Auditors bring accountability, transparency, and reliability to a public company’s financial reporting, thus enhancing investor confidence and increasing public trust in the capital markets. As our capital markets evolve, so does the role of the auditor. Emerging landscapes like ESG reporting, new technologies, and unprecedented global circumstances demand that auditors continue to adapt to the needs of the capital markets. Auditors are uniquely prepared to answer the call. That’s Audit in Action.

Explore below to see how auditors and other members of the financial reporting supply chain enhance trust and reliability in financial reporting.

 
03/01/2026
Bringing Trust to the Digital Asset Ecosystem
The digital asset ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and trust is critical in shaping the future of these innovations. While the use of digital assets at U.S. public companies remains relatively limited, their prevalence in certain segments of the financial system...
 
12/02/2025
AI, Digital Assets, and Sustainability: What Form 10-Ks Tell Us About Reporting Trends
We analyzed S&P 500 companies’ SEC Form 10-Ks to understand what leading companies are disclosing about these fast-moving topics and where in the 10-K companies are relaying this information to investors. Our findings show that AI, digital assets, and sustainability-related...
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Auditor Independence
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Emerging Reporting Areas
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