Inspectors from the PCAOB have three general areas that they are examining closely in their inspections of registered auditors in 2015.
Audit & assurance
IAASB aims for changes to summary financial statement reporting
Proposal is designed to create ‘a balanced approach.’
IAASB issues guidance on disclosures
Revisions are designed to create consistency in application.
ASB proposal would amend standard on auditor’s report
Guidance affects audits conducted in accordance with both GAAS and PCAOB standards.
Pay attention to nonfinancial measures when performing audits
Nonfinancial data can be just as important as dollars and cents when detecting fraud.
PCAOB reveals focus for inspections of broker-dealer auditors
The PCAOB inspections staff revealed five areas of focus for its 2015 inspections of auditors and brokers and dealers.
PCAOB considers new plan for naming engagement partner
The board also is seeking input on potential indicators of audit quality.
How to perform high-quality EBP audits
Employee benefit plan audits require specialized training and present significant regulatory risk. Following certain best practices can help practitioners deliver high-quality audits.
How to rate external auditors
Audit committees should consider these points as they fulfill their oversight responsibilities.
Succeeding with a narrow focus
Specializing and focusing on a narrow range of services can help CPAs and audit firms reduce training costs and risks.
IIA spells out mission and principles
A framework is updated to help internal auditors address the changing risk landscape.
AICPA releases Q&A on required supplementary information
The AICPA has released new nonauthoritative guidance for auditors regarding their independence responsibilities with respect to required supplementary information in a specific situation.
PCAOB urges broker-dealer auditors to reexamine approaches
The PCAOB issued a report urging auditors of broker-dealers to reexamine their audit processes in light of board inspection findings.
How internal audit can make better use of technology
Here are six things internal auditors can consider to give themselves a chance to maximize technological tools.
ASB proposal would amend auditor’s report auditing standard
The Auditing Standards Board has proposed amendments that would provide requirements and guidance for reporting on an audit conducted in accordance with both generally accepted auditing standards and the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Are audits of ICFR improving?
Audits of the complex area of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) may be improving, Jeanette Franzel, a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, said in a speech.
IAASB proposes changes to reporting on summary financial statements
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has released proposed changes related to reporting on summary financial statements.
Can auditors expand assurance to meet investors’ needs?
Joe Ucuzoglu, CPA, chairman and CEO of Deloitte’s U.S. audit practice, says expanding assurance opportunities would increase the value auditors provide.
What now? Responding to a subsequent discovery of fact
A CPA is required to take action when relevant facts come to light after financial statements or audit reports have been issued. AICPA standards help guide the appropriate response.
IAASB completes amendments to auditing standards focused on disclosures
The revisions include changes to 10 international standards on auditing and conforming amendments to five other standards.
Features
FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE
Building a better CPA firm: Stepping up service offerings
A key step in business model modernization is determining how to implement services that satisfy clients and employees.