Audit and regulatory affairs

Mandatory firm rotation

See our views on why recent proposals to mandate the rotating of audit firms would significantly reduce the quality of audit and the reliability of financial reporting.

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Audit, independence and integrity

We’ve recently seen many changes designed to enhance independence and objectivity. See our proposals for how we can build on the safeguards and reforms already in place.

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Auditors' scope of services

Some argue that allowing auditors to carry out any non-audit services for their audit clients weakens their independence, objectivity and professional scepticism. Here’s why we disagree.

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Competition and choice in the audit market

Healthy competition is good for the marketplace, but this should not be achieved through artificial intervention. See our views on competition in the audit market.

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Governance and transparency of the audit

Audit committees have a key role to play, and their role should be strengthened to help make them even more effective and to help their decision-making around reappointing auditors.

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Benefits of scale

Large, global companies require an audit firm of comparable size and scale. See our views on the EC's proposals to address the dominance of the Big Four firms.

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