FIFA has chosen PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Swiss firm as its new auditing firm as the international soccer federation tries to recover from a high-profile corruption scandal.

Ernst & Young agreed to pay $9.3 million to settle charges with the Securities and Exchange Commission that two EY audit partners became too close to audit clients, including one who had a romantic relationship with the client.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board imposed sanctions on three audit firms, along with engagement partners at two of the firms, for violating independence requirements while auditing broker-dealer clients.

Joel Curry of Validis discusses in this video the changing relationship between auditors and their clients and how it can move to consulting and business advisory services.

While women are advancing in the internal audit profession, especially in the U.S. and Canada, many women still feel they lack the necessary skills to compete with their male peers, according to a new report.

Joel Curry of Validis discusses in this video how artificial intelligence and analytical technology can improve auditing tools.

Joel Curry of Validis talks about the latest trends in auditing technology in this video.

The American Institute of CPAs has released a report on its Enhancing Audit Quality initiative and how it is working on improving auditing practices.

Jeff Gramlich of Gramlich Consulting explains in this video how technology will change the future of auditing and allow continuous audits and process improvements.

Joel Curry of Validis discusses in this video how continuous auditing can work.