- The Value of the Audit to U.S. Capital MarketsAlmost everyone depends on capital markets in some way. They benefit us all, powering our economy and the innovative products and services that make everyday life possible. “The capital markets are foundational to modern economic systems around the globe,” said John Farrell, Audit Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, KPMG. “They provide...June 1st, 2022
Blog Post, Video, Audit Committee, Auditors, Investors, Policymakers, Audit Quality, Auditor Independence - 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, 2022Audit Committee, Auditors, Investors, Policymakers, Audit Quality, Auditor Independence, Press Releases
- 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
- Auditor Independence: A Cornerstone of Audit QualityOur capital markets are an important engine for driving and maintaining our economic and societal well-being and they rely on the independent third-party assurance that auditors are able to provide. Enhancing the trust and reliability of this information is a key aspect of the public interest role that public company...October 21st, 2021Video, Company Management, Investors, Auditor Independence
- How Audits Support Capital MarketsOur capital markets are an important engine for driving and maintaining our economic and societal well-being for working family investors. Audited financial statements because of their reliability have long been a critical component of our strong capital markets. “Audits serve as the backbone to the capital markets,” said Vanessa Teitelbaum, Senior...August 31st, 2021Video, Company Management, Investors, Auditor Independence
- IESBA: Proposed Revisions to the Non-Assurance Services Provisions of the CodeComment Letter IESBA: Proposed Revisions to the Non-Assurance Services Provisions of the Code Thursday, May 21, 2020 Download PDF The CAQ believes auditor independence is foundational to audit quality. Being independent is a core part of the auditor’s role, and thus maintaining and enhancing independence are top priorities for the auditing profession. As...May 21st, 2020Comment Letter, Auditors, Policymakers, Auditor Independence
- Auditor Independence: Key Questions and AnswersAuditor Independence: Key Questions and Answers Wednesday, January 22, 2020 “Being independent is integral to the auditor’s role,” writes CAQ Technical Director of Professional Practice Vanessa Teitelbaum, CPA, in this January 2020 article on LinkedIn. Teitelbaum focuses on a December 2019 proposal from the US Securities and Exchange Commission to modernize its...January 22nd, 2020Auditors, Policymakers, Auditor Independence, Speeches and Commentary
- Key Updates on Audit Committee Transparency and Investor ConfidenceVideo Key Updates on Audit Committee Transparency and Investor Confidence Tuesday, February 13, 2018 What new regulations should be on the radar of boards of directors and audit committees? What improvements have audit committees made to their voluntary disclosures—and which disclosure topics demand more attention? In this episode of Inside America’s Boardrooms, CAQ...February 14th, 2018Video, Audit Committee, Auditors, Company Management, Audit Quality, Auditor Independence
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