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How reform of the EU audit “connects with the national is crucial”
Publication: ECO
Author: Rita Atalaia
Source published: 05/11/2026, 07:02:16 UTC
Briefing created: 05/11/2026, 07:17:02 UTC
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Briefings
A European Commission proposes a reform to audit supervision to address market fragmentation, with Jean Bouquot from IFAC warning that superficial changes will fail. The initiative aims to harmonize national and EU rules, though implementation faces professional resistance. This article is exclusive to paid subscribers and does not contain public impact data.
Key points
- Jean Bouquot, president of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), warns that superficial rule additions will not be understood by professionals.
- The European Commission plans to advance a supervision reform for auditors to address market fragmentation, scheduled for presentation at the start of next year.
Context
The article discusses a proposed reform by the European Commission to improve audit supervision, highlighting the need to balance existing national rules with EU standards. No additional background on the specific market context or financial impact is supplied.
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