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

Going Concern

[ 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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Friday Footnotes: For the Last Time, Salaries Are Too Low; NOCLAR Is Back; Big 4 Beat Up Again | 3.1.24

Going Concern

pic.twitter.com/FQcm4AXSdg — Barbara Pocock (@BarbaraPocock) February 27, 2024 Chartered Accountants mistakenly let ex-PwC partner avoid investigation [ Financial Review ] Speaking of Peter Collins, AFR is still on the beat like a tick on a dog’s ass.

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AuditClub Appoints PwC Veteran in Leadership Expansion

CPA Practice

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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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Partners Banging the Client Again; Turnstile Data Shows Staff DGAF About RTO | 1.29.24

Going Concern

More on the New York non-CPA ownership bill. In the column he referenced this ancient document (August 1993) entitled “The case for non-CPA owners in CPA firms.” Do firms want non-CPAs to be part of the ownership ranks, or is this strictly a rhetorical question? Let’s read a little bit.

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Accounting Jokes, Videos, Puns and Humor

AdviceForTaxpreparers

Why was Janet Jackson’s accountant so upset when she had a wardrobe malfunction? Why did the accountant divorce the banker? Why did the auditor get hit by a car when he crossed the road? Why did the accountant wear New Balances? What’s an accountants favorite sport to play during busy season? Ultimate FASB.

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Friday Footnotes: CPA Says Stop ERC Fearmongering; Deloitte Cussed Out For ‘Grueling Culture’; Worst Books Ever | 2.23.24

Going Concern

Advice What I did next [ Deloitte ] Deloitte alumnus Aaron Westgate talks about teaching accounting. Q: What advice would you give your student working on their first project as qualified auditor? Some observers estimate that in five years, 20% of CPA firms will be private equity–sponsored.

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Friday Footnotes: Work-Life Balance, Does It Work?; Big 4 Firms Slash Job Postings; She Doesn’t Even Go Here! | 2.16.24

Going Concern

public accounting firms, however, turnover has continued to increase. The author’s research found that conflict surrounding work-life balance practices, and perceptions of unfair treatment with regard to their application within a CPA firm, were directly correlated to employee turnover intentions.