241. What’s next for audit? With Christina Ho

About this episode

Christina Ho discusses the future of audit oversight and the role of AI and regulation in shaping audit quality.

What does the future of audit oversight look like in a rapidly changing world? In this episode, we sit down with Christina Ho, who recently announced her departure from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), for an inside look at what’s next for audit regulation. Christina shares her perspective on using AI and advanced analytics in audit oversight, the importance of common-sense regulation, and how regulators can balance investor protection with innovation and market resilience. This timely conversation offers valuable insight into the forces shaping audit quality and trust in today’s capital markets. Resources: Christina Ho LinkedIn Profile MACPA Accounting & Auditing Resources

People in this episode

Guest: Christina Ho

Topics covered

• audit
• regulation
• AI
• analytics
• investor protection
• market resilience

Keywords

• audit oversight
• PCAOB
• common-sense regulation
• capital markets

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Products: AI, advanced analytics

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