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Friday Footnotes: Big 4 Pride; KPMG Gets Snubbed; EY Goes on a Poaching Spree | 6.3.22

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board adopted CECL in 2016, prompted by criticism that banks had booked losses too slowly in the run-up to the 2008 financial crisis. That is a far broader calculation than the old rules, which were based on losses expected imminently.

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Friday Footnotes: PwC Partners Get Played; Bad Accounting on the Rise; Getting to the Bottom of the Shortage | 9.1.23

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Check out this week’s top remote accounting candidates. Check out this week’s top remote accounting candidates. The “big four” accounting firm reported revenue of A$3.4 Despite receiving the completed and accurate tax returns from the accounting firm, Patrick did not file them with the IRS.

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Friday Footnotes: ‘KPMG Did Not Know What They Were Doing’; Are You Boring?; PCAOB Warns About Confirmations | 3.25.22

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Akazoo fired its CEO and saw its stock price tumble shortly thereafter, and investors have now filed a $40 million lawsuit against the accounting firm that audited the defunct company’s financials. Louis also held himself out to be an accountant who prepared tax returns for pay or as a favor to friends.

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Number of CPA Exam Takers Continues to Dwindle

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Starting in 2024, the redesigned CPA exam places a greater emphasis on technology and analytical skills, as well as on tax, accounting, and audit. There are 12 initiatives —some considered near-term, some mid-term, and others long-term—the AICPA said it’s focusing on to fix the accountant shortage.

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