PCAOB August 4, 2026
Ex-PCAOB Chief Auditor Hired By Consulting Firm BRG
Barbara Vanich has joined the global consulting firm's Financial Institution Advisory practice as a managing director in its Washington, D.C. office.
Accounting October 23, 2024
AuditBoard Expands AI Capabilities, Empowering Customers to Define the Future of Audit, Risk, and Compliance
AuditBoard and Ascend2 Research recently conducted a survey finding 89 percent of organizations plan to use AI but face challenges like data privacy concerns and high costs.
SEC October 22, 2024
SEC to Increase Scrutiny of AI Tools Used by Brokers, Investment Advisers
Although the SEC put AI risks on its examination watch list last year, it went into further detail in its latest Division of Examinations report.
Auditing October 15, 2024
DataSnipper Acquires UpLink, Releases New Product DocuMine
The move expands DataSnipper's goal of building a comprehensive AI-powered audit ecosystem with global impact, the company said.
Financial Reporting October 11, 2024
Validis Launches Upload Functionality to Streamline Data Collection
The new Upload functionality now makes Validis accessible to all businesses, regardless of their accounting package.
Auditing October 8, 2024
Finance Leaders Want Their Organization’s Audit Firm to Use AI—Immediately
Before engaging with an auditor, 64% of finance leaders say they look for the audit firm to use AI, according to a new BDO USA report.
Auditing September 27, 2024
AuditBoard Adds New Features to Risk Management Platform
Available immediately, the new enhancements will help audit teams improve efficiency and foster collaboration, the company says.
Auditing September 26, 2024
Thomson Reuters Teams Up with Validis and Unveils Suite of AI-Powered Solutions For Auditors
The first tool to debut in the suite, Audit Intelligence Analyze, employs Al and machine learning to enhance both audit quality and efficiency.
Auditing September 25, 2024
PCAOB Doles Out $165,000 in Total Fines to Five Audit Firms
Four firms were caught up in an enforcement sweep, while the fifth firm was sanctioned for failing to timely file PCAOB Form 3.
Auditing September 24, 2024
Digital Disruption and Climate Change Are the Fastest-Growing Risks for Companies Worldwide, Report Says
Neither digital disruption nor climate change were named among the top five areas where internal audit functions allocate the most time and effort, with both ranked in the lower half of audit priorities.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast September 19, 2024
2024 Innovation Awards Roundup – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Sept. 2024
Hosts Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston discuss the technologies that won this year's 2024 Tax and Accounting Technology Innovation Awards, a program by CPA Practice Advisor that honors products making a difference for professionals.
Auditing September 17, 2024
Prager Metis to Pay $1.95 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over FTX Audits, Other Violations
The firm also agreed to settle auditor independence charges, as well as for aiding and abetting clients' violations of securities laws.
Auditing September 17, 2024
PCAOB: 5 Good Practices For Auditor Independence
Instances of auditor independence noncompliance at firms "increased significantly" during the PCAOB's 2023 audit inspection cycle.