Going Concern

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Before I look back on what I think were the best posts (ranked arbitrarily by me), allow me to resurrect this post from January 7: Let’s Start the Year Off With Some Doomsaying Predictions For the Profession in 2023. Yes, let’s. Surprise, the tech people didn’t want to work for EY. I was a fool to write it.

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Minnesota CPA Start-ups Technology 113

CPA Practice

APRIL 19, 2023

But to reach those objectives, you need a team, and that’s becoming increasingly difficult to find if you’re hiring accountants. According to Caseware’s 2023 State of Accounting Firms Trend Report , more than 90% of accountants and 95% of auditors find hiring skilled talent challenging.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Searches for ‘auditor’ ranked number one on the list with 222,500 monthly Google searches. People are searching 5,000 times on average a month for ‘auditor jobs’ and 500 times for ‘auditor careers’. Accounting is the most rules-based profession. The only reason it hasn’t been automated is the human “consultative” element.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has doled out a record $20 million in total fines to audit firms and individual auditors so far in 2023, almost doubling the previous high mark of $11 million set last year. In early 2019, the firm violated the anti-fraud provisions of U.S.

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Going Concern

JULY 31, 2023

Former partner Wayne Plummer told PwC partners in December that the firm had made an in-principle agreement with the Tax Office to settle on a no-admissions basis in return for a 50 per cent reduction in penalties that totalled several hundred thousand dollars. link] — Hester Peirce (@HesterPeirce) July 27, 2023 Pick your sides, people.

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ThomsonReuters

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Jump to: Adaptation to technology Perception of applicability AI’s impact on audit jobs and billing AI policy and regulation for audit firms Future of work Proactive steps for auditors Adaptation to technology The audit industry is at a crossroads with GenAI. Similarly, in corporate sectors, this belief rose from 53% to 60%.

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CPA Practice

MAY 15, 2024

The technologies used in professional accounting firms continue to evolve and shape how practices function, from client service, to staffing issues, and overall management and growth. WINNER: TheTaxBook – Tax Materials Inc. has become a massive challenge for most small and mid-sized businesses.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Investing in technology is a key priority for accounting firms as they move into 2024, while m itigating the ongoing talent shortage and keeping pace with new laws continue to cause challenges for many within the profession. This represents an increase of 8% when compared to the 2023 survey findings.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 23, 2023

For many accounting firms this will mean increased opportunities, to sell not only M&A diligence services and financial statement audits, but broader services that allow for ongoing, regular reviews of financial data. As accounting firms begin 2023 they have one thing top of mind — how to effectively recruit and retain talent.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Over a period of several years, JTC Fair Song CPA Firm, a public accounting firm located in Shenzhen, the People’s Republic of China, repeatedly failed to make required filings in accordance with PCAOB rules, the audit regulator said.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 22, 2024

A top midtier accounting firm ended 2023 by having the most new initial public offering (IPO) audit clients in the fourth quarter, as the number of companies going public dropped compared to the previous quarter, according to an analysis by Ideagen Audit Analytics. Overall, 2023 had 164 IPOs with nearly $24 billion raised.

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Going Concern

JULY 2, 2024

Here’s what they said: BDO’s 2023 Audit Quality Report BDO’s commitment to quality – and a mindset of continuous improvement – reflects the firm’s core purpose and values as well as its ongoing efforts to engage in important and constructive dialogue with stakeholders, including investors, regulators, audit committees and clients.

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Ryan Lazanis

MAY 24, 2023

Here is my complete guide to emerging accounting technologies for 2023. In this guide, you’ll learn about the top accounting technology in the profession along with some tips and tricks on how to leverage them. So if you’re looking to leverage software to automate your accounting work, you’ll love this guide.

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CPA Practice

MAY 11, 2023

Accounting firms have faced a volatile profession in the past year as teams struggled with burnout while staff shortages increased, regulatory changes caught firms off guard – increasing compliance and security concerns – and tax laws became increasingly more confusing for clients and CPAs alike. By James Paille, CPP.

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Going Concern

JULY 11, 2023

Advance Auto Parts was late on its most recent 10-Q and said in a June 2 SEC filing “The “Company” is unable to complete the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 22, 2023 (the “Form 10-Q”) within the prescribed time frame without unreasonable effort or expense due to the circumstances described below.”

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The PCAOB approved the updated quality control standard , QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control , last May. In 2023, only 14 audit firms out of a total of more than 1,600 registered with the PCAOB met the 100-issuer-or-more threshold. Does the answer differ depending on whether the person is an auditor?

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

During its inspections of public accounting firms’ audits of issuers from 2021 to 2023, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) saw a year-over-year increase in the number of comment forms related to auditor independence problems, the audit regulator said in a staff report released on Sept.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Barring any huge incident like an accounting firm getting raided by the FBI on Christmas Day, there will not be any breaking news. Major consulting firms don’t have enough work for their existing staff and are facing slowing revenue growth, and Ernst & Young last week began laying off partners. billion in assets as of Dec.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 1, 2023

As of 2023, 64% of certified accountants are White. Alumni Six Months Later, Alumni Experience Tim Ryan’s Ethos Firsthand at PwC [ Babson College ] PwC newbies reflect on Tim Ryan’s commencement speech now that they’ve spent a few months working at his firm. The combined firm will operate under the Dean Dorton name.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The London-based global accounting firm officially known as PricewaterhouseCoopers International is in talks to lease three floors at a new office building at 3155 Olsen Drive, across from Santana Row in West San Jose, the San Jose Mercury News reported, citing unidentified sources.

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CPA Practice

JULY 9, 2023

Advantage Audit is an audit planning aid and audit program series designed to help auditors comply with risk-based professional standards in a straightforward and efficient manner. Tailored specifically for accounting professionals, this technology assists users across all attest areas. AuditFile, Inc.,

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

1, A Firm’s System of Quality Management , adopted by the AICPA. Webinar : This webinar, led by expert staff in the PCAOB’s Office of the Chief Auditor, provides an overview of QC 1000 requirements and is designed to help auditors prepare for the standard’s implementation.

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Going Concern

APRIL 12, 2024

ICYMI: These are the most-read articles on Going Concern this week: Tax Preparer Finds Out in the Worst Way Possible That ERC Wasn’t a Free Money Glitch Survey Says: Which Group of Auditors Are Most Satisfied With Their Salaries? We broke that record in 2023. We set a record in 2022. And we are breaking it again today.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 12, 2024

Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Long Reads How Auditor Deloitte Missed A Nigerian Company’s Massive Fraud [ Forbes ] Hindenburg Research, known for sniffing out corporate scams, took aim in June at an obscure Nigeria-based outfit named Tingo Group.

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Withum

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As a firm that leads with integrity, this milestone is a testament to Withum’s commitment to handle sensitive data responsibly. The SOC 2 Type 1 examination is a rarity among accounting firms today, and I am extremely proud of our Team’s hard work and dedication to achieve this accomplishment and set Withum apart from the rest.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 20, 2023

TowerBrook and Eisner plan to continue acquiring regional accounting firms or partnerships. Brentwood-based LBMC, a business consulting and financial services firm, will welcome Louisville-based accounting firm Strothman & Co under its family of companies. This move, effective Nov.

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Going Concern

MAY 26, 2023

The accounting firm is embroiled in a national scandal over its use of confidential information about proposed tax laws to drum up business. The bitcoin mining company “dismissed” its previous accounting firm Marcum on May 18, appointing Deloitte to take its place. million over a decade.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In an email to staff on Monday, the firm’s chief executive, Kevin Burrowes, said staff should expect police to remain inside the Sydney headquarters for “several days”. Reports NL Times : The accountancy firm Ernst & Young (EY) is the latest accounting company to discover exam fraud. Should that be allowed?

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CPA Practice

MAY 9, 2023

Hiring Survey suggest that skilled professionals are likely to find an abundance of job opportunities, given that many businesses are hiring both for new roles and vacated positions in the first half of 2023. For example, the unemployment rate for accountants and auditors is just 1.7%, according to the most recent BLS data.

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Going Concern

MAY 31, 2024

Municipal Dumpster Fires Woonsocket city council respond to auditors abruptly quitting [ WLNE Providence ] Shout-out Mary Sahady who finally had enough of this b t and told this messy client to get bent. Woonsocket officials are hoping city auditors will change their mind, after they abruptly quit this past week.

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Going Concern

MAY 12, 2023

As a firm we have had to be proactive in our response to attracting candidates, addressing workforce planning and aligning our recruitment strategy to reflect this.” Colorado Springs accounting firm to open Denver office [ Denver Business Journal ] Stockman Kast Ryan and Co., Is anyone actually convinced? [

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CPA Practice

JULY 17, 2024

This specialized labor shortage is not just a problem for the accounting firms struggling to fill out their entry-level recruiting classes. But with depleted ranks, accounting firms are struggling to keep up with demand, and founders say they are struggling to get the answers they need.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In new research, Matthias Breuer, Anthony Le, and Felix Vetter find that when companies are required by the government to seek a third-party financial audit, they turn to lower quality auditors. As a result, the accounting industry grows, but touted benefits for markets and corporate stakeholders appear elusive.

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Going Concern

MAY 20, 2024

PwC is facing legal action claiming the accountancy firm is liable for the alleged rape of a graduate employee following after-work drinks. Auditors are required to include a going-concern warning if they believe there is a risk that the company may go bankrupt, rather than making a prediction that it will.

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Going Concern

MARCH 6, 2023

And in the UK, KPMG auditors got an email from the boss: No mid-year promotions for KPMG audit staff [ The Times ] KPMG has cancelled the now-regular round of mid-year promotions for its thousands of auditors. An accountant’s biggest weakness is caring too much, so they never raise their rates.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Top 50 accounting firm Cohen & Co. will be entering the Buffalo market when a deal to acquire Szymkowiak & Associates CPAs and its sister firm PEAR Consultants closes next month. on this transaction, which is the second acquisition for the firm this year. The first occurred in March 2023 when Cohen & Co.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Former employee of Chattanooga accounting firm speaks out [ Local 3 ] A former employee of Croft and Frost is speaking out following the accounting firm’s shutdown that cost him and his coworkers their jobs. The 2023 Forum on Auditing in the Small Business Environment and on Auditing Broker-Dealers is set for Oct.

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