- Audit Committee Insights | July 2021Newsletter Audit Committee Insights | July 2021 Thursday, July 22, 2021 Summer is here! Before you head to the beach, the mountains, the lake, or the pool, read on to find the latest financial reporting news and insights for audit committees. We welcome input; please let us know what you think. Subscribe here so...July 22nd, 2021
Newsletter, Audit Committee - Audit Committee Insights | June 2021Newsletter Audit Committee Insights | June 2021 Thursday, June 17, 2021 It’s almost…summer! Beach weather, summer reading, BBQ’s, cold beer and Q2 quarterly reports. Read on to find the latest financial reporting news and insights for audit committees. We welcome input; please let us know what you think. Would you like to receive these...June 17th, 2021Newsletter, Audit Committee
- CAQ Alert 2021-02: Amendments to SEC Independence RulesAlert CAQ Alert 2021-02: Amendments to SEC Independence Rules Thursday, June 10, 2021 Download PDF The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved amendments to certain auditor independence requirements in Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X in October 2020. These amendments are effective June 9, 2021. Voluntary early compliance is permitted after December 11, 2020...June 10th, 2021Alert, Audit Committee, Auditors
- The Ongoing Challenge of Effective ESG Reporting and Data DisclosureVideo The Ongoing Challenge of Effective ESG Reporting and Data Disclosure Thursday, May 6, 2021 In this webcast, presented at Ethisphere’s 2021 Global Ethics Summit, we dive into the challenges of effectively reporting ESG information, how companies can increase effective reporting, and how the standards and frameworks can be applied today. Panelists: Margot Cella, Vice...May 6th, 2021Video, Audit Committee, Auditors, Investors, Policymakers, ESG
- 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
- Enhancing Skepticism to Fight FraudVideo Enhancing Skepticism to Fight Fraud Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Failure to exercise skepticism can result in significant consequences, including fraud. An appropriate level of skepticism can help members of the financial reporting supply chain and other relevant stakeholders enhance their effectiveness in mitigating the risk of fraud and misconduct. They can use...December 22nd, 2020Video, Audit Committee, Auditors, Company Management, Preparers/Issuers, Anti-Fraud
- CAQ Report Details How Auditors Can Enhance Trust in Company-Prepared Cybersecurity DisclosuresCAQ Report Details How Auditors Can Enhance Trust in Company-Prepared Cybersecurity Disclosures Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Washington DC, October 27 – Today, the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) released a new report revealing how the auditor’s role can evolve beyond public company financial statements to enhance the reliability of company-prepared cybersecurity disclosures....October 27th, 2020Audit Committee, Auditors, Cybersecurity, Press Releases
- New Report Reveals Public Companies Continue to Increase Audit Committee Disclosures in Proxy StatementsNew Report Reveals Public Companies Continue to Increase Audit Committee Disclosures in Proxy Statements Monday, October 12, 2020 Public companies and audit committees should consider accelerating the trend of increasing disclosures to build investor confidence in capital markets during this time of uncertainty. Washington, DC (October 12, 2020) – New data shows that...October 18th, 2020Audit Committee, Investors, Press Releases
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