Right-size your quality management documentation for SQMS No. 1

Right-size Your Quality Management Documentation for SQMS No. 1

Optimize your quality management documentation for SQMS No. 1 with these practical tips to ensure it remains comprehensive yet right-sized.

The Statement on Quality Management Standards No. 1, A Firm’s System of Quality Management, becomes effective on December 15, 2025.

According to the standard, firms must create a living QM system that is designed, implemented, operated, and evaluated on an ongoing basis, rather than just a static document.

It proposes a living QM system that is designed, implemented, operated, and evaluated on an ongoing basis.

The required documentation surrounding the system’s design, implementation, and operation is a critical step for compliance with the standard.

Author's summary: Optimize SQMS No. 1 documentation.

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Journal of Accountancy Journal of Accountancy — 2025-10-15