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The role of the auditor in a changing world

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  • ICAEW
ICAEW’s Audit and Assurance Conference 2026 explored how the auditor’s role is evolving in response to economic uncertainty, technological disruption and changing stakeholder expectations. The conclusion was clear: while technology will transform audit, professional judgement is more important than ever.
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Not all root causes are equal

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  • Jonathan Batchelor
Root cause analysis (RCA) – a key element of ISQM 1 – has become an increasingly important tool in firms' efforts to improve or maintain audit quality. But are we spending too much time finding causes and not enough time deciding what to do about them?
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Auditing FRS 102: navigating key changes and risks

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  • ICAEW
The periodic review amendments to FRS 102 represent one of the most significant changes to UK and Irish GAAP in recent years. What do the key changes mean for auditors, and where are risks likely to emerge, especially in this period of ongoing uncertainty?
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Anna Hicks, Partner, Technical and Training at Saffery
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Professional judgement in the age of AI

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  • ICAEW
From artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability assurance to FRS 102 implementation and professional judgement, ICAEW’s Audit and Assurance Conference explored how auditors can continue to deliver quality and trust in an increasingly complex world.
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