Audit improves but professional scepticism remains a concern
The Financial Reporting Council concludes that audit is improving but is concerned about consistency and reveals the issue still causing greatest concern is professional scepticism.
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Audit quality in the UK has improved again, but the audit watchdog remains concerned about professio
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