Accounting September 20, 2023
Great Resignation Turns Into the Great Stagnation for the Big Four Firms in the U.K.
Britain’s accountants, auditors and advisers are clinging to their jobs, nervous that their negotiating power has sharply dropped.
Auditing September 19, 2023
PCAOB Looks to Amend Rule on Auditors’ Liability for Audit Firm Violations
The proposal would hold auditors and others more accountable when they negligently cause their firm to violate auditing standards.
Taxes September 18, 2023
IRS Looks to Hire 3,700 Agents to Pursue Wealthy Tax Dodgers
The agency is ramping up compliance efforts against high-income earners, partnerships, large corporations, and promoters.
Taxes September 8, 2023
IRS is Using AI to Identify Wealthy Tax Cheats for Audit
The agency is opening examinations of 75 of the largest partnerships in the U.S. that on average have over $10 billion in assets.
Auditing September 5, 2023
Warren Averett Was the Recipient of a First-Ever Penalty From the PCAOB
The top 50 firm was fined $200,000 for auditor independence violations related to its membership in an accounting alliance.
Accounting September 1, 2023
Two-Thirds of Organizations Have Not Implemented ESG Controls to Ensure Accuracy of Data
The report found that two-thirds of organizations have not implemented ESG controls, and that 60% do not currently perform internal ESG audits.
Accounting August 29, 2023
Institute of Internal Auditors’ to Hold Financial Services Exchange Sept. 11-12 in D.C.
The Exchange provides internal auditors in the financial services space with the opportunity to share their greatest takeaways, tools, and techniques with other leaders.
Taxes August 28, 2023
TaxCure and Tax Rep Network Partner to Provide IRS Representation Education and Training
In addition to IRS representation training sessions, the partnership will enable tax professionals to explore adding new revenue streams to their practices with tax resolution services.
Firm Management August 22, 2023
Five Ways to Secure Millennial and Gen Z Accounting Talent
A global accounting industry survey of more than 6,000 accountants and auditors conducted earlier this year revealed the No. 1 challenge respondents currently face is attracting and retaining skilled talent.
Accounting August 22, 2023
Institute of Internal Auditors Adds Malta and Somalia to its Global Federation
The addition of these two new affiliates expands awareness of the internal audit profession in the regions and provides forums for discussing emerging topics and challenges faced by practitioners at the local level.
Accounting August 18, 2023
PCAOB Gives CPA Firm AJ Robbins the Heave-Ho
AJ Robbins' PCAOB registration was permanently revoked, its owner was barred for life, and the firm was fined $150,000 for audit failures.
Accounting August 18, 2023
SEC Fines Crowe U.K. $750,000 For Poor Auditing of Music Streaming Service
In addition, Crowe U.K. CEO Nigel Bostock will pay a $25,000 penalty and senior auditor Matthew Stallabrass will fork over $10,000.