PCAOB align independence requirements

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2020/nov/pcaob-independence-requirements-align-with-sec-changes.html The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has issued amendments that are designed to align independence requirements with Securities and Exchange Commission rules that were updated in 2019 and 2020.

KPMG cheating scandal followup

https://www.goingconcern.com/ex-kpmg-partner-given-slap-on-the-wrist-from-judge-during-cheating-scandal-sentencing/

PWC Tech while you trek

https://www.pwc.com/us/en/library/workforce-of-the-future/new-world-new-skills/tech-while-you-trek-podcasts.html

Wirecard and fraud prevention

https://www.wsj.com/articles/after-wirecard-ernst-young-says-auditors-should-focus-more-on-fraud-prevention-11600167893?mod=djemCFO

SSAE 19 Agreed upon procedures

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2020/sep/ssae-no-19-flexibility-for-agreed-upon-procedures.html

proactive audit behavior

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3636498

Article on PCAOB revolving door to firms

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3648214