Technology April 29, 2026
Rippling Rolls Out Automated Compliance Tool for SOC 2 Audits
Workforce management system Rippling has launched an automated compliance tool that the San Francisco-based company says dramatically simplifies SOC 2 audits.
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.
Auditing January 29, 2024
PCAOB Doles Out $590,000 in Fines to Haynie & Co., Four Partners
The top 100 firm and two current and two former partners were sanctioned for subpar auditing and quality control failures.
Accounting January 22, 2024
ADM Stock Plunges After Placing CFO on Leave During Accounting Probe
Vikram Luthar, who had been its CFO since 2022, was put on administrative leave and Ismael Roig will step in on an interim basis.
Auditing January 22, 2024
Which Firm Had the Most IPO Audit Clients in Q4 2023?
A top midtier accounting firm ended 2023 by having the most new initial public offering audit clients in the fourth quarter with six.
Digital Currency January 10, 2024
SEC OKs Bitcoin-Spot ETFs in Milestone for Digital Assets
U.S. regulators for the first time approved exchange-traded funds that invest directly in Bitcoin, with 11 funds to begin trading Thursday.