Accounting Firms

Elevating Audit Quality for a Top 50 CPA & Advisory Firm

Published on11 March 2025

The Challenge

A global accounting firm with more than 600 service professionals sought to strengthen its audit quality and regulatory compliance in response to PCAOB expectations. Initially focused on enhancing its engagement quality review (EQR) process, the firm engaged CPAClub to refine its approach, address PCAOB feedback more effectively, and implement best practices to elevate audit quality and consistency across its engagements. 

The Journey

Timeline Crew Chiefs Captains Term
June – May Annual

The Solution

CPAClub delivered a tailored, adaptive approach to drive meaningful transformation across the firm’s quality management system. What began as an EQR coaching engagement evolved into a broader initiative to enhance overall audit execution and compliance. Our support included: 

  • Customized coaching – Provided targeted 1:1 coaching sessions to refine EQR methodology and strengthen audit oversight. 
  • Targeted nano learnings – Delivered focused training modules to sharpen technical skills and regulatory knowledge. 
  • Strategic playbooks – Developed best practice guides and remediation strategies to address regulatory feedback efficiently. 
  • Process optimization – Identified broader audit quality challenges and adapted our approach to support firm-wide improvements. 
  • Proactive guidance – Offered continuous, on-demand expertise, ensuring quality management remained a top priority. 

The Impact

Through CPAClub’s flexible model, the firm not only elevated its EQR process but also identified and addressed other key areas for improvement. The engagement evolved into a comprehensive quality transformation, driving long-term benefits across the firm. 

  • Stronger audit quality – Enhanced firm-wide audit execution and compliance, creating a culture of continuous improvement. 
  • Streamlined remediation – Reduced the time and effort required to address regulatory feedback with a proactive, structured approach. 
  • Improved efficiency – Optimized processes to minimize bottlenecks and enhance team effectiveness. 
  • Scalable quality management – Built a foundation for ongoing compliance and audit excellence. 
  • Five-star member experience – Delivered a tailored, high-impact engagement that provided lasting value and strengthened client confidence. 
About CPAClub

CPAClub is transforming how public accounting firms and companies meet accounting, advisory and assurance requirements by turning the traditional model upside down. Founded and led by one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting and one of CPA Practice Advisor’s 20 Under 40 Top Influencers, CPAClub was recognized as a Top New Product by Accounting Today. CPAClub offers onshore accounting, advisory and assurance solutions throughout the United States and abroad via its award-winning subscription model. Learn more at cpaclub.cpa.

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