Audit & Accounting

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied sanctions against firms in the U.S., Canada and the United Arab Emirates for violating various rules and standards.

The current wave of M&A activity is driven at least in part by the need for firms to build out their CAS practices quickly, said Joe Woodard at Scaling New Heights

During the annual Scaling New Heights conference in Orlando, Joe Woodard warned that AI means accountants must go beyond advisory and analysis to remain relevant.

He attempted to help restore confidence in corporate America following a wave of fraud, including the bankruptcies of Enron and WorldCom.

The National Pipeline Advisory Group's recommendations cover a wide range of ways to attract more people to the profession, and Jennifer Wilson walks us through what everyone can do to help.

The Internal Revenue Service is setting up a new unit to target the use of basis shifting between related parties as a way for partnerships to avoid paying taxes.

The Institute of Management Accountants held its annual conference this week in San Antonio, Texas, where it discussed ways to attract more people to join the profession.

CFOs remain divided on the prospects for the economy and continue to see risks from inflation, cybersecurity, generative AI and talent shortages, according to a new survey from Deloitte.

Revelations that the Australian arm of PricewaterhouseCoopers shared confidential information from its work with the government has sparked intense scrutiny.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's amendments will make it easier to hold auditors accountable for violations, among other things.