EBP2302. State of the Profession

The business environment is complex and evolving more rapidly than ever. With changing demographics, revised client and talent expectations, and new technologies, we have to work differently, accelerate our adoption of technology by years and address the new risks presented. In order to position ourselves for success, we must understand prevailing environmental trends, how they impact what we do as assurance providers and advisors, and the opportunities they present.

Learning Objectives:

• Assess the trends in the environment that are impacting practice.
• Identify impact on quality.
• Analyze insights into developments that will affect practice in the near future.
• Indicate new assurance opportunities.