Auditing May 15, 2026
Group Audits: Why Complexity Persists and Why Judgment Still Matters Most
Under new, risk-based standards, group auditors still face critical judgements about complex matters.
October 30, 2018
AuditFile is Certified to the EU-US and Swiss-US Privacy Shield
The Privacy Shield Framework gives companies a means to comply with data protection requirements when transferring personal data from the EU to the US. The certification signifies compliance with the Framework’s stronger data protection obligations, ...
October 30, 2018
Most Professionals Uncertain of Their Business’ Cyber Response Abilities
With cyber-crime expected to reach $6 trillion annually and no indication of a slowdown in cyber threats, the Deloitte poll taken during a webcast on cyber preparedness and wargaming exposes a still siloed approach to cybersecurity that can be ...
October 29, 2018
Retailers Expect Surge in 2018 Holiday Shopping
Shoppers may be writing longer “nice” lists for gifts and gatherings this holiday season, according to Deloitte’s 33rd annual “Holiday Survey” of consumer spending intentions and trends.
October 29, 2018
CEOs Missing the Mark on Strategic Risk Investment
The survey results show that while organizations are laser-focused on digital transformation and disruptive technologies, many leaders fail to also recognize the critical importance of protecting brand and reputation. Fewer than half the leaders ...
October 29, 2018
How Long Does it Take to Save for a House Down Payment? 7 Years on Average
Twenty years ago, it took 5.5 years to save for a 20 percent down payment. Since then, home values have grown nearly twice as much as incomes have, increasing by 98.6 percent, while incomes have risen 52.6 percent. Home values have grown almost twice ...
October 29, 2018
5 Leadership Traits Business Leaders Need
Executives must develop new leadership capabilities in order to successfully manage their organizations today and in the future, according to a new study.
October 26, 2018
6 Tips to Help Businesses Survive a Crisis
Events such as the hurricanes that recently hit Florida and the Carolinas can create major disruptions for businesses.
October 26, 2018
Why CPAs May No Longer Feel Energized at Work and What to Do About it
Every employee has a natural predisposition towards either exploration (innovation) or optimization (efficiency). They also prefer to interact socially (with people) or elementally (with things or systems). Employers need energy in the right place to ...
October 26, 2018
Does Misreporting Financials Pay Off for CEOs and CFOs?
Given that the risk of detection is also only 25 percent, then more than half of perpetrators – most often the CEOs and CFOs of major companies – could find it beneficial to commit financial reporting misconduct, according to research from Columbia ...
October 25, 2018
Small Business Owners Optimistic on Economy, But Worried on Healthcare and Tariffs
Continued growth and a strong economy have small business optimism reaching post-recession highs, particularly among male business owners, according to Capital One's (NYSE: COF) latest Small Business Growth Index, a biannual survey of 500 small ...
October 25, 2018
When it Comes to Mobile Payments, an Omnichannel Strategy is Best
It’s been four years since Apple launched Apple Pay, which together with Google Pay and Samsung Pay have ushered in the modern era of mobile payments. These “pays” have been joined by mobile payment solutions from retailers like Starbucks and Walmart, ...
October 25, 2018
Small Businesses Feel Unappreciated by Their Banks
Despite widespread economic and business optimism among small business owners, many are feeling underappreciated by their banks. According to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Small Business Banking Satisfaction Study, just 37% of small business banking ...