PCAOB July 9, 2026
Here’s Who’s Serving on the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed the names of the 12 people who will serve on its new Inspections Modernization Council.
Auditing May 4, 2026
The IIA Calls for Stronger Governance, Internal Controls, and Independent Audit Requirements in Prediction Markets
The IIA’s recommendations draw upon globally recognized standards within its International Professional Practices Framework.
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.
SEC April 20, 2026
SEC’s Power to Recoup Illicit Profits Challenged at Supreme Court
Justices are being asked to put new limits on “disgorgement,” one of the SEC’s most potent enforcement tools, designed to recoup illicit profits and return them to victims.
Auditing April 16, 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 April 14, 2026
Armanino Partners with DataSnipper to Advance Agentic AI in Internal Audit and Risk Advisory
A new partnership between top 20 accounting firm Armanino and DataSnipper, an agentic automation platform for audit and finance teams, aims to help internal audit and risk teams work more strategically through artificial intelligence adoption.
Auditing April 14, 2026
California Fire Survivors Call for Accounting Firm to Audit Edison’s Wildfire Prevention Spending
Eaton fire survivors called on state lawmakers to pass a bill requiring audits of spending by Southern California Edison and the state's two other big for-profit electric companies on wildfire prevention.
SEC April 10, 2026
SEC Taps Dallas Lawyer for Top Corporate Enforcement Cop Job
David Woodcock will be the new regulatory enforcer for the SEC, and he will take a multimillion-dollar pay cut for the privilege.
Financial Reporting April 10, 2026
Why Fraud Keeps Slipping Through Local Government Oversight
For professionals in the accounting and auditing fields, recent high-profile cases underscore the importance of understanding how fraud occurs within everyday workflows and how governance bodies can strengthen oversight to identify issues earlier.
Technology April 7, 2026
EY Rolls Out Agentic AI in Assurance Across Its Global Network of Accounting Firms
Big Four accounting firm EY said Tuesday it has launched enterprise-scale agentic AI in assurance, part of a multibillion-dollar commitment to audit quality, technology, and its people.
Auditing April 6, 2026
AI is Co-Writing End-of-Month Financial Reporting. Here’s What that Means for Auditors
In many organizations, AI is becoming embedded in core accounting workflows during the end-of-month process.
Auditing March 31, 2026
PCAOB Asks for Stakeholder Feedback on Strategic Priorities
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Tuesday issued a request for public comment on its strategic priorities, the feedback from which will be used to help develop the board's 2026-2030 strategic plan.
Technology March 20, 2026
EisnerAmper Rolls Out In-House AI Audit Design Agent
The top 15 accounting firm announced March 9 a collaboration with Microsoft to develop the EisnerAI Audit Design Agent, an assurance platform running on Microsoft Foundry.