FRC CEO: cost makes UK SOX “key political decision”
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FRC CEO: cost makes UK SOX “key political decision”

5y Sam Alberti

FRC CEO: cost makes UK SOX “key political decision...

Ministers are currently assessing a series of proposals to strengthen UK audit Read More...

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Audit reforms will force rapid adoption of new technology
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Audit reforms will force rapid adoption of new technology

5y Aaran Fronda

Audit reforms will force rapid adoption of new tec...

UK proposals on audit must address technology to be a success, says Jack Skov, CFO at the Danish software group, Konsolidator Read More...

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Statutory audit must “make more use” of internal audit expertise
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Statutory audit must “make more use” of internal audit expertise

5y Sam Alberti

Statutory audit must “make more use” of internal a...

While objectivity and independence are critical, greater collaboration could be the key to stronger assurance Read More...

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Audit reform urgently needed to remedy “glacial” progress
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Audit reform urgently needed to remedy “glacial” progress

5y Sam Alberti

Audit reform urgently needed to remedy “glacial” p...

FRC audit quality scores reflect "unacceptable" performances from some firms and reinforce need for government reforms Read More...

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Audit must “dial up focus” to detect fraud more effectively
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Audit must “dial up focus” to detect fraud more effectively

5y Sam Alberti

Audit must “dial up focus” to detect fraud more ef...

While the responsibility of auditors is often misinterpreted, the capabilities of the profession must still improve, according to market participants ...

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UK audit reform: Key takeaways from the government’s extensive proposals
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UK audit reform: Key takeaways from the government’s extensive proposals

5y Paul Winrow

UK audit reform: Key takeaways from the government...

The UK government’s audit reform proposals aim to restore trust and corporate governance, but questions remain on how the proposed changes will be imp...

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Audit tech update: Engine B and Forecast
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Audit tech update: Engine B and Forecast

5y Tom Lemmon

Audit tech update: Engine B and Forecast

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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Industry urges government to address “fragile” public sector audit market
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Industry urges government to address “fragile” public sector audit market

5y Sam Alberti

Industry urges government to address “fragile” pub...

Market capacity is cited as the key concern by market participants Read More...

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The future of audit: Industry-wide commitment to innovation required to save profession’s reputation
Audit

The future of audit: Industry-wide commitment to innovation required to sav...

5y Becky Shields

The future of audit: Industry-wide commitment to i...

Auditors must harness innovation and develop analytics skills to save the profession’s reputation, says Becky Shields, head of digital transformation ...

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BEIS reforms can demonstrate "true value of audit”
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BEIS reforms can demonstrate "true value of audit”

5y Sam Alberti

BEIS reforms can demonstrate "true value of audit”

Recent data shows the level of scepticism of audit among business owners Read More...

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ICAEW and ACCA slam BEIS plans for new professional body for corporate auditors
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ICAEW and ACCA slam BEIS plans for new professional body for corporate audi...

5y Sam Alberti

ICAEW and ACCA slam BEIS plans for new professiona...

"We do not see it as being necessary or desirable" Read More...

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BEIS audit reforms could bear “huge” unintended consequences, market warns
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BEIS audit reforms could bear “huge” unintended consequences, market warns

5y Sam Alberti

BEIS audit reforms could bear “huge” unintended co...

Sources say the government must find more balance and focus Read More...

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Audit tech update: Moore Cayman and Engine B
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Audit tech update: Moore Cayman and Engine B

5y Tom Lemmon

Audit tech update: Moore Cayman and Engine B

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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Head of FRC says managed shared audit might not be possible
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Head of FRC says managed shared audit might not be possible

5y Tom Lemmon

Head of FRC says managed shared audit might not be...

Proposals on auditing the UK’s largest firms lack sufficient stakeholder support, says Financial Reporting Council CEO Sir Jon Thompson Read More...

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FTSE firms call for audit reform delay
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FTSE firms call for audit reform delay

5y Tom Lemmon

FTSE firms call for audit reform delay

Survey reveals over two-thirds want to delay implementing reform by two years Read More...

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‘Tick-box’ fears over FRC’s revised auditing standard on fraud
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‘Tick-box’ fears over FRC’s revised auditing standard on fraud

5y Tom Lemmon

‘Tick-box’ fears over FRC’s revised auditing stand...

FRC’s revised ISA (UK) 240 standard draws mixed response Read More...

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Report: Auditors concerned over “market-wide capacity issue”
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Report: Auditors concerned over “market-wide capacity issue”

5y Aoife Morgan

Report: Auditors concerned over “market-wide capac...

“The resources that ARGA will require are just enormous” Read More...

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Audit tech updates: Emburse, Engine B and Confirmation
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Audit tech updates: Emburse, Engine B and Confirmation

5y Tom Lemmon

Audit tech updates: Emburse, Engine B and Confirma...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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Industry torn over audit sector criticism
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Industry torn over audit sector criticism

5y Sam Alberti

Industry torn over audit sector criticism

The sector is "failing society", according to one source Read More...

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Audit tech update: IBM update Watson and Circit add new functionality
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Audit tech update: IBM update Watson and Circit add new functionality

5y Tom Lemmon

Audit tech update: IBM update Watson and Circit ad...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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UK rulemakers cautioned over Sarbanes-Oxley style reform model
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UK rulemakers cautioned over Sarbanes-Oxley style reform model

5y Sam Alberti

UK rulemakers cautioned over Sarbanes-Oxley style ...

Mixed reaction greets audit reform proposals Read More...

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Audit tech update: Wolters Kluwer and Engine B
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Audit tech update: Wolters Kluwer and Engine B

5y Tom Lemmon

Audit tech update: Wolters Kluwer and Engine B

Monthly updates on the standout developments in the audit tech space Read More...

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Sir Martin Sorrell: Reforms contradict policy
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Sir Martin Sorrell: Reforms contradict policy

5y Tom Lemmon

Sir Martin Sorrell: Reforms contradict policy

Former CEO of FTSE 100 company WPP concerned reforms may discourage listing in the UK Read More...

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‘Once in a generation’ audit reforms published
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‘Once in a generation’ audit reforms published

5y Tom Lemmon

‘Once in a generation’ audit reforms published

Breaking news and reaction as BEIS publish consultation white paper outlining steps for audit and corporate governance reform Read More...

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Next generation of auditors concerned for lack of purpose
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Next generation of auditors concerned for lack of purpose

5y Tom Lemmon

Next generation of auditors concerned for lack of ...

Young auditors want work to make a positive contribution to society Read More...

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Big Four “jumping before they’re pushed” ahead of audit reforms
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Big Four “jumping before they’re pushed” ahead of audit reforms

5y Aoife Morgan

Big Four “jumping before they’re pushed” ahead of ...

KPMG UK confirms sale of restructuring arm to HIG Capital in £400m deal Read More...

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Audit reforms will be published ‘shortly’ says government
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Audit reforms will be published ‘shortly’ says government

5y Tom Lemmon

Audit reforms will be published ‘shortly’ says gov...

Industry fears delay after reports that Downing St was blocking publication Read More...

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