Alert Public Policy and Technical Alert, June 2018 Friday, July 6, 2018 Download PDF As part of the Center for Audit Quality’s ongoing effort to keep members and stakeholders informed on significant public policy and accounting matters, we are pleased to offer the Public Policy and Technical Alert (PPTA). Each month, the PPTA...

Comment Letter SEC: Auditor Independence with Respect to Certain Loans or Debtor-Creditor Relationships Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Download PDF In this letter to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the CAQ provides views on an SEC proposal to improve certain aspects of Rule 2-01(c)(1)(ii)(A) of Regulation S-X, referred to as the “Loan...

Get Inspired by a Veteran’s Courage Monday, July 2, 2018 In this LinkedIn post ahead of the July 4 holiday, CAQ Executive Director Cindy Fornelli reflects on the energy and inspiration she has drawn from providing career guidance to a service member who is transitioning from the military to the civilian workforce....

Comment Letter IOSCO: Consultation Report on Good Practices for Audit Committees in Supporting Audit Quality Monday, June 25, 2018 Download PDF In this letter to the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), the CAQ expresses its support for IOSCO’s view that the quality of financial reports, supported by an independent external audit, is...

Alert Public Policy and Technical Alert, May 2018 Friday, June 8, 2018 Download PDF As part of the Center for Audit Quality’s ongoing effort to keep members and stakeholders informed on significant public policy and accounting matters, we are pleased to offer the Public Policy and Technical Alert (PPTA). Each month, the PPTA...

The Global CPA: Insights and Advice Monday, June 4, 2018 What are the benefits of working at a firm with a global footprint in the public company auditing profession? What are the challenges? In this Q&A on LinkedIn, CAQ Executive Director Cindy Fornelli gets insights from Chris Alabi, CPA, ACA, the CAQ’s...

Alert CAQ Alert #2018-02 – Audit Planning Alert for Auditors of Brokers and Dealers Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Download PDF CAQ Alert #2018-02, Audit Planning Alert for Auditors of Brokers and Dealers (Planning Alert), poses questions for auditors of brokers and dealers to consider as they plan both their audit and attestation engagements....

Talk to Your Auditors About Cybersecurity Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Communication around cybersecurity is critical between and among boards of directors, company management, external auditors, and internal auditors, writes CAQ Executive Director Cindy Fornelli at the NACD Board Leaders’ blog. Drawing from the CAQ’s April 2018 tool, Cybersecurity Risk Management Oversight: A...