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During a recent cold file review, one issue stood out and it’s something we continue to see across many firms, an Engagement Quality Review had been carried out by the Audit Manager rather than someone formally authorised by the firm with the appropriate authority and experience. It’s a good reminder to step back and revisit […]
HM Treasury has published guidance regarding digital identity verification, jointly with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and their Press Release includes:   “It clarifies how digital verification services can be used for identity verification checks required under the Money Laundering Regulations (“MLRs”).  In order to be used for these checks, digital verification services […]
Since January 2025, the FRC have been running a campaign “to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access audit services and reduce reporting burdens where possible”.   One element of this campaign has been a focus on auditors of SME’s, due to sentiment in the market that the requirements of the auditing standards are too […]
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