SEC July 29, 2026
Ex-SEC Chief Jay Clayton Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence
Clayton will replace Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment last month riled many Democrats after the resignation of former DNI Tulsi Gabbard.
SEC July 29, 2026
Ex-SEC Chief Jay Clayton Confirmed as Director of National Intelligence
Clayton will replace Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment last month riled many Democrats after the resignation of former DNI Tulsi Gabbard.
Auditing July 29, 2026
74% of Enterprises Say They Are Audit-Ready for AI, Only 27% Actually Are
Many organizations have built the foundations needed for AI governance but are still struggling to operationalize policies.
Technology July 28, 2026
Commentary: Illinois Ordered an Audit of AI Developers – Who Will Do It?
Illinois' statute on artificial intelligence safety requires an audit and, in the same breath, describes a profession that does not exist.
SEC July 24, 2026
Israeli Researcher Sucked Into SEC Legislative Controversy
At the heart of the debate is a study by a senior Israeli CPA, researcher, and director, Dr. Keren Bar-Hava, which was published several years ago and examined the implications of semi-annual reporting for companies.
PCAOB July 23, 2026
PCAOB Wants Feedback on ‘Ambitious and Practical’ 5-Year Strategic Plan
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board members gave the go-ahead on July 20 for staff to issue a request for public comment on the goals and objectives for the PCAOB’s 2026-2030 strategic plan.
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.