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Erica Williams Gets Second Term as PCAOB Chair

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reappointed Erica Williams to a second term as chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a move that signals stability at the audit regulator following the dismissal of its previous chairperson by SEC Chair Gary Gensler three years ago. 25 and concludes on Oct.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Details on Grant Thornton’s PE Deal; What Is ‘Presented Fairly’ Anyway? | 5.13.24

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Sabrina Sanders, AT&T’s chief accounting officer, is targeting graduate students for the company’s two-year-old, in-house training program. We have further clarified that this responsibility provides the foundation for an objective and independent audit. In 2018, she was recognized as a Fellow by CPA Ontario. PCAOB Chair Erica Y.

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How the CPA, CMA and EA Credentials Have Become Global Designations

CPA Practice

The increased need for accountants and auditors is driven by factors such as globalization, an expanding economy, and a complicated tax and regulatory environment. In general, it is anticipated that the expansion of the accounting and auditing professions will be directly correlated with the state of the entire economy.

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