How Audit is Changing in the Remote World

Remote auditing, previously a rarity, quickly became the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic. It seems that shift is here to stay — creating both challenges and opportunities for CPAs engaged in audit work.

Over the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the auditing profession has undergone a major transformation. Auditors have historically had a great deal of face-to-face interaction with clients. Given the legacy of in-person interaction, the change-over to virtual work was especially challenging for our profession.