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Friday Footnotes: How Much Big 4 Spent on Lobbying Last Year; Super Bowl Bets; CFOs Feeling Good | 2.9.24

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The Use Of AI By Financial Executives And Their Auditors [ Forbes ] Artificial Intelligence (AI) is starting to have the capabilities to improve both financial reporting and auditing. CBIZ acquires Colorado firm Erickson, Brown & Kloster [ Crain’s Cleveland Business ] CBIZ Inc. researchers surveyed financial executives (e.g.,

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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY and PwC Get a New Scandal; Stop Trying to Make Sexy Accountants Happen | 1.16.24

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thanks to increasing demand for these skilled professionals across several industries, including finance, health care and government. Since 2014, EY has worked as the external auditor for U of T, entrusted with examining a number of records for the university, including its enrolment records. . A shortage of accountants in the U.S.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Capping Busy Season Hours FTW; Open the Books on Audit Firms? | 4.15.24

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In the public company audit arena, this transparency is maintained through PCAOB inspections of auditors. The PCAOB inspects the work of the inspectors (auditors) who are inspecting the books of listed companies. But what about the books of the auditor? It was an upbringing far removed from London and the world of finance.”

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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. It is a hard truth that Colorado ranks fifth in the nation for its high suicide rate.

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Here’s Everything We Know So Far About 2022 Accounting Salary Projections

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Let’s start with the salary guide to beat all salary guides: the 2022 Accounting & Finance Salary Guide from Robert Half. Senior auditor: 1.6%. Auditor, 1-3 years’ experience: 2.2%. Entry-level auditor: 1.6%. Tax accountant, 1-3 years’ experience: 1.6%. Entry-level tax accountant: 2.6%. Audit and assurance services.

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

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Working in the Big Four seems to be more limited to just like, CFO or chief finance type roles.” Colorado Springs accounting firm to open Denver office [ Denver Business Journal ] Stockman Kast Ryan and Co., Verrett said he relied on advice from his track teammates, many of whom went into investment banking or consulting.

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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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The survey investigates discerning areas of opportunity and education for firms and finance departments that offer innovative approaches and leading practices that can be used to address staffing shortages everywhere. The investors filed their derivative suit Wednesday in the US District Court for the District of Colorado.

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