Day: March 5, 2026

COSO Releases New Guidance on Internal Controls for Generative AI

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), today released a new publication, Achieving Effective Internal Control Over Generative AI (GenAI), offering organizations a practical, COSO‑aligned approach to managing the risks and opportunities introduced by rapidly advancing generative AI technologies. Generative AI is moving into boardrooms and day‑to‑day Read More

Securities and Exchange Whistleblower program

Enforcement Actions by the SEC and PCAOB Hit Multiyear Lows in 2025

Accounting and auditing enforcement activity fell drastically in 2025 at both the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), according to two new Cornerstone Research reports, SEC Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity—2025 Year in Review and PCAOB Enforcement Activity—2025 Year in Review. The SEC brought Read More

Auditing Corporate Culture

Auditing the Invisible: Assessing Culture, Tone, and Change Readiness

A polished balance sheet and a flawless compliance checklist can hide evidence of a rotting corporate core. While traditional auditing excels at spotting misallocated funds and missing approval signoffs, it is often blind to the “soft side” of corporate culture—those unwritten rules, silent anxieties, and behavioral shortcuts that raise ethical Read More