The SEC adopted amendments designed to help identify when an auditor’s lending relationship with an audit client is a threat to the auditor’s objectivity and impartiality.
Audit & assurance
Audit evidence standard would be updated under proposal
The ASB issued a proposal that would update its audit evidence standard to address issues such as emerging technologies and the application of professional skepticism.
Convergence with international standards sought for SSARSs
A proposal issued by the AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee would promote convergence with international standards for review services.
A refined approach to auditing accounting estimates
Auditing accounting estimates can be challenging. New auditing standards may help by encouraging deeper professional skepticism.
ASB seeks alignment of materiality definitions
The definition of materiality used in the AICPA Professional Standards would be aligned with that of U.S. regulators under proposals issued by the AICPA Auditing Standards Board.
How we successfully implemented AI in audit
A partner at Garbelman Winslow CPAs describes the Maryland firm’s experience using machine learning to improve its audit process.
Ask the expert: Education
Roger O’Donnell leads the Global Audit D&A initiative and currently serves as the lead engagement partner for several multinational companies.
4 key steps for auditors in assessing technology risks
The business risks associated with new technology seem almost endless. But a new resource can help auditors, management and audit committees discharge their responsibilities associated with those risks.
How a lease with an attest client affects independence
A new AICPA interpretation provides guidance for when a lease with an attest client impairs independence. This significant revision to the independence rules takes effect soon.
A new opportunity for auditors to communicate
Auditors’ reports will provide additional information, including a “Basis for Opinion” section in all reports, under a new standard issued by the AICPA Auditing Standards Board. Learn more about the new requirements, which include updates related to going concern.
ASB enhances communication in auditors’ reports
The AICPA Auditing Standards Board issued standards that are designed to improve auditors’ ability to communicate in auditors’ reports and align generally accepted auditing standards with those of other standard-setting bodies.
AICPA rescinds guidance on prior-period audits
Auditors should perform and report on prior-period audits in accordance with auditing standards in effect at the time the engagement is performed, according to nonauthoritative guidance issued by the AICPA.
Award helps fund research on blockchain’s effect on auditing
The researchers will receive $15,000 in funding and access to 120 auditors to further their blockchain research.
Insight on critical audit matters
The PCAOB staff provided guidance on implementing the new auditor’s report.
New audit disclosures
Complying with the new PCAOB auditor’s reporting standard requires careful consideration of the most challenging matters in a public company audit.
IAASB aims to enhance engagement quality reviews
Changes would affect eligibility criteria and reviewer performance.
Yellow Book revisions update independence guidance
Revised rules published in July 2018 by the U.S. Government Accountability Office clarify the need for safeguards for practitioners when performing preparation of accounting records and financial statement services.
PCAOB staff provides insight on critical audit matters
The auditor’s report is undergoing its biggest change in 70 years, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board staff is providing guidance to assist in implementation.
PCAOB strengthens rules for auditing estimates, supervising specialists
A new standard emphasizes professional skepticism.
ASB changes align GAAS with PCAOB standards
The AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board (ASB) voted to issue a new auditing standard, Omnibus Statement on Auditing Standards — 2019.
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