Auditing April 1, 2026
The IIA Enhances CIA Challenge Exam Program, Expanding Access Through New Pathway Pilot
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors.
Auditing March 11, 2024
Survey Finds the Audit Profession is Growing
After sharp cuts due to the COVID pandemic in 2020 and 2021, significantly more internal audit functions are now increasing their budgets (36%) than are decreasing them (13%).
Financial Reporting March 6, 2024
New SEC Climate Rule Gets a Thumbs Up From the AICPA
The rule “moves us closer to the high-quality reporting that investors, lenders, and other stakeholders require,” the AICPA and CIMA said.
Auditing March 4, 2024
How Auditors Are Seizing the Day with Artificial Intelligence
AI creates an opportunity as accountants can more readily gain access to the data they need, enabling them to shift their focus to professional judgment and using their experience to analyze and examine information.
SEC February 28, 2024
SEC Upped the Ante on Enforcement for Accounting and Auditing in FY 2023
The SEC disclosed 83 accounting and auditing enforcement actions in FY 2023, up 22% from the previous fiscal year.
Auditing February 28, 2024
PCAOB Registration Isn’t a Seal of Approval, Regulator Tells Audit Firms
A proposed rule would limit how audit firms tout their PCAOB registration in marketing to clients and potential clients.
Auditing February 23, 2024
Some Top Midtier Audit Firms Felt the Wrath of the PCAOB This Week
Withum was fined $2 million, while Baker Tilly and Mazars were fined $80,000 and $60,000, respectively, for rules violations.
Accounting February 23, 2024
The Pivotal Role of Audit Professionals in AI Integration
Amid technological advancements, the audit professional's role, characterized by a deep attention to detail, compliance and risk management, is proving to be vital well outside the traditional confines of finance.
Auditing February 22, 2024
Valid8 Financial Launches “Stories” to Accelerate Financial Fraud Investigations
The company’s Verified Financial Intelligence platform provides forensic accounting, legal and government professionals with courtroom-ready evidence for a variety of complex financial investigations and disputes.
Accounting Standards February 18, 2024
COSO Appoints First Executive Director
COSO has provided thought leadership and guidance for organizations in areas of internal control, enterprise risk management, fraud deterrence, and governance.
Firm Management February 12, 2024
EY Borrowed About $700 Million More on Failed Spinoff Costs
A plan to split the Big Four firm's audit and consulting arms collapsed last April after partners squabbled over several key issues.
Technology January 31, 2024
Armanino Unveils SOC 2 Examination Tool
Audit Ally was designed to integrate into any SOC 2 engagement and improve automation and reporting capabilities.
Auditing January 30, 2024
SEC Sues Marcum Assurance Partner Over Numerous Audit Violations
Edward Hackert is accused of improper conduct by repeatedly not following U.S. auditing standards over a 10-year period.