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The Auditor’s Opinion

Withum

The Report of the independent registered public accounting firm provides their opinion that the financial statements were in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles [GAAP], that the company maintained effective internal controls, that the audits were conducted in accordance with standards of the U.S.

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Illinois CPA Society Announces 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award Recipients

CPA Practice

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards.

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Jeanne Dee Appointed to FASB Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee

Anders CPA

As a leader on standards and regulations of the accountancy profession at the local, state and national level, Jeanne is knowledgeable and skilled in researching accounting principles and new or changing audit standards and is a frequent author and speaker on these topics. in Accounting from the University of Missouri – St.

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Accountant Vs. Controller: What's the difference?

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A controller, however, is the more senior position responsible for managing accounting-related activities within the company. Moreover, controllers often start as public accountants before moving up to corporate environments and gaining the trust required to perform controller duties. What is an accountant? Data vs.

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EY Auditors Cheated on Ethics Exams and Tried to Cover It Up, Will Pay a Record Fine for Naughtiness

Going Concern

EY’s cheating is without a doubt worse as it ironically involves the ethics exam one takes to prove to the public they are worthy of the esteemed and trustworthy title of Certified Public Accountant AND instead of being like “s**t, yeah, you caught us” they straight up lied to the SEC.

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State CPA Society News & Updates – May 2024

CPA Practice

Acevedo, CPA | Manager, Wipfli LLP Outstanding Educator Awards Awarded to educators at Illinois colleges and universities, the Outstanding Educator Award honors those who have made considerable contributions to the education of accounting students through their leadership, teaching excellence, and active involvement in the accounting profession.

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Friday Footnotes: An Outsourcing Shortage Now Too?; Finally, Some Disruption; PwC Haters Celebrate Government Inquiry | 3.17.23

Going Concern

Restoring Exam credits expired during COVID would help address CPA shortage [ AICPA ] The accounting profession is confronted with a talent shortage, and reinstating CPA exam credits that have expired since January 1, 2020, could have an immediate impact on our CPA pipeline. Scott Johnson, Ph.D., They might be right.