Auditing March 4, 2026
SEC and PCAOB Enforcement Plummets
In 2025, the SEC brought 68% fewer accounting and auditing actions than in 2024, and the PCAOB finalized 27% fewer actions over the same period, according to Cornerstone Research.
Firm Management October 10, 2023
IT Auditors See Cyber Risks, Data Privacy and Talent Shortages as Top Challenges
A new survey conducted by Protiviti and The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) reveals which risks are keeping IT auditors up at night.
Auditing October 4, 2023
PCAOB Reaches Rule-Making Milestone Under Erica Williams’ Administration
The new standard on confirmations is the first project the board saw through from start to finish with Williams as PCAOB chair.
Accounting September 28, 2023
AICPA Launches Quality Management Practice Aid for Accounting and Auditing Practices
The practice aid is among numerous resources the AICPA provides to help firms successfully implement the QM standards.
Auditing September 26, 2023
BDO USA, Two Audit Partners Tagged with Fines for Breaking PCAOB Rules
BDO USA was fined $2 million and two of the firm’s partners were fined a total of $60,000 for failures in the 2017 audit of AAC Holdings.
Accounting September 26, 2023
FloQast Launches New Solutions at User Conference
These additions are designed to both improve the way accounting teams work and enhance their professional development.
Auditing September 20, 2023
Total Audit Fees Paid by S&P 500 Clients Reached All-Time High in FY 2022
However, the nearly 4% increase in audit fees over FY 2021 was less than the year-over-year inflation rate in 2022 of 6.5% in the U.S.
Accounting September 20, 2023
Great Resignation Turns Into the Great Stagnation for the Big Four Firms in the U.K.
Britain’s accountants, auditors and advisers are clinging to their jobs, nervous that their negotiating power has sharply dropped.
Auditing September 19, 2023
PCAOB Looks to Amend Rule on Auditors’ Liability for Audit Firm Violations
The proposal would hold auditors and others more accountable when they negligently cause their firm to violate auditing standards.
Taxes September 18, 2023
IRS Looks to Hire 3,700 Agents to Pursue Wealthy Tax Dodgers
The agency is ramping up compliance efforts against high-income earners, partnerships, large corporations, and promoters.
Accounting September 14, 2023
Marcum’s Ex-Quality Control Overseer Was Fined By the SEC for Bad Quality Control Oversight
Marcum audit partner Alfonse Gregory Giugliano was slapped with a $75,000 fine for failing to fix problems in the firm's QC system.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast September 12, 2023
The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Review of Audit Sight – Sept. 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss Audit Sight, a technology platform that eliminates manual work for auditors, diligence and private equity providers by automating financial transaction verification.
Accounting September 12, 2023
Businesses Focus on Automation to Achieve SOX Compliance
Organizations need to focus on areas including data governance, change management and upskilling when pursuing these new technologies.