PCAOB July 9, 2026
Here’s Who’s Serving on the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed the names of the 12 people who will serve on its new Inspections Modernization Council.
PCAOB July 9, 2026
Here’s Who’s Serving on the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed the names of the 12 people who will serve on its new Inspections Modernization Council.
SEC July 9, 2026
U.S. Judge Allows SEC-Musk Deal Despite ‘Significant Misgivings’
A U.S. judge signed off on Elon Musk paying $1.5 million to end a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit that accused him of cheating Twitter investors when he missed a deadline in 2022 to disclose his growing stake in the company.
Auditing July 6, 2026
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite Engagement letters and rep letters now go from draft to signed, certified, and filed in the binder — without anyone leaving the platform.
SEC July 1, 2026
For Crucial Federal Agencies, the Veneer of Independence is Stripped Away
Federal agencies long regarded as pillars of nonpartisan stability are facing an identity crisis after the Supreme Court this week swept away nearly a century of precedent limiting presidential power.
Auditing June 30, 2026
Clients Who Wait for a Financial Audit Notice Pay Far More Than the Engagement Fee
There are practical steps that hold up well regardless of which regulatory framework applies to a given client.
Auditing June 29, 2026
Stacey Schabel Named Global Board Chair of the Institute of Internal Auditors
“As the gap between strategic risks and traditional audit focuses widens, the onus is on us as practitioners to adapt our skills, methodologies, and mindsets," Schabel said.
PCAOB June 26, 2026
PCAOB Unveils Firm Consultation Process to Drive Audit Quality Improvement
The new process for audit firms "aims to enhance the consistent interpretation and high-quality implementation of PCAOB standards and promote timely resolution of interpretive questions," the audit regulator says.
PCAOB June 26, 2026
PCAOB Chief Auditor to Step Down
The PCAOB will begin a search for a new chief auditor after Barbara Vanich announced she will leave the post on July 15 after more than 17 years with the audit regulator.
SEC June 25, 2026
SEC Accuses North Carolina Man of Fraud Involving Napster Music Shares. Yes, Napster
A Mooresville, NC, man and his lawyer are facing a lawsuit from the SEC, claiming they fraudulently obtained 239 million shares of stock from a company that took over Napster, a pioneer of peer-to-peer music sharing.
PCAOB June 24, 2026
PCAOB Wants to Hear From You About Its Standard-Setting Agenda
For the first time in its history, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has issued a request for comment on its standard-setting and research agendas, and the board is also asking for feedback on its overall standard-setting process.
Risk Management June 22, 2026
How Falling Behind on AI Implementation Could Cost Firms Clients and Talent
Firms are at risk of losing 24% of talent within two years if their firms fail to deliver on AI.
Technology June 16, 2026
Shield Extends the Compliance Perimeter to AI-Generated Records and Image-Based Content
FINRA Rule 4511 and the 2026 Oversight Report make clear that recordkeeping obligations apply to business communications regardless of channel or format.