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.
Auditing August 17, 2023
PCAOB Sees Glut of Faulty Broker-Dealer Audits
More than half of the audits of brokers and dealers inspected by the PCAOB last year had mistakes, according to a new report.
Accounting August 15, 2023
SEC Addresses Some of IIA’s Recommendations in Cybersecurity Risk Management Rule
The final rule, “Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure,” requires greater transparency when organizations experience cyberattacks.
Auditing August 15, 2023
PCAOB Has Handed Out a Slew of Punishments to Audit Firms Recently
The audit watchdog doled out sanctions to 12 accounting firms from July 28 to Aug. 11 for breaking various auditing rules.