, 2017Alert, Auditors, Global, Audit Quality
- Episode 51 of "Profession in Focus" Features Grant Thornton's Jeff BurgessVideo Episode 51 of “Profession in Focus” Features Grant Thornton’s Jeff Burgess Monday, September 18, 2017 Episode 51 of “Profession in Focus” features Jeff Burgess, national managing partner of Audit Services for Grant Thornton LLP. Burgess discusses what it means to be part of a global accounting network, the importance of training in...September 18th, 2017Video, Auditors, Global, Anti-Fraud, Audit Quality
The latest news and
resources from the CAQ.