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Friday Footnotes: How to Add ChatGPT to Excel; RSM Wins Awards; Auditor Independence Pitfalls | 4.7.23

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[ Wall Street Journal ] A tap story from WSJ says accountants and writers are among the jobs that could be most affected by AI tools (*gulp*) Big 4 March people moves: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC make senior hires [ AccountancyAge ] Musical chairs across the pond. and overseas” seeking further explanation about the auditor’s opinion.

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Wirecard Saga Reignites Debate Over Auditors’ Role In Combatting Fraud

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As the fallout from Wirecard ‘s $2 billion accounting scandal continues, some attention has turned to the Germany-based payment company’s auditor, Ernst & Young (EY). The Auditor’s Role. Fraud Concerns Arise. ” Swift Blowback. As seen in recent weeks, the review was not resolved. ” In the U.K.,

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AuditClub Appoints PwC Veteran in Leadership Expansion

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Brian Yujuico has been named vice president and senior chief auditor at AuditClub, the Audit Service Center and creator of the innovative auditors-as-a-service model. In this newly created role, Yujuico, a Certified Public Accountant, will oversee day-to-day activities of the growing team of chief auditors, crew and cadets.

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Revised ISA (UK) 315

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Overview of change for auditors: The changes to the standard require a much more granular based risk identification and assessment process, which means that auditors will have to significantly revise their audit approach in order to meet these comprehensive requirements.

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How to enhance the audit experience

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Even so care is needed in the implementation of any changes to ensure SMEs are not the victims of unintended consequences, this has been given a cautious welcome by some auditors. The key to driving value from the audit process is enhancing the overall experience.

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Professor Accuses Professional Accountant Body of Hoarding Fines Like Smaug Hoards Gold

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It appears the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has finally pushed Sheffield University’s Richard Murphy over the edge. The Professor of Accounting Practice at Sheffield’s Management School issued a new report chastising the group for hoarding funds.

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Friday Footnotes: Burner Phones For Big 4 Firms; Mandatory Unpaid Leave Rumors; CISOs Hate on CPAs | 12.1.23

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Chartered* accountancy? Chartered Accountancy. Then an auditor will come in and charge as much as we do and only do one-tenth of the work. PCAOB Chair Erica Williams, appearing in a pre-recorded video shown to the 75 or so auditors, policymakers, and academics in attendance, emphasized the record $11.9

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