Capital Markets Pulse

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Mar 2026

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Capital Markets Pulse, a podcast series hosted by Julie Bell Lindsay, CEO of the Center for Audit Quality, dives into the latest key matters in the capital markets from the perspective of the auditing profession, featuring experts from across the corporate reporting world.

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March 18, 202624 min

2026 Audit Profession Outlook: Trust, Transparency, and the Post-Disruption Era

Julie, Dennis McGowan, and Liz Barentzen discuss the 2026 Audit Profession Outlook, exploring how the profession is moving from invention to integration with AI, navigating a modernized regulatory landscape, and shifting the narrative to build a robust talent pipeline. This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

May 5, 202530 min

Capital Markets Pulse — A Look at the Talent Pipeline with AICPA’s Sue Coffey and Nevada CPA Society’s Anna Durst

Julie, Sue Coffey, and Anna Durst discuss the current state of the accounting talent pipeline and how we can continue to inspire and support the next generation of accountants. This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

February 24, 202522 min

Capital Markets Pulse: Q1 2025 Insights with Julie Bell Lindsay and Dennis McGowan

Join Julie Bell Lindsay and Dennis McGowan, Vice President of Professional Practice, for a concise and engaging discussion in our first podcast of 2025. They cover regulatory predictions, emerging technologies like AI and cryptocurrency, and talent pipeline issues in the auditing profession. Tune in for key insights and updates on the latest trends in the capital markets.This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

December 17, 202436 min

Implications of recent Supreme Court decisions feat. Mike Scanlon, Partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

In this episode, Julie and Mike Scanlon, partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, discuss recent Supreme Court cases and their potential impact to SEC and PCAOB rulemaking, standard setting and enforcement applicable to the public company audit profession. This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

October 29, 2024Episode 1029 min

Episode 10: Discussing Investor Perspectives with Sam Ross, Founder of AssuranceMark

In the latest episode of Capital Markets Pulse, I met with Sam Ross, Founder of AssuranceMark, the Investors Consortium for Assurance, to discuss investor perspectives and expectations regarding the value of assurance, audit committee oversight and disclosures, and the final SEC climate rule.This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

August 23, 2024Episode 927 min

Episode 9: Discussing the SEC’s Final Climate Rule: Part 2 with SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter

In this episode, Julie and Paul Munter, SEC Chief Accountant, break down the key elements of the SEC’s final climate rule and implications for auditors and investors. Did you miss Part 1 of our SEC Climate Rule discussion? Listen to Part 1 which features, Peggy Smyth, a board member at Etsy, as they discuss the final climate rule for public companies, audit committee responsibilities and how public companies can navigate different standards and requirements. Explore other CAQ resources in the area of ESG reporting on our website.This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

August 9, 2024Episode 823 min

Episode 8: The Opportunity of Generative AI and Responsible Governance with EY’s Richard Jackson

Julie and Richard discuss the promise of generative AI and what the implementation of this technology by public companies means for governance, as well as risks for accountants. Explore other CAQ resources on generative AI:Audit Committee Oversight in the Age of Generative AIAuditing in the Age of Generative AISubscribe to Capital Markets Pulse and don't miss a single episode! Episodes release monthly. Streaming on Apple, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

June 26, 202418 min

Episode 7: Discussing the SEC’s Final Climate Rule with Peggy Smyth, Etsy Board Member

In this episode, Julie and Peggy Smyth, Board member at Etsy, discuss the implications of the SEC’s final climate rule for public companies, audit committee responsibilities and how public companies can navigate different standards and requirements. This episode will discuss:● Etsy’s ESG journey● Best practices for reporting climate information● Assurance and the role of the audit committee● Standards and requirements This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

May 30, 2024Episode 626 min

Episode 6: Auditing the auditors feat. Duane DesParte

Julie Bell Lindsay sits down with former PCAOB Board member Duane DesParte to chat about his work at the PCAOB, including the PCAOB’s standard-setting agenda, the state of audit quality in the US, the PCAOB’s efforts to engage with stakeholders and the future of the auditing profession. This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/

April 4, 2024Episode 520 min

Episode 5: Round Robin with CAQ’s Dennis McGowan

In the last edition of the Capital Markets Pulse Podcast, Julie hosts CAQ VP of Professional Practice Dennis McGowan for a round robin on the latest headlines impacting the profession, including the SEC’s climate rule, the latest from the PCAOB as well as a personal conversation about the women in his life who inspired him to pursue a career in accounting. This podcast series is brought to you by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ).Website: https://www.thecaq.org/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-audit-quality/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCAQFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecaq/