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.
Auditing December 1, 2023
2023 Has Been a Banner Year for PCAOB Enforcement
The PCAOB has doled out a record $20 million in total fines so far in 2023, almost doubling the previous high mark of $11 million last year.
SEC December 1, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Casts Doubt on SEC Enforcement Actions Without Juries
Conservative justices, in a securities fraud enforcement case, sound skeptical that defendants shouldn’t have a right to be judged by peers.
Auditing December 1, 2023
The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Review of TeamMate Document Linker – Dec. 2023
Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss TeamMate Document Linker for External Audit, a solution designed for CPAs, saving junior auditors time, strengthening audit quality, and improving auditor satisfaction.
Auditing November 30, 2023
Forensic Accounting Tech Company Valid8 Secures $8.5M in Capital
The investment comes at a critical time, as prosecutions and reported losses from fraud are on the rise, according to the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission.
Accounting November 16, 2023
Audit Fees Increased 4.6 Percent in 2022
The study also found that 21 percent of respondents noted acquisitions as the primary driver of the increase in management’s effort to support the external audit, which was consistent with 2021 and 2020.
Auditing November 6, 2023
Which Firm Had the Most IPO Audit Clients In Q3 2023?
A Big Four firm audited the most companies going public in the third quarter of this year, as total IPOs increased 32% over Q2.
Accounting October 31, 2023
Dynamic Audit Solution Sees Growth in Use
Powered by transformative methodology developed by the AICPA, in partnership with leading firms and audit practitioners.
ESG October 30, 2023
AuditBoard Announces AI and Analytics Capabilities
AuditBoard has added new capabilities purpose-built to enable teams to automate critical workflows, surface key strategic insights, and stay on top of proliferating risks.
Accounting October 24, 2023
PCAOB Report Highlights Rising Audit Deficiencies Related to Engagement Quality Reviews
In addition to covering recent trends in audit deficiencies related to EQRs, the staff report provides good practices and reminders for auditors so they can avoid such deficiencies.
Auditing October 20, 2023
Specialized Audit Skills are Needed for Climate Transition
Skilled auditors will be central to driving robust sustainability reporting practices, the integration of ESG factors into financial reporting, maintaining ethical standards, and assurance and verification.
Auditing October 12, 2023
KPMG U.K. Fined a Record £21 Million Over Carillion Audit Scandal
Big Four firm's audit failings were “exceptional,” the U.K. Financial Reporting Council said in a notice on Oct. 12.
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.