AICPA Holds Digital CPA Conference to Discuss Innovation in Accounting Firms
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") held its 2015 "Digital CPA Conference," which featured, among others, guest speakers SEC Chair Mary Jo White and SEC Chief Accountant James V. Schnurr. The focus of the conference was innovation in accounting firms.
In his remarks, Mr. Schnurr highlighted issues around: (i) effective disclosure, (ii) communications of audit committees and (iii) high-quality auditing standards.