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Kill the Audit Industry, Says Ex-Auditor

Going Concern

Bringing things back to this decade, he then talks about what’s going on at PwC Australia even though auditors weren’t the ones using confidential government data to bill clients for tax avoidance plans. For starters, auditors are paid by the companies they’re auditing. If they find a problem, they risk losing a client.

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Navigating EDD Tax Audits: The Benefits of Professional Representation

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The EDD is responsible for administering unemployment and disability insurance, payroll tax collection, and job training/workforce services in California. An EDD tax audit focuses on ensuring that businesses comply with CA state payroll tax laws, which can be complex and multifaceted. This can distract you from running your business.

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Payroll Auditing 101 for Trustees of Multiemployer Plans

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Payroll Audit Basics for Trustees. Payroll compliance audits perform a central role in this regard. Level Playing Field: payroll audits help trustees differentiate problematic employers from the rest. In these cases, they should direct the payroll auditor to test employers with known or suspected delinquency issues.

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Friday Footnotes: EY Can’t Hire Tech; John Doe Sues the PCAOB; Auditors Can’t Find Torpedoes and Missiles | 1.20.03

Going Concern

Under rules introduced in 2016, large UK-listed companies are required to change auditor at least every 20 years and to run a competitive tender once a decade. PwC took over from KPMG in 2015 and was eligible to serve until 2034 subject to a competitive tender at the 10-year mark. In 2001, the Pentagon said it would address the issue by 2005.

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Friday Footnotes: Screw the Office; Auditor Sues EY For Doing Her Job; IRS Levels Up | 9.16.22

Going Concern

EY fired auditor for not approving illegal transactions, says a new lawsuit [ Reuters ] Ernst & Young LLP has been sued by a former partner who says she was forced out of her job for refusing to sign off on client transactions that violated tax and securities laws. appeared first on Going Concern.

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How to tackle your first external audit, before it tackles you.

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The lead-up: Choosing auditors and timing. The audit probably took about 25% of my time personally — maybe even more once the auditors arrived.” What types of auditors are there, and how do you choose one? How do you decide what auditor to choose? KELLY: “The auditors will ask about processes and controls.

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Payroll Faces Cyber Threats From All Sides

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Amid the growing list of cybersecurity concerns businesses must keep on top of, payroll is a growing target for attackers both inside and outside the enterprise. The latest cases of payroll-related cyber incidents reveal the vulnerabilities of the financial process of compensating employees.

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