1. SEC: Amendments to the Accelerated Filer and Large Accelerated Filer Definitions
    Comment Letter SEC: Amendments to the Accelerated Filer and Large Accelerated Filer Definitions Monday, July 29, 2019 Download PDF In this comment letter, the CAQ provides views to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on its Proposed Rule, Amendments to the Accelerated Filer and Large Accelerated Filer Definitions. The CAQ begins its letter...
    July 29th, 2019
    CAQQ
    Comment Letter, Auditors, Policymakers, Preparers/Issuers
  2. Profession in Focus: Critical Audit Matters, Investors, and Investor Relations
    Video Profession in Focus: Critical Audit Matters, Investors, and Investor Relations Monday, July 15, 2019 On this edition of Profession in Focus, get insights on critical audit matters (CAMs), from Dennis McGowan, CPA, Technical Director of Professional Practice at the CAQ. McGowan provides an overview of the CAMs requirement, when it becomes effective,...
    July 15th, 2019
    CAQQ
    Video, Auditors, Investors, Preparers/Issuers, Audit Quality
  3. Equip Yourself for Implementation of the New Credit Losses Standard
    In this post at the NACD BoardTalk blog, CAQ Executive Director Julie Bell Lindsay touches on key questions and takeaways from the CAQ's May 2019 publication, Preparing for The New Credit Losses Standard: A Tool for Audit Committees.
    May 23rd, 2019
    CAQQ
    Audit Committee, Preparers/Issuers, Speeches and Commentary
  4. CAQ Statement on Proposed SEC Rulemaking to Amend Accelerated Filer Definition
    CAQ Statement on Proposed SEC Rulemaking to Amend Accelerated Filer Definition Thursday, May 9, 2019 Washington, DC – The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) issued the following statement from Executive Director Julie Bell Lindsay on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to amend the “accelerated filer” definition, with the effect of...
    May 9th, 2019
    CAQQ
    Auditors, Preparers/Issuers
  5. The Power of Working Together: A Retirement Reflection
    The Power of Working Together: A Retirement Reflection Monday, December 17, 2018 At the end of the 2018—and ahead of her announced retirement in the spring of 2019—Cindy Fornelli shared reflections in a LinkedIn commentary highlighting one overarching idea that connects many of her experiences over 12 years as the CAQ’s Executive...
    December 17th, 2018
    CAQQ
    Academics, Audit Committee, Auditors, Global, Investors, Policymakers, Preparers/Issuers, Speeches and Commentary
  6. CAQ Tool Helps Audit Committees Address Emerging Tech's Impact on Financial Reporting
    CAQ Tool Helps Audit Committees Address Emerging Tech’s Impact on Financial Reporting Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Washington, DC – A new resource from the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ), Emerging Technologies: An Oversight Tool for Audit Committees, provides a framework and questions audit committees may ask management and auditors to help inform...
    December 11th, 2018
    CAQQ
    Audit Committee, Auditors, Global, Investors, Policymakers, Preparers/Issuers, Press Releases
  7. Center for Audit Quality Update
    Center for Audit Quality Update Monday, December 10, 2018 Cindy Fornelli Executive Director Center for Audit Quality December 10, 2018 AICPA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments Washington, DC As prepared for delivery Good morning, all, and thank you, Brad , for that kind introduction. And thank you to Barry for your insightful remarks, which were thought-provoking...
    December 10th, 2018
    CAQQ
    Audit Committee, Auditors, Global, Investors, Policymakers, Preparers/Issuers, Speeches and Commentary
  8. CAQ Provides Lessons Learned from Dry Runs on Critical Audit Matters
    CAQ Provides Lessons Learned from Dry Runs on Critical Audit Matters Monday, December 10, 2018 Washington, DC – Robust communication and planning will be required to effectively determine and communicate critical audit matters (CAMs) in the updated auditor’s report, according to a new resource from the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ). The...
    December 7th, 2018
    CAQQ
    Audit Committee, Auditors, Global, Investors, Policymakers, Preparers/Issuers, Press Releases

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