When audit failures occur, the focus almost always turns to the audit file — missed procedures, weak evidence, or poor judgment. But what if audit failures are actually driven by something more fundamental?

In this episode, we examine whether audit failures are caused by resource constraints within the engagement team. From insufficient technical expertise and lack of industry knowledge to unrealistic time budgets and staffing pressures, we unpack how these resource constraints can undermine audit quality before the audit even begins. 

We also explore how audit failures often reflect deeper issues in firm-level quality management, leadership decisions, and commercial pressures.

If you think audit failures are simply technical breakdowns, this episode will challenge that assumption.

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