The AICPA has proposed significant changes to AU-C 600 and the requirements of a group audit. Some changes are definitional, but the new standard also includes a more risk-based approach for addressing financial statements that contain multiple components. Comments are due June 21, 2022.

https://us.aicpa.org/content/dam/aicpa/research/exposuredrafts/accountingandauditing/downloadabledocuments/20210204a/20220323a-group-audits-ed.pdf

Do you think these changes will reduce the peer review findings related to group audits?


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With over 15 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa Galasso designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She closely monitors regulatory bodies for changes in auditing and accounting guidance and serves as a subject matter expert in implementing the updated guidance.