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Audit Reform

Our coverage on audit reform focuses on the legislative proposals, regulatory changes, and industry responses shaping the future of audit in the UK. Accountancy Today reports on government white papers, FRC consultations, and the transition to the new Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA), alongside reforms aimed at improving audit quality, accountability, and competition. We analyse the implications for audit firms, corporate boards, and stakeholders across listed and large private companies. Our editorial also explores developments in auditor independence, operational separation, and the potential impact on mid-tier firms. This coverage provides auditors, regulators, and firm leaders with authoritative insight into one of the most significant structural changes facing the profession.

Audit Reform

Our coverage on audit reform focuses on the legislative proposals, regulatory changes, and industry responses shaping the future of audit in the UK. Accountancy Today reports on government white papers, FRC consultations, and the transition to the new Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA), alongside reforms aimed at improving audit quality, accountability, and competition. We analyse the implications for audit firms, corporate boards, and stakeholders across listed and large private companies. Our editorial also explores developments in auditor independence, operational separation, and the potential impact on mid-tier firms. This coverage provides auditors, regulators, and firm leaders with authoritative insight into one of the most significant structural changes facing the profession.

BDO strengthens natural resources and energy team

Accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP has strengthened its natural resources and…

Half of internal audit teams affected by Covid-19 redeployment

Redeployment during the coronavirus lockdown has affected 46% of UK internal audit teams,…

Chartered IIA calls on the government to ‘urgently’ accelerate UK audit reform

The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (Chartered IIA) has called on the UK Government…

Deloitte first Big Four firm to confirm audit split

Deloitte has announced its plans to establish an independent audit governance board (AGB),…

Deloitte eyes sale of its restructuring business

‘Big Four’ accountancy firm Deloitte has reportedly begun early talks about the potential…

Coronavirus must not slow the pace of audit reform

Calls for audit reform are nothing new. The accounting industry’s perceived involvement…

Government ‘dragging its feet’ on audit reforms, says BEIS

A recent report by the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has…

FRC sets new guidelines for ‘Big Four’ audits

The FRC has announced new guidelines for the audit practices of the UK’s ‘Big Four’…

Covid-19 is not a ‘get out of jail free card’ for the auditors

Covid-19 has thrown new light on the ongoing issues that have plagued the audit sector for…

New audit and assurance partner joins Armstrong Watson Leeds

Armstrong Watson LLP has appointed Ross Preston as a new audit and assurance partner at its…
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