Year: 2026

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UK Government Abandons Long-Planned Audit Reform Bill

The government of the United Kingdom has confirmed it will not proceed with the long-anticipated Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill, bringing to an end nearly a decade of debate over the future of audit regulation and corporate accountability in the U.K. The decision marks a significant shift in policy Read More

When risk-based audit planning is not enough

Survey Finds Optimism on Growth in 2026 Despite Cyber and Tech Risks

Global business leaders remain optimistic about growth prospects over the next several years, even as economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change continue to reshape the risk landscape. According to a new survey conducted by consulting firm Protiviti in collaboration with North Carolina State University’s ERM Initiative, nearly 70 Read More

Three New Year’s Resolutions for Building a Stronger Internal Audit Function

Chief audit executives spend a great deal of time focused on plans, risks, and deliverables. That focus is necessary, but as leaders more is needed. The effectiveness of an internal audit function is shaped as much by how the team is led as by the work it delivers. Strong internal Read More