CAQ Public Policy and Technical Alert, October 2016

Each month, the CAQ Public Policy and Technical Alert highlights and examines regulatory, standard-setting, legislative, and broader financial reporting developments impacting the public company audit profession. Please note that this alert is intended as general information and should not be relied upon as being definitive or all-inclusive. The CAQ encourages member firms to refer to the rules, standards, guidance, and other resources in their entirety.

In this issue:

• PCAOB updates standard-setting agenda
• SEC updates C&DIs
• FASB releases new, proposed ASUs
• IAASB amends standards to enhance auditor focus on non-compliance with laws and regulations
• CAQ alerts summarize potential risk areas for upcoming audit cycle
• CAQ submits comment letters on SEC proposals
• CAQ website offers resources for students, educators on careers in audit
• CAQ issues new ‘Profession in Focus’ videos
• Brian P. Anderson joins CAQ Governing Board
• Upcoming Events