The Center for Audit Quality’s (CAQ) Audit Partner Pulse Survey asked audit partners at the country’s leading public company audit firms about their views on the current business environment in the United States. Topics covered include U.S. economic health, challenges and risks facing businesses, and how they see business leaders adjusting their strategies in the current environment. Other topics covered include the accountant talent shortage, fraud risk response strategies, and the integration of new technologies like AI and crypto.