This webinar will provide attendees with an overview of ICAEWs recommendations for developing an audit and assurance policy, based on proposals included in Brydon’s report on the quality and effectiveness of audit.
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The future of corporate governance
The UK government’s proposed reforms to corporate governance and audit are long overdue – but they are opening up a rare opportunity for genuine and long-lasting changes. Here’s why.
Gaining audit experience outside the UK
Audit experience recognised under UK Companies Act.
How to apply for the Audit Qualification (AQ)
ICAEW’s Audit Qualification (AQ) is only available to ICAEW members and is free of charge. Please read through the following carefully to determine if the AQ is relevant to you and how you should apply.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – An introduction to using electronic signatures to sign an audit report
Many auditors are working from home during the COVID-19 lockdown, and this presents logistical challenges for the signing of the auditor’s reports on financial statements.
Remote auditing frequently asked questions
This Know-How Guide from ICAEW’s Audit and Assurance Faculty considers a selection of frequently asked questions about auditing remotely in light of the coronavirus pandemic. It may be updated or extended from time to time in response to events and mem…
Topics and tips for 2021 audits
Peter Herbert gives tips for auditors on handling revisions to international auditing standards (ISAs) on going concern and accounting estimates, new ethical standard requirements on long association, new advice on reporting on irregularities and, of c…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Considering the impact on group auditors
This Audit and Assurance Faculty Know-How guide explores COVID-19 issues faced by UK group auditors with overseas component auditors. It offers practical considerations in relation to the work of component auditors to address the requirements in ISAs (…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Considerations for inventory audit testing
ICAEW’s Audit and Assurance Faculty answers members’ common practical questions about how to audit inventory given the mandatory closure of many businesses and restrictions of movement across the world.
Professional scepticism
These resources are intended to help auditors in applying and demonstrating a sceptical mind set in their audits.