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.
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.
Gaining audit experience outside the UK
Audit experience recognised under UK Companies Act.
What is the Audit Qualification (AQ)?
The AQ is a free qualification awarded to eligible ICAEW members.
Apply for the Audit Qualification as an ICAEW student
If you are an ICAEW student and intend to work in audit during your career, then we recommend that you apply for the Audit Qualification (AQ) on completion of the ACA.
Implementing ISA 540 (revised) in the 2020/21 reporting season
ISA 540 (Revised) is now effective and requires a change in approach to auditing accounting estimates.
Assessing payment and e-money firm compliance
Now that the FCA has strengthened its safeguarding regime, auditors have a lot to consider when providing reports for payment and e-money firms. John Mongelard answers your questions.
How to improve audit quality with root cause analysis
Miriam Hanley reveals why identifying the problem is the first step to delivering continuous improvements and progress in audit quality.
John Selwood’s Question Corner
John Selwood considers some big issues affecting all auditors and audits.
Raising the bar on audit quality
As we take on the challenge of rebuilding a post-pandemic economy, it is also time to consider new ways to improve audit quality. Alex Russell takes a closer look at the key messages in a new faculty publication.