PCAOB May 29, 2026
PCAOB Establishes Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is forming a new advisory panel as the regulator looks to modernize how it inspects the work of public company audit firms.
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December 21, 2020
Rebekah Brown, CPA – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree
Rebekah Brown, CPA – 2020 40 Under 40 Honoree Director of Development,Maryland Association of CPAs and The Business Learning Institutehttps://www.macpa.org/ Career highlights: Three years in public accounting before leaving to work on behalf of CPA profession at MACPA/BLI Eight years at MACPA/BLI, moving from Firm Learning Consultant, to Membership Manager and now a member of...…
December 3, 2020
Common Themes Emerge in Data from First Year of CAMs Implementation
The CAQ has released a new report with data and analysis on the first year that critical audit matters (CAMs) were included in auditor reports. Consistent with the requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the ...
November 23, 2020
Detecting Fraud: What Are Weak Signals and How to Process Them
Certain companies, specifically organizations with the wrong tone at the top, improper incentives, confusing cash flow trends, and siloed departments, are more susceptible to fraud than others. Pick up on weak signals and take steps to ...
September 24, 2020
Should U.S. Broaden Mandate on Auditor Rotation?
Drawing on publicly available data, the AJPT study employs a novel method to focus on the years immediately preceding and following mandated partner rotations. Joining Prof. Whited as co-authors in the AJPT’s current issue are Huan Kuang and Matthew G.
June 30, 2020
Does Providing Tax Services Compromise Auditor Independence?
As a new study in the journal Accounting Horizons observes, regulatory actions have likely "created an atmosphere that motivated companies to reduce or eliminate tax fees paid to audit firms to bolster the appearance of independence in ...
February 28, 2020
Professionals on the Move: February 28, 2020
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent promotions and hires.
December 5, 2019
AICPA Issues New Definition of the Concept of Materiality
The purpose is to align the materiality concepts discussed in AICPA Professional Standards with the description of materiality used by the U.S. judicial system, the auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board...
December 2, 2019
AICPA Auditing Standards Board 2020 Plan Focuses on Technology and Public Interest
The plan addresses the current global economic environment, and the way entities conduct their business and activities, while also considering the views of all stakeholders including preparers, users and auditors.
November 13, 2019
Marcum LLP Public Company Audit Practice Grows Significantly during Third Quarter
The accounting and business advisory firm Marcum LLP gained 19 publicly registered company clients during the third quarter of 2019. Also in the third quarter, Marcum’s market share of IPO audits exceeded three of the Big Four accounting firms and led all non-Big Four firms. Marcum ended the July-September period with 12 new SEC client...…
November 11, 2019
Professionals on the Move – October 2019
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of recent staffing and leadership changes at firms across the country.
October 28, 2019
AICPA to Host Forensic and Valuation Services Conference Nov. 4-6 in Vegas
New technologies, emerging industries and renewed interest in complex financial instruments are among the many issues that will be discussed during the American Institute of CPA’s (AICPA) 2019 Forensic and Valuation Services Conference. The conference, being held Nov. 4-6 at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas, offers professionals the opportunity to hone their skills and build...…
October 17, 2019
Wolters Kluwer Hosts Inaugural Meeting of the Global Audit Advisory Board
Held in New York City last month, the inaugural meeting of the Global Audit Advisory Board served as the perfect platform to bring together leading global audit practitioners, thought leaders and Wolters Kluwer experts to exchange insights about the ...