The Audit Report

On the first ever episode of The Audit Report – the podcast that looks at the factors shaping modern audit – we’re discussing the long-awaited consultation on Modernising Corporate Reporting. 

The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade is consulting on what it should look like. What could it mean for auditors.

Links

• Modernising Corporate Reporting survey - https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-reporting/improving-corporate-reporting/modernising-corporate-reporting/mcr-have-your-say
• Government consults on sweeping reforms to modernise corporate reporting  - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/sep-2026/gov-consults-on-sweeping-reforms-to-modernise-corporate-reporting
• Modernising Corporate Reporting hub - https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-reporting/improving-corporate-reporting/modernising-corporate-reporting
• Beyond finance podcast - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast
• ICAEW CPD record - https://www.icaew.com/membership/cpd/online-cpd-record

Host

Alex Russell

Guests

• David Smith, Director of Quality and Professional Standards at Kreston Global 
• Matt Stroh, Audit Partner, Compliance and Ethics, for Azets 
• Katharine Bagshaw, Senior Manager, Audit Standards at ICAEW

Producer

Natalie Chisholm

Series Lead

Mark Rowland

Episode first published:  15 October 2026

Podcast recorded: 28 September 2026