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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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...

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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...…

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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...…

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October 8, 2019 

Thomson Reuters Unveils Checkpoint Engage PCR

The solution gives accounting professionals peace of mind with alerts and diagnostics, as well as progress indicators which can point to specific areas of concern. Checkpoint Engage PCR also eliminates the need to start from scratch or duplicate work, ...

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October 2, 2019 

Moss Adams Admits 28 New Partners

With more than 3,200 professionals across more than 25 locations in the West and beyond, we work with many of the world’s most innovative companies and leaders. Our strength in the middle market enables us to advise clients at all intervals of ...