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.
Accounting May 31, 2023
Accounting Thought Leaders to Meet During AICPA ENGAGE Conference
The event will be the first time the 40 Under 40 honorees and participants of the annual Thought Leader Symposium will come together, engaging on issues critical to the profession.
Accounting May 25, 2023
AuditClub Announces New Quality Management Subscription
AuditClub Compass is a customized three-phase subscription journey built on a risk-based and scalable approach to quality.
Auditing May 22, 2023
PCAOB Has a Batch of New Projects in the Works
The audit regulator revised its standard-setting agenda to include four new projects—two considered short-term and two mid-term.
Accounting May 22, 2023
Audit Partners Pessimistic on U.S. Economic Outlook
The survey found that organizations are prioritizing cost management and financial performance over other areas like talent and labor.
Auditing May 15, 2023
Top 20 Firm Leads IPO Auditor Market Share in Q1 2023
Twenty-five different firms audited the 46 IPOs completed in the first quarter of this year, with one firm's seven leading the way.
Accounting May 15, 2023
SEC Ramped Up Enforcement for Accounting and Auditing in FY 2022
The SEC disclosed 68 accounting and auditing enforcement actions in FY 2022, up 55% from the previous fiscal year.
Accounting May 8, 2023
The IIA Shares New Legislative Proposal with Congress to Strengthen Corporate Governance of Cryptocurrency
The proposed legislation comes on the heels of an IIA letter calling on Congress to strengthen corporate governance of cryptocurrency exchanges following the collapse of FTX.
Accounting May 3, 2023
SEC Chief Blasts Hedge Fund Fees as Agency Readies New Regulations
For the last two years, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has championed new rules to add scrutiny to hedge funds and private equity firms.
Accounting May 3, 2023
Plenty of Other Firms Were Winners in Vault’s 2024 Accounting Rankings
Vault rated the best firms in 25 categories ranging from benefits and culture to work-life balance and LGBTQ+ diversity.
Auditing May 2, 2023
Independence Gets Its Own Spot in PCAOB Audit Inspection Reports
A brand-new section debuted today in PCAOB inspection reports of audit firms, and it is devoted to auditor independence.
Accounting May 2, 2023
Extending Outsourcing Contracts Can Alleviate Shortage of CPAs
Outsourcing talent and extending contracts with a talent augmentation company is a smart and strategic solution for accounting firms to address the ongoing talent shortage in the U.S.
Auditing April 26, 2023
PCAOB Says Firms Are Screwing Up SPAC Audits
Over the last couple of years, PCAOB inspectors have observed high rates of deficiencies on SPAC audits.