Quality Management Standards Resources
Updated Dec. 2, 2025
Significant changes are coming to the system of quality management after new standards were approved by the AICPA Auditing Standards Board in May 2022. These changes apply to all firms performing any engagement included in a firm's accounting and auditing practice.
This resources page will be continuously updated leading to the Dec. 15, 2025, implementation dates for the new standards.
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Articles and blogs
A new tool for implementing QM standards
Faye Hayhurst, CA, MNCPA director of finance and administration
Aug. 19, 2025
AICPA unveils new QMS resources to help firms meet Dec. 15 deadline
Journal of Accountancy
Aug. 12, 2025
QMS: The countdown continues
Faye Hayhurst, CPA, MNCPA director of finance and administration
April 25, 2025
Countown to QMS: Challenges and good news
Faye Hayhurst, CPA, MNCPA director of finance and administration
Feb. 13, 2025
The latest from peer review: Maintaining purpose, new standards and common trends
MNCPA Footnote
Dec. 1, 2024
AICPA board approves update to peer review standards
Journal of Accountancy
Nov. 5, 2024
Is your firm’s new quality management system on target for Dec. 2025?
MNCPA
Oct. 31, 2024
QM standards: It’s not too late to make sure you’re on time
Faye Hayhurst, CPA, MNCPA director of finance and administration
June 3, 2024
Quality management: Details of a standard-setting journey (podcast)
Journal of Accountancy
June 13, 2024
New SSAE caps standards related to quality management
Journal of Accountancy
May 15, 2024
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