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.
Auditing June 25, 2025
PCAOB Doles Out $8.5M in Total Fines to Most of the Big Four’s Dutch Affiliates for Exam Cheating
The Netherlands-based affiliates of Deloitte, PwC, and EY were found to have violated U.S. auditing rules and quality control standards related to internal exam cheating and inefficient monitoring of their quality control systems.
Accounting June 25, 2025
LeaseCrunch Rebrands as Crunchafi—a Broader Vision for CPA Firms
Crunchafi (pronounced crunch-uh-fy) blends the legacy of “crunching numbers” with a forward-looking focus on accounting and financial intelligence.
PCAOB June 23, 2025
PCAOB Gets New Life—For Now—Thanks to the Senate’s Nonpartisan Referee
Republican lawmakers' plan to fold the PCAOB into the SEC hit a snag last Thursday when it was determined in the Senate that the provision in the GOP tax-and-spending bill violates the "Byrd Rule."
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast June 20, 2025
The Top Tech at AICPA Engage 2025 – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – June 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, went on video at the AICPA Engage conference and CPA Practice Advisor's annual Think Tank meet-up. Watch the video or read the transcript.
Auditing June 17, 2025
Cherry Bekaert Achieves Top 5 Hedge Fund Auditor Ranking Following Acquisition of Spicer Jeffries
Following the recent acquisition of the business of Spicer Jeffries LLP, Cherry Bekaert is now ranked first among middle-market accounting firms.
SEC June 16, 2025
SEC Picks Ex-Big Four Partner Kurt Hohl to be Chief Accountant
Kurt Hohl, a former partner at Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young and an SEC alum, is returning to the markets regulator as its chief accountant, effective July 7.
Auditing June 13, 2025
PCAOB Docks Heaton & Co. $35K, Partner $25K for Multiple Audit Failures
The Utah-based firm and its founder/partner Kristofer Heaton were fined on June 12 for audit documentation, engagement quality review, and quality control failures involving five audits.
Auditing June 9, 2025
AuditPro.ai Introduces Turnkey AI Solutions for Auditors, CFOs, and Investors
AuditPro.ai is an intuitive and affordable assurance platform where accounting and finance professionals can easily discover and quickly benefit from the most advanced technologies.
Small Business June 5, 2025
Audit Partners Concerned on Economic and Geopolitical Risks
As trusted experts with a front-row seat to corporate strategy and performance, audit partners provide a unique lens into how U.S. companies are navigating a period marked by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and rapid technological change.
Technology June 4, 2025
Scytale Acquires AudITech
This acquisition will enable Scytale to offer a variety of security, privacy, and AI compliance automation for standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and now SOX IT general controls in one platform.
Auditing June 2, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Launches TeamMate+ AI Editor
The generative AI writing engine is designed to enable auditors to enhance the quality of audit documentation while ensuring data protection and safeguards.
Auditing May 23, 2025
AuditBoard Expands Into Germany with Risk Management Platform
The announcement comes as German organizations face a uniquely complex landscape, marked by robust and proliferating national regulations and European Union directives.