When an audit fails, the issue is not always a bad test or a missed checklist. Sometimes, the real problem is that the engagement partner was missing when it mattered most.

In this episode of Financial Reporting Conversations, Wayne Basford and Judith Leung unpack why the engagement partner must be involved early, not just at final review. They explore how weak planning, poor risk identification, ineffective engagement team discussions, and late file review can all contribute to audit failure.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the engagement partner’s role starts before final review
• How poor direction and supervision can undermine audit quality
• Why ETDs should be more than a compliance tick-box
• How late partner review can leave audit teams exposed

Financial Reporting Conversations is brought to you by Basford Consulting helping professionals go beyond compliance and get financial reporting right.

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🔗 Connect with us:
LinkedIn: Wayne Basford & Judith Leung
YouTube: @BasfordConsulting
Website: basfordconsulting.com