- Audit Committees Being Challenged by Increased Complexity, ‘Scope Creep,’ According to New Report from CAQ and DeloitteAudit Committees Being Challenged by Increased Complexity, ‘Scope Creep,’ According to New Report from CAQ and Deloitte Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Inaugural edition of the “Audit Committee Practices Report”, a collaboration between Deloitte’s Center for Board Effectiveness and the CAQ, indicates audit committees of all sizes are rigorous in addressing an expanding...January 25th, 2022
Audit Committee, Auditors, Investors, Policymakers, Audit Quality, Auditor Independence, Press Releases - PCAOB: Supervision of Audits Involving Other AuditorsComment Letter PCAOB: Supervision of Audits Involving Other Auditors Tuesday, November 30, 2021 In this comment letter, the CAQ provides views to the PCAOB related to its Release No. 2021-005, Rulemaking Docket Matter No. 042: Second Supplemental Request for Comment: Proposed Amendments Relating to the Supervision of Audits Involving Other Auditors and Proposed...November 30th, 2021Comment Letter, Auditors, Policymakers, Audit Quality
- Report Reveals Audit Committee Disclosures in Proxy Statements Continue to IncreaseReport Reveals Audit Committee Disclosures in Proxy Statements Continue to Increase Wednesday, November 10, 2021 Public company disclosures increased in several areas – including cybersecurity and non-audit services – while opportunities remain to increase transparency for the benefit of investors Washington, DC (November 10, 2021) – New data from the Center for Audit...November 10th, 2021Auditors, Investors, Audit Quality, Auditor Independence, Press Releases
- The Future of Audit QualityThe Future of Audit Quality Thursday, November 4, 2021 In a rapidly evolving environment, external public company auditors remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of audit quality. This commitment to quality was on full display at the Future of Audit Quality event hosted by the CAQ and the Chamber of Commerce’s...November 4th, 2021Audit Committee, Auditors, Investors, Policymakers, Audit Quality
- CAQ Symposium 2021CAQ Symposium 2021 Thursday, September 9, 2021 Virtual Event | July 26 – July 27, 2021 Hosted by Crowe LLP CAQ Symposium 2021, held over two afternoons in late July, continued the tradition of bringing together leading academic scholars, regulators, and top practitioners from the CAQ’s Governing Board Member firms. Because of COVID-19, the...September 9th, 2021Event, Academics, Auditors, Audit Quality
- CAQ Alert 2021-01: Auditor and Audit Committee Considerations Relating to Special Purposes Acquisition Company (SPAC) Initial Public Offerings and MergersAlert, Publications CAQ Alert 2021-01: Auditor and Audit Committee Considerations Relating to Special Purposes Acquisition Company (SPAC) Initial Public Offerings and Mergers Monday, May 3, 2021 Download PDF Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) have been used for decades as a mechanism for private companies to access capital markets. Recently, SPACs exploded in popularity...May 3rd, 2021Alert, Audit Committee, Auditors, Audit Quality
- Profession in Focus: Exclusive Conversation with Former SEC Chair Jay ClaytonVideo Profession in Focus: Exclusive Conversation with Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton Thursday, February 11, 2021 CAQ Executive Director Julie Bell Lindsay sat down (virtually) with former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton for an exclusive conversation about the SEC under Clayton’s tenure. They discuss the modernization of auditor independence rules, financial reporting during COVID-19,...February 11th, 2021Video, Auditors, Policymakers, Audit Quality, Emerging Reporting Areas
- Common Themes Emerge in Data from First Year of CAMs ImplementationCommon Themes Emerge in Data from First Year of CAMs Implementation Thursday, December 3, 2020 Taxes, goodwill and/or intangibles, contingent liabilities, and revenue among most common CAMs in auditor reports for S&P 100 companies Washington, D.C. (December 3) – The CAQ released a new report today with data and analysis on the...December 4th, 2020Auditors, Investors, Audit Quality, Press Releases
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