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.
Auditing September 11, 2025
PCAOB Shines Light on Broker-Dealer Auditors in Latest Publication
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has released a new staff publication for auditors of broker-dealers containing advice on exemption report reviews.
Technology September 11, 2025
PwC Launches New AI-Enabled Tools to Help Enhance Audit Quality and Simplify Data Preparation
PwC US last week launched Data PRO and Acquisition Hub, two integrated tools that the Big Four accounting firm says will help make audit data collection and preparation easier for clients and audit teams.
Accounting September 9, 2025
Audit Sight Launches New Audit and Review Analytics Module to Transform Financial Analysis for Audit and Review Engagements
The module works seamlessly across any client, industry, general ledger, or ERP system, standardizing analysis and delivering results in seconds.
Auditing September 4, 2025
How the PCAOB Can Promote Technology Use in Auditing
The Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group has provided the audit regulator with four recommendations on how it can proactively and strategically promote the use of technology in auditing.
Accounting September 3, 2025
What Lease Accounting Teams Should Know About Critical Audit Matters
Because auditors are documenting CAMs related to lease accounting, lease accounting teams should understand what makes them so important.
Accounting September 3, 2025
AICPA Adds New Chapter to Practice Aid on Auditing Crypto Lending, Borrowing
The AICPA has updated its digital assets practice aid by providing practical guidance to practitioners on auditing crypto lending and borrowing transactions.
Auditing August 28, 2025
PCAOB Postpones Effective Date of New Quality Control Standard by One Year
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board said the effective date for its new quality control standard—QC 1000, A Firm's System of Quality Control—which was slated for Dec. 15 of this year, will be pushed back until Dec. 15, 2026.
PCAOB August 26, 2025
PCAOB Establishes Smaller Firm Resource Group
The expert panel will advise Public Company Accounting Oversight Board staff on the unique needs and experiences of smaller audit firms.
PCAOB August 25, 2025
PCAOB Seeks Nominations for Two Advisory Groups
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is requesting nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group to fill upcoming vacancies.
Auditing August 12, 2025
The Hidden $232K Tax Every Financial Firm Pays for Mobile Compliance Theater
Even firms attempting mobile oversight are using tools that destroy the very context they need for accurate decisions.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast August 7, 2025
AI Audit Innovations – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – August 2025
Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston, discuss artificial intelligence (AI) innovations in the auditing space, and the ways firms and professionals are adapting them. Watch the video, listen to the audio, or read the transcript. Or use the below podcast player to listen.
Accounting August 7, 2025
AICPA News – August 2025
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.