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Lovesac to Pay SEC $1.5 Million to Settle Claims of Hidden Expenses

CPA Practice

The two former executives, then-chief financial officer Donna Dellomo and then-controller Yoon Um, attempted last year to conceal more than $2 million in shipping expenses, after the discovery that those expenditures had been belatedly recorded, according to SEC officials.

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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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Grant Thornton Appoints New Leaders to Audit Quality & Risk Leadership Team

CPA Practice

In this role, Decker will be responsible for leading the firm’s various professional practices, including Accounting Principles, Independence, SEC Regulatory Matters and the Professional Practice Director group. Decker received a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management from Salisbury University.

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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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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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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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