Public companies' most recent proxy statements contain more disclosure from their audit committees about the selection and oversight of external auditors.
The Center for Audit Quality recommends best practices and discussion topics for non-GAAP presentations.
A new study finds audit committees at companies that hold staggered board elections are not responsive to low shareholder approval.
An Ernst & Young survey finds only 55% of CFOs are fully or somewhat confident their reports comply with all reporting needs.
But Mary Jo White cautions that recent PCAOB inspections have found "significant deficiencies" and audit committees may be taking on too much work.