PCAOB Releases Investor Bulletin on Auditor’s Professional Responsibilities

The PCAOB has released an investor bulletin on the importance of the auditor’s responsibilities and ethics to audit integrity. Specific topics covered include the auditor’s exercise of professional judgment, independence, integrity and objectivity, and professional skepticism. The investor bulletin also discusses how the PCAOB helps “protect investors and further the public interest” through standard setting and rulemaking, inspections, and enforcement.