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Audit Insider | January/February 2025
Welcome back, Audit Insiders. I hope 2025 has been a great year for everyone so far, and that we have some spring weather on the horizon. For us in the financial reporting profession, it certainly has been a busy time.
Here...
Comment Letter | CARB: Information Solicitation to Inform Implementation of California Climate-Disclosure Legislation: Senate Bills 253 and 261, as amended by SB 219
The CAQ is pleased to share our views related to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Information Solicitation to Inform Implementation of California Climate-Disclosure Legislation: Senate Bills 253 and 261, as amended by SB 219.
Given our role, our comments are focused...
The Future of Work: Enhancing Corporate Culture to Deter and Detect Fraud
Companies that swiftly transitioned to remote work during the pandemic are now exploring ways to bring employees back to the office full-time, implement hybrid models, or establish long-term remote work policies. These changes present new challenges in maintaining an ethical...
The Evolving Role of Audit Committees in 2025 and Beyond
In an increasingly complex regulatory environment, and as organizations address new and ongoing challenges, the responsibilities of audit committees continue to grow.
These growing responsibilities are the focus of the 2025 Audit Committee Practices Report, a collaboration between the Center for...
Strengthening Fraud Deterrence and Detection: Key Insights from the AFC Fraud Forum
In today’s rapidly evolving financial reporting and regulatory environment, fraud remains an ever-present threat, requiring vigilance and adaptation.
As the Director of Anti-Fraud Initiatives, I engage in meaningful conversations with a diverse group of stakeholders within the financial reporting ecosystem year-round...
Cybersecurity, Enterprise Risk Management, and Meeting Effectiveness Are Top Priorities for Audit Committees, According to Deloitte, Center for Audit Quality Survey
AI governance rose on the list of issues committees are considering
NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2025 — As digital threats continue to mount across industries, cybersecurity remains the top priority for audit committees at public companies, outside of financial reporting and...
February 12th, 2025
Annual Audit Committee Disclosure Barometer Finds Increase in Disclosure of Areas of Oversight and Expertise
Washington, DC (November 18, 2024) – Today, the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) and Ideagen Audit Analytics – an Ideagen Solution, released the 11th iteration of the annual Audit Committee Transparency Barometer Report. The report, which has been conducted annually...
November 18th, 2024
Audit Partners’ 2025 Economic Outlook Highlights Recession, U.S. Election Concerns
Washington DC, October 30, 2024 – Going into 2025, a potential recession, ongoing inflation, and geopolitical instability are just some of the top concerns of audit partners and the companies they audit, according to the Center for Audit Quality’s (CAQ)...
October 30th, 2024
Patomak Global Partners’ Kathleen Casey Joins CAQ Governing Board
Washington DC, September 26, 2024 – Kathleen Casey, Senior Advisor at Patomak Global Partners, a leading strategy, risk management, and compliance consultancy, joined the CAQ's Governing Board, effective September 26, 2024.
Casey brings decades of financial policy experience, previously serving as...
September 27th, 2024
RSM CEO Brian Becker Elected as New Vice Chair of CAQ Governing Board
Washington DC, June 17, 2024 – The CAQ Governing Board elected Brian Becker, Managing Partner and CEO, RSM US LLP (RSM), as the new Vice Chairman of the Governing Board, effective June 14, 2024.
Becker oversees the firm’s strategy and operations...
June 17th, 2024
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