FRC Audit Quality Review 2026 - Key Findings & Practical Lessons for Auditors

Introduction

Each year, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) publishes its Audit Quality Review (AQR), highlighting key findings from its assessment of audit performance across the UK Public Interest Entity (PIE) sector.

Although the review focuses on PIE audits, many of the themes and findings provide valuable lessons for audit firms of all sizes. This webinar will examine the key messages from the 2026 FRC AQR and explore how they can be applied in practice to strengthen audit quality, improve audit processes and address areas of regulatory focus.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover:

• Key findings from the 2026 FRC Audit Quality Review (AQR), including areas of strength, common deficiencies and emerging regulatory expectations
• Practical guidance on applying the FRC’s findings to non-PIE audits and improving audit quality across firms of all sizes
• Recent regulatory developments and inspection findings from other audit regulators, highlighting areas of focus for audit practitioners