Auditing March 4, 2026
SEC and PCAOB Enforcement Plummets
In 2025, the SEC brought 68% fewer accounting and auditing actions than in 2024, and the PCAOB finalized 27% fewer actions over the same period, according to Cornerstone Research.
Auditing March 4, 2026
SEC and PCAOB Enforcement Plummets
In 2025, the SEC brought 68% fewer accounting and auditing actions than in 2024, and the PCAOB finalized 27% fewer actions over the same period, according to Cornerstone Research.
Auditing March 2, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board Outlines Plans for Short-Term Projects, Long-Term Strategic Priorities
The board has mapped out what it calls a "public-interest focused work plan" through the end of 2027, with projects ranging from an updated standard on fraud to targeted changes related to audit confirmation procedures.
Technology March 2, 2026
ISACA Revamps IT Audit Framework
The fifth edition of the IT Audit Framework has updated terminology, refreshed examples, and expanded scope to better address emerging technologies, digital trust considerations, and evolving audit practices.
Risk Management February 27, 2026
Audit Committees Rethink Risk Oversight: Governing Amid Uncertainty with an Opportunity Focus
In a rapidly shifting business environment, the priority this year for audit committees and boards is resilient governance with the agility to pivot as conditions shift.
Auditing February 27, 2026
AICPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Updates to Attestation Standards
The proposed changes reflect the ongoing evolution in attestation services, in which practitioners are increasingly asked to provide services beyond audits of the financial statements, the AICPA said.
Financial Reporting February 24, 2026
Judgment Areas in Financial Reporting That Trigger Restatements
Financial reporting quality depends not just on technical compliance but on the strength of the judgments that sit behind every estimate, classification, and disclosure.
Accounting February 18, 2026
New Report from The IIA and AuditBoard Reveals Growing Awareness of AI-Enabled Fraud, Varying Perception of Audit Preparedness
While most practitioners view AI-enabled fraud as a moderate (58%) to high (27%) risk, confidence in preparedness remains limited.
SEC February 18, 2026
SEC Chair Praises Texas as Defections Threaten Corporate ‘Dexit’
In wide-ranging remarks on Feb. 17, Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins commented on the burgeoning trend of companies fleeing Delaware (hence the “Dexit” moniker) and re-incorporating in Texas.
PCAOB February 11, 2026
Logothetis ‘Deeply Honored’ to Be Chosen to Lead PCAOB
Demetrios “Jim” Logothetis, the new chairman of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, as well as two new board members, were officially sworn in during a ceremony on Feb. 10.
Auditing February 10, 2026
Circit Secures $22 Million Growth Equity Funding for Audit Technology
Circit, an audit confirmation and financial data verification platform, has announced a $22 million growth equity financing to scale its global verification network and embed trusted data at the core of every audit.
Technology February 9, 2026
Tellen to Acquire Grant Thornton’s Audit Quality Solution to Open Global AI Adoption by Firms
The solution is used by more than 20 Grant Thornton firms, as well as numerous other audit firms across a range of audit environments.
Auditing February 3, 2026
Brown Plus Ranked One the Top Audit Firms for 2025 for Property and Casualty Insurers
Brown Plus has been ranked the 21st largest audit firm in the U.S. in 2025, based upon the loss reserves of the P&C insurance clients served.