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.
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.
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.
Technology June 17, 2026
Suralink Brings Agentic Execution to Audit Engagements with Cloud Testing Suite
Suralink has launched Cloud Testing Suite, a new set of agentic AI capabilities that execute document validation and sample testing procedures in real time.
Technology June 9, 2026
MindBridge Expands Audit and Assurance Platform
The new capabilities are designed to help audit and assurance professionals modernize risk assessment, focus audit attention more effectively across full-population financial data, and scale analytics-driven workflows across increasingly complex engagements.
Technology June 8, 2026
Fieldguide Rolls Out Long-Horizon Agent for Audit Testing
Fieldguide, an agentic AI-native platform for audit and advisory, has launched Field Orchestrator, which the company says is purpose-built to plan and execute end-to-end audit engagements.
PCAOB May 29, 2026
PCAOB Establishes Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is forming a new advisory panel as the regulator looks to modernize how it inspects the work of public company audit firms.
Auditing May 29, 2026
Center for Audit Quality CEO Leaves Post
Julie Bell Lindsay announced last month that she was stepping down as CEO of the CAQ after spending seven years in that role.
Technology May 19, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Makes Investment in Tellen
The top 20 firm has made an undisclosed investment in Tellen, an AI platform for accounting firms, as part of a multiyear strategic relationship to build and deploy AI-powered audit solutions.
Accounting May 18, 2026
COSO Begins Search for New Board Chair
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission has begun its search for a new board chair to succeed Lucia Wind, whose term ends on Dec. 31.