PCAOB and auditor reporting model

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2017/oct/sec-approves-pcaob-new-auditors-reporting-model-201717721.html The audit report change pertains to critical audit matters, which has not been without controversy as it was deliberated.

What auditors are looking for this year

http://ww2.cfo.com/auditing/2017/10/auditors-looking-year/

Searching auditing literature

http://commons.aaahq.org/groups/e5075f0eec/summary The Auditing Section launched a free (open-access) comprehensive database containing concise summaries, organized by topic, of auditing research published in seven high leveljournals in the field: Journal of Accounting Research The Accounting Review Accounting Horizons Behavioral Research in Accounting Contemporary Accounting Research Auditing: A Journal of Practice & Theory Accounting, Organizations and SocietySee

The role of the auditors in Equifax breach

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/equifax-auditors-are-on-the-hook-for-data-security-risk-controls-2017-10-02 This article discusses both EY and the internal audit roles.

SEC forensics unit asked for resources prior to 2016 hack

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-sec-cyber-exclusive/exclusive-sec-forensics-unit-sought-resources-cyber-training-ahead-of-2016-hack-idUSKCN1C91G2

Five types of frauds in business

https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikekappel/2017/10/04/5-types-of-fraud-in-business-that-could-put-you-in-a-bind/#7ed47e4413e5

PCAOB proposal on supervising other auditors

https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2017/sep/pcaob-revises-proposal-supervision-other-auditors-201717539.html PCAOB is seeking comments on this proposal related to lead auditors supervising other auditors. Comments due by 11/15/2017