Going Concern

JULY 3, 2025

After a review, EY concluded that it was not in compliance with the SEC’s auditor independence rules for the audits of the applicable years. EY audited SWSF from the financial year ended December 31, 2009 until its resignation as auditor in April of 2021.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) revoked the registration of a Chinese audit firm on Nov. First, on multiple occasions, the accounting firm failed to timely report the participants in its issuer audits on PCAOB Form AP, in violation of PCAOB Rule 3211, Auditor Reporting of Certain Audit Participants.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 3, 2024

UHY is getting an injection of private equity funding from Boston-based investment firm Summit Partners, calling it a significant milestone in its growth and strategic development, the top 30 accounting firm said on Dec. With this deal, more than 35% of the top 30 accounting firms in the U.S. In the U.S.,

Non-Profits

Going Concern

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Talent Attn accounting employers: your talent woes are over!

Florida

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

For example, an AI system trained primarily on large corporate data might incorrectly flag normal seasonal fluctuations in small retail businesses as high-risk transactions, or overlook industry-specific accounting practices in niche sectors. Create audit trails that make decision-making transparent and accountable.

auditor

Going Concern

JANUARY 6, 2025

While I have you, allow me to ask you to take our 2025 Predictions for the Accounting Profession survey — it’s quick, simple, and we don’t want your email. A user on r/recruitinghell was rejected from a top 50 firm on Christmas. CohnReznick wrote: No two firms are identical as are no two issuer audits.

accounted

Going Concern

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Yesterday Financial Times published a story about PwC UK’s top consolation prize : Senior PwC staff in the UK who will never be partners are to be offered a new “managing director” title as the Big Four firm seeks to keep top employees whom it is unwilling to admit to its £1mn-a-year partnership. forces dominant.

accounted

Going Concern

JANUARY 3, 2025

Psst, take our 2025 Predictions for the Accounting Profession survey. Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default.

auditor

Going Concern

JULY 11, 2025

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Talent Attention, firms! percent to 48.4

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Accounting Today

JUNE 23, 2025

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is juggling a variety of projects to improve accounting for state and local governments as they come under pressure from the threat of reduced funding from the federal government. "If All rights reserved. But in todays environment, its at least something they have to consider."

accounting standards

Going Concern

MARCH 19, 2025

Each of them violated PCAOB Rule 3211 , Auditor Reporting of Certain Audit Participants, by “failing to accurately disclose on PCAOB Form AP the participation in firm audits of other accounting firms, including, among others, component auditors, shared service centers, and critical audit matter hub.”

auditor

Going Concern

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Firm Watch Accountancy firm BDO fined €1.3

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Accounting Today

JUNE 16, 2025

EDT 4 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email For decades, accounting firms have operated on a rhythm as reliable as a metronome: a rush of activity from January through April, followed by a lull that stretches through the summer and beyond. All rights reserved. What was once a manageable cycle is now a source of instability.

Technology

Accounting Today

JULY 16, 2025

EDT 4 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The accounting sector is poised to undergo its greatest reshuffling in generations. accounting firms have taken PE investment. Holdout firms are wondering whether they should join the crowd. All rights reserved. Since 2021, nearly a quarter of the 100 biggest U.S.

Technology

Going Concern

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

HR Dive discusses the recent CPE situation at EY : A recent scandal involving online training at Ernst & Young has pulled back the curtain on the time and ethical pressures accountants and finance teams are under to balance the demands of client work with ongoing professional training requirements.

accounted

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Two years ago, two years after the first major private equity investment in a top 20 firm kicked off a flood of similar investments in some of the largest non-Big 4 firms in the country, the AICPA formed a task force to “look into issues raised by private equity investors in accounting.”

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Blog home With the introduction of Accounting Standards Update 2023-08, Subtopic 350-60, the landscape for accounting, audit, and assurance of cryptocurrency is evolving. Unique audit risks related to cryptocurrency What is an auditors responsibility in crypto audits? What can accountants do to prepare for crypto audits?

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Accounting Today

JUNE 16, 2025

EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board reported that deficiency rates remain high across examination, review and audit engagements for auditors of broker-dealers. All rights reserved.

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Analytix Finance & Accounting

JUNE 24, 2025

Let’s face it: managing accounting of your small-to-medium business in-house can be a challenge. But here’s the thing… Outsourcing your accounting isn’t just a convenience anymore — it’s becoming a competitive advantage in 2025. What is Outsourced Accounting? Tracking expenses.

accounted

Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

This not only saves valuable hours for auditors but also ensures a more thorough and accurate risk assessment, improving overall audit quality. All rights reserved. For example, by automating the collection and organization of financial data, an algorithm can generate trial balances and flag high-risk transactions for further review.

Technology

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) posted three new resources on Oct. 23 related to the implementation of QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control , a new standard the board approved this past May. 1, A Firm’s System of Quality Management , adopted by the AICPA.

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Accounting Today

JULY 16, 2025

EDT 2 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Armanino, a Top 25 Firm based in San Ramon, California, has added Strategic Accounting Outsourced Solutions , extending Armaninos outsourcing capabilities, particularly in the nonprofit and family office sectors. All rights reserved. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Technology

Going Concern

OCTOBER 14, 2024

An ‘everygirl’ tells the tale of being pressured to choose a major, landing on accounting, and regretting the decision in ‘ I Was Dedicated to My 5-Year Plan—and Then It Blew Up in My Face ‘: It was the fall semester of my sophomore year of college. Land an internship at a prestigious accounting firm.

accounted

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 29, 2024

billion during its 2024 fiscal year that ended June 30, the Big Four accounting firm said on Monday. The slower growth in Big Four accounting firm revenues in 2024 is primarily due to a slowdown in consulting work over the past 12 to 18 months, which has resulted in layoffs at each firm in several locations, including in the U.S.

Legal

ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This legally required practice plays a pivotal role in fostering accountability, safeguarding stakeholders’ interests, and preserving the integrity of organizations. Different countries and regions have their own set of laws, regulations, and accounting standards that govern the reporting process.

Non-Profits

Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

Danielle Lee Managing Editor, Accounting Today mailto linkedin For reprint and licensing requests for this article, click here. All rights reserved. And this is just the beginning…we have some exciting things on our roadmap and look forward to sharing them very soon!"

Tax

Accounting Today

JULY 18, 2025

So, it should come as no surprise that a recent visit to a major university provided fresh inspiration and insights including this one: The next generation is more likely to see accounting or internal auditing not as a career but as a steppingstone. All rights reserved. And heres the shocker — that may not be a dreadful thing.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

EDT 7 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email I am optimistic about the "trusted advisor" destination that the accounting profession has marked as its territory, but skeptical of the partnership model as a means of transportation to that promised land. All rights reserved.

accounted

CPA Practice

AUGUST 1, 2025

Sidestepping consequential financial accounting and reporting pitfalls is one way to do just that. At a Glance Solid exits for emerging companies are increasingly scarce as investors and strategics flee to quality in an uncertain economic landscape.

Sales

Going Concern

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As reported by Journal of Accountancy last week , the AICPA has asked the SEC not to approve the PCAOB’s new Firm and Engagement Metrics rules approved by the audit regulator in November. The rule requires reporting of metrics at both the firm and the engagement levels. Experience of Audit Personnel. Industry Experience.

audit

Going Concern

JUNE 9, 2025

First, a Reuters story : Crete Professionals Alliance, an accounting platform backed by Thrive Capital, plans to invest over $500 million to acquire U.S.-based based accounting firms in the next two years, and equip them with OpenAI-powered artificial intelligence technology to boost efficiency, company executives told Reuters.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 6, 2025

Accounting practice management software provider Karbon announced its new Practice Intelligence product, an agentic AI-driven solution thats the next evolution of its Practice Management platform. All rights reserved. Karbon Practice Management evolves into Practice Intelligence product Karbon accepts Talent Visionary Award.

Technology

Accounting Today

JUNE 6, 2025

ARIZONA The Association for Accounting Marketing Hall of Fame celebrated the 35th anniversary of the annual AAM Summit in Phoenix May 12-14. CALIFORNIA Janet Shepard Janet Shepard was hired as a business management partner and co-leader of the client accounting services practice at HCVT, Irvine. All rights reserved.

New Jersey

Going Concern

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Are you having trouble finding remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? With our Always-On Recruiting service, you can access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Accountingfly can assist you!

Real Estate

Going Concern

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Here are this week’s top remote accounting candidates for your browsing pleasure.

audit

Going Concern

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Audit Large Accounting Firms Will Have to Submit Financial Statements to U.S.

auditor

Going Concern

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. LLP, with WAMY and its counsel, engaged in wrongful conduct during Marks’ engagement with WAMY.

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