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Research: Big 4 Dads Still Aren’t Embracing Paternity Leave

Going Concern

TLDR summary of this article from ChatGPT: Big 4 accounting firms introduced paternity leave in 2006, but a recent study finds that many fathers, especially in high-pressure environments like audit firms, hesitate to take advantage of it. We conduct interviews with 13 men in audit firms in France.

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Streamlining procurement processes: A case study with Airbase and Doximity.

Airbase

One of the happiest moments of my accounting career was when Airbase reached out and said Guided Procurement was going live.” A cleaner audit trail: Airbase’s ability to automatically create an audit trail for every transaction is essential for Doximity — and their auditors appreciate it. “Our Benefits and results.

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Friday Footnotes: How Are Firms Actually Using Data Analytics?; KPMG and BDO on the Move | 9.15.23

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Audit Comments Raise Concerns About PCAOB’s Proposal To Expand the Scope of Audits and the Role of Auditors [ JD Supra ] In June 2023, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) proposed sweeping amendments to its auditing standards. Following is a summary of the key areas of comment.

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Friday Footnotes: CPA Exam Scares Accounting Majors Away; EY Loses Fees in China | 5.12.23

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Talent Why Graduates Aren’t Hot on Accounting Careers: Low Starting Pay, Onerous Testing [ Wall Street Journal ] For Connor Verrett, an economics major and entrepreneurship minor at Washington & Lee University who expects to graduate this month, that roadblock was among the factors he considered in eschewing an accounting career. “It

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Friday Footnotes: Big 4 CEO Hype Songs; Tim Ryan Does Sit-Ups For Breakfast; SEC on SPAC | 6.30.23

Going Concern

Talent At Bryant, PwC institute immerses high schoolers from diverse backgrounds in accounting [ Bryant University ] The stakes are high for the team of high school students participating in the PwC Accounting Careers Leadership Institute (PwCACLI). Audit TrueUSD’s Reserves Were Attested by Former FTX.US

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Friday Footnotes: RSM Layoffs; The Leader Who Cried On His First Day; Advisory Pays Better (Duh) | 5.5.23

Going Concern

Entry-level CPAs in advisory practices are making $11,000 more than CPAs starting out in audit and tax, and $20,000 more than non-CPAs in advisory. Accountingfly is connecting audit professionals at all experience levels with forward-thinking firms for strictly REMOTE audit roles. Don’t sweat it. Pajamas forever!

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AICPA & CIMA Launch AI-Guided Tool for Students Pursuing Careers in Accounting and Finance

CPA Practice

The AI-driven mock interview in Module 6 is truly a game changer, allowing future accounting and finance professionals to practice their interview skills and fine-tune them by receiving instant Intelligent feedback.”