In August, the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) launched the Audit in Action campaign, which highlights the important work and resilience of public company auditors. The initial focus of the campaign is to inform the public about challenges auditors are facing as they play a role in keeping capital markets functioning during the coronavirus pandemic. The campaign will highlight individuals through videos and stories to put a face to the auditors who are demonstrating leadership and innovation in maintaining audit quality.

Brian Miller, national partner of audit transformation and innovation at BDO USA, is one of those auditors. Miller oversees BDO’s U.S. and global audit data analytics programs; audit innovation initiatives, including remote auditing and flexible work arrangements; and the firm’s cloud and analytics platforms. He talked with Compliance Week about how the pandemic has driven adoption of technologies by BDO’s auditors. 

Maria L. Murphy, CPA, is a regular contributor to Compliance Week. She is a senior content management analyst, accounting and auditing products, CCH tax and accounting North America for Wolters Kluwer....