Topics covered will include:
· Overview of ISQM 1 and its implementation
· Barriers to successful implementation for small firms
· Lessons learnt to date
· Impact of Artificial Intelligence and developments in IT
· Impact of Private Equity Investment to date on small firms
· Importance of an effective monitoring and remediation process
· Conducting the annual evaluation of the System of Quality Management
· Root cause analysis in a small firm
· Importance of cold file reviews
· Practice Note 28 (PN 28) “Guidance for audits of small and medium sized entities”
· Regulatory findings to date
· ISQM 2 and ISA 220 revised
· Future challenges and developments for the small audit firm