Summary of Workshop on the Evolving Role of the Auditor summarizes a March workshop in New York on the ideas most frequently identified for further exploration during the CAQ’s 2011 outreach on how the public company auditor’s role might evolve to meet the needs of investors (Observations on the Evolving Role of the Auditor). The report highlights workshop discussions on the benefits of auditor involvement with Management’s Discussion and Analysis, earnings releases, and key performance indicators.