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.
Technology January 9, 2026
RSM US Rolls Out ‘Ask Luca’ GenAI Tool for Firm’s Auditors
RSM US said Thursday it has launched "Ask Luca," a generative AI tool within RSM Luca, the firm's digital audit ecosystem, that leaders say will assist its assurance professionals in delivering more efficient, high-quality audits for clients.
PCAOB December 26, 2025
PCAOB Names William Ryan Acting Enforcement Director
Ryan, who is chief counsel of the PCAOB Enforcement Division, will assume the role following current PCAOB Enforcement Director Robert Rice’s retirement on Dec. 31, 2025.
Auditing December 19, 2025
CPA Barred, Audit Firm Fined by PCAOB for Quality Control Issues
Jennifer Crofoot, a former audit partner at Fruci & Associates II, was barred for three years and the firm was docked $50,000 for failing to follow U.S. auditing rules and standards in connection with the audits of four public companies.
Auditing December 19, 2025
PCAOB Fines Florida Audit Firm $35,000 Over Tardy Form AP Filings
West Palm Beach, FL-based accounting firm Beckles & Co. agreed to a censure and fine for repeatedly failing to make required disclosures about who worked on audits.
Auditing December 19, 2025
PCAOB Censures and Fines Texas Firm for Audit Failures
Sugar Land, TX-based accounting firm TPS Thayer was sanctioned on Dec. 4 for violations that include failing to supervise an unregistered China-based firm.
Technology December 7, 2025
Thomson Reuters Announces New Partnerships to Bring AI Automation to Audit Workflows
The new partnerships with Trullion, Audit Sight, Crunchafi, Fieldguide, Validis, and Valid8 Financial support automated, data-driven audits, Thomson Reuters says.
Taxes January 5, 2026 Sponsored
Archived Webcast: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.
Accounting December 4, 2025
Opportunities Exist for More Transparent Audit Committee Disclosures, CAQ Says
Most disclosure areas have stagnated or declined, providing audit committees with an opportunity to enhance transparency about their evolving oversight responsibilities, the Center for Audit Quality says in a new report.
Technology December 2, 2025 Sponsored
AI Isn’t a Threat to Auditors—It’s the Key to Elevating the Profession
The story around artificial intelligence and the audit profession has been told as one of competition. But the truth is, AI isn’t replacing auditors; it’s redefining their value.
Auditing November 20, 2025
Audit Partners Show More Optimism About the Economy, CAQ Survey Finds
Audit partners have a better attitude about the economy after reporting concerns last spring, as pessimism fell from 44% to 22% and economic optimism and neutrality both grew by more than 10%, according to the Center for Audit Quality.
Financial Reporting November 19, 2025
Report Says Internal Audit Profession Requires ‘Superhuman’ Skills to Survive Era of Hypervolatility
The survey of 213 global internal audit leaders shows the profession is being challenged by three converging forces: persistently tight resources, the rise of AI, and a demand for role redefinition.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast November 19, 2025
Tech Innovation Awards – Part 2 – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Nov. 2025
Accounting technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, take a look at some of the products in the 2025 CPA Practice Advisor Tax and Accounting Technology Innovation Awards. In this, the second of a two-part series, the focus is on accounting and audit services.