Center for Audit Quality

The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) is a nonprofit public policy organization that promotes high-quality performance by public company auditors to enhance investor confidence and public trust in the capital markets. It produces research, guidance, toolkits, and educational resources for auditors, audit committees, regulators, and other stakeholders, and engages in policy advocacy and standard‑setting commentary on auditing, accounting, and financial reporting. CAQ is a trusted source of insights and best practices designed to strengthen auditor independence, transparency, and effective oversight.