PCAOB Wants Audit Firms to Name Engagement Partners and Outside Contributors

The PCAOB is moving forward with its plans to give the investing public new glimpses into who works on and approves company audits. Some say the information could be misused. "There's a risk that the audit partner's name is going to get bandied about without an opportunity to present their side of the case," says Trent Gazzaway, managing partner at Grant Thornton.