Professionals on the Move – February 21, 2017
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
PCAOB
CPAs and Auditors Alerted to New SEC Rules on Financial Statements and A&A Engagements
The alert outlines rules applicable to financial statement audit and attestation engagements undertaken for non-issuers.
Center for Audit Quality Supports PCAOB Efforts
Improved audit quality is a goal being pursued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), and a non-partisan audit advocacy group is supporting its recent efforts.
Thomson Reuters Releases Topical Newsletters for Accounting Firms
The tax and accounting arm of Thomson Reuters has released two new content marketing solutions for CPA firms interested in growing their accounting, auditing, and international tax practices.
PCAOB Scrutinizes Engagement Quality Reviews
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has released a report that provides information about registered audit firms' implementation and compliance with Auditing Standard No. 7, Engagement Quality Review.
10 Years After SOX: PCAOB Update (NASBA Annual Meeting)
PCAOB board member Lewis Ferguson gives an update on public company oversight issues.
New Auditing Standard Proposed by PCAOB
Organization Also Proposes a New Related Auditing Standard on the Auditor’s Responsibilities for Other Information in an Annual Report
Complying with the PCAOB: The Various Options for Independence Training
Conducting regular, systematic audits is essential for holding public companies accountable for their decisions and financial records. Monitoring, evaluating, and managing public corporations is arguably the most effective way to placate stakeholders. But who ensures that audits are always conducted properly, fairly and thoroughly? In other words, who audits the auditors?