Going Concern

APRIL 22, 2024

Industry OG and commentator Gene Marks has written an opinion piece for The Hill about what audits actually are that is less opinion and more brutal fact: Why you should be very skeptical of that auditor’s report. Most of the time, auditors can confidently (and legally) shrug their shoulders and say “not my job.”

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Amid technological advancements, the audit professional’s role, characterized by a deep attention to detail, compliance and risk management, is proving to be vital well outside the traditional confines of finance. Auditors’ proficiency in validating data ensures the reliability and accuracy of financial information.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 4, 2024

Auditors, like so many others today, are seizing the opportunity to transform how they work by adopting artificial intelligence. These findings make it critical for those of us in the audit profession to help the next generation understand the vision and opportunities that await those who choose this career path as auditors embrace AI.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 29, 2024

The recruitment and hiring landscape for internal audit must evolve to ensure the profession keeps pace with a changing risk environment. According to the report, hiring managers tend to seek recent college graduates who have studied accounting (80%), followed by those from auditing (53%) and business (44%).

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The press release says: A number of Deloitte auditors in Ontario changed the date and time settings on their computer clocks to manually override controls in Deloitte’s audit software and backdate audit working paper signoffs between November 2016 and May 2018.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 15, 2023

If you receive a notice of an IRS or state FTB-CDTFA-EDD tax audit, it’s important to understand your rights and options. Tax audits can be stressful and intimidating, but with the right representation, you can navigate the process with confidence.

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 23, 2021

If you and your company haven’t been hit with a sales tax audit yet, congrats. In TaxConnex’s recent market survey more than one in four (26.7%) top finance professionals in a variety of industries report seeing an increase in state sales tax audits in the past two years. Sales Tax Audit Triggers. Sales Tax Audit Triggers.

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TaxConnex

JULY 20, 2023

Under audit, an otherwise exempt sale will be deemed taxable without such documentation from a customer – and just a few missing certificates can result in large penalties and interest. In this blog based on one of our recent webinars, here are how states and other tax jurisdictions are getting tougher with their exemption certificate audits.

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Airbase

JANUARY 31, 2023

Kelly Hicks and Robin Sharma share advice after Airbase successfully completes its first external audit. Few milestones in a company’s lifecycle demand a more focused response from finance and accounting than the first external audit. The lead-up: Choosing auditors and timing. When is the right time for a company’s first audit?

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TaxConnex

MAY 18, 2021

sales tax audits ?were sales tax audits to become more common over the next two years. of respondents said they believe audit levels?will already seen an increase in the number of audits in the past two years. ramping up audits remains?anecdotal,?but How does a business get selected for an audit? anecdotal,?but

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Going Concern

MARCH 15, 2023

While the general investing public is asking “where were the auditors?” To any members of the general investing public reading this: “due professional care” means the independent auditor planned and performed the work required of them according to audit standards. Back to the auditors.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The Financial Education & Research Foundation (FERF) has released the findings of its 14th Annual Public Company Audit Fee Study , sponsored by Center for Audit Quality. The report is based on responses from 54 financial executives at public companies and an additional survey of 116 audit engagement partners.

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CPA Practice

MAY 2, 2023

There is a brand-new section that debuted today in PCAOB inspection reports of audit firms, and it is devoted to auditor independence. “We These enhancements will provide relevant information that investors have asked for and support improvements in overall audit quality.”

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MineralTree

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That’s where accounts payable audits come into play. What Is an Accounts Payable Audit? An accounts payable audit is the process of validating invoices to ensure they are accurate and that the right controls are in place to guarantee an organization’s financial records are in order. Audits uncover and rectify these inaccuracies.

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SMBAccountant

AUGUST 4, 2023

Internal audits play a crucial role in the success and sustainability of a company. Conducting regular internal audits helps identify potential risks, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Internal audits can be small random audits, or audits of the system as a whole.

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Anders CPA

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Once your business reaches 80 to 120 employees, it must undergo an audit of its 401(k) plan , but securing a 401(k) audit firm’s services can be a challenge in certain locations. As important due dates get closer, it’s not uncommon to find that 401(k) audit firms have already reached capacity on their client workload.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 20, 2024

When it comes to Single Audits of local governments, nonprofits, school districts, and HUD engagements, auditors must navigate through a complex set of rules that are constantly changing. These challenges compound quickly as the volume of audits increases. However, there is an answer: audit automation.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 15, 2023

How is the growing focus on ESG affecting the audit profession? Auditors are having to expand the scope of their work as ESG is increasingly under the scrutiny of stakeholders and investors. As an area that is still developing, and – from an audit and accounting standpoint – still in its infancy, it can feel a bit like the Wild West.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 15, 2023

Shortly after criticizing audit firms for the number of errors they made on public company audits reviewed by PCAOB inspectors last year, the audit watchdog doled out sanctions to 12 accounting firms from July 28 to Aug. 11 for breaking various auditing rules. Snodgrass, Mancera S.C.,

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 3, 2023

Too many of today’s auditors are stressed and overworked. Therefore, firms need to ensure that auditors can access the tools they need and achieve the greater work-life balance they desire should they wish to retain top talent. . Auditors are no exception. What challenges do auditors face today?

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CPA Practice

MARCH 27, 2024

By Gopal Ratnam, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) The National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Wednesday issued a report calling for establishing a system of audits for artificial intelligence systems that would ensure transparency as well as hold tech companies accountable for potential risks and harms. and Josh Hawley, R-Mo.,

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Going Concern

JUNE 9, 2022

Those employers with a history of mismanaging their human capital , like the largest audit firms, are being hit the hardest. To stem the exodus of audit professionals , a udit firms are paying higher salaries to attract and retain the same level of relatively inexperienced professionals. Of course, this means audit fees are going up.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The PCAOB has made it painfully clear that they are done pussyfooting around and sick of auditors not doing their jobs. Chair Erica Williams said in September the Board plans to use every tool at their disposal to bring the hammer down on naughty auditors and it seems that’s exactly what they’re doing.

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Accounting Today

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A majority of chief audit executives and information technology audit leaders consider cybersecurity to be a top risk over the next year, but they're less concerned about artificial intelligence.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Thomson Reuters has announced the release of Checkpoint Engage Single Audit, the only web-based application that automates the entire single audit process. accounting firms perform approximately 40,000 single audits for clients who receive federal grants. To learn more, visit Checkpoint Engage Single Audit.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 27, 2023

A rules proposal issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on June 26 addresses aspects of designing and performing audit procedures that involve technology-assisted analysis of information contained in electronic format.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 8, 2024

The Institute of Internal Auditors is currently reviewing the U.S. The SEC’s final rule, “ The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors ,” requires registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 7, 2024

The Institute of Internal Auditors is currently reviewing the U.S. The SEC’s final rule, “ The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors ,” requires registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 23, 2023

With markets changing and capital becoming more constrained by the day, there is a rapidly heightened awareness of the role that due diligence and audits play. These manual verification procedures are painstaking — and most often relegated to the audit professionals early in their career. By Tod McDonald.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) – the internal audit profession’s leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – has released new Global Internal Audit Standards. Specific guidance to assist internal auditors in the public sector and for small internal audit functions.

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MyIRSRelief

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The most frustrating method is the audit and if you receive an exam notice in the mail, you better take it seriously. This should include your right for CA FTB Audit representation. Our tax representation firm can help you get the best possible outcome from your audit. Reasons why you should have FTB Audit Representation.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We are here to talk about how Hindenburg sniffed out Adani’s audit firm and what it found. From the report: The independent auditor for Adani Enterprises and Adani Total Gas is a tiny firm called Shah Dhandharia. The only other listed entity we found that it audits has a market capitalization of about INR 640 million (U.S.

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Menzies

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Importance of an Audit A lot of business owners think audits are much of a muchness, however their quality can vary significantly. The annual audit is occasionally considered as a commodity purchase. Financial reporting council (FRC) The FRC is planning to tighten its ethical standards further to improve audit quality.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 7, 2023

The PCAOB on Tuesday introduced a proposal amending current PCAOB auditing standards related to the auditor’s responsibility to detect noncompliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, in the audit of a public company. Those very same investors are who we are here to protect.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Overall, average audit fees increased by 4.6 Forty-seven percent of member company respondents also indicated an increase in effort to support the external audit while 51 percent reported no change year over year. percent from 2021 to 2022. Additional reasons cited were changes to ICFR followed by divestitures.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 10, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) issued a pair of proposals on April 9, one of which would require audit firms to publicly disclose several metrics —including the involvement of partners and managers on an audit, auditor workload, and auditor turnover—on a new form that would be accessible to investors.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The PCAOB should be dropping the first batch of 2021 inspection reports soon, and as an appetizer before the main course, the audit cops issued a report Dec. 8 on how the 141 annually and triennially inspected firms did overall during the most recent inspection cycle, in which portions of 690 audits were reviewed. In Part I.B

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