TaxConnex

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Our third annual survey of financial professionals showed that although most companies (67%) reported that state sales tax audits have remained at the same level over the past two years, almost one in four respondents (23%) said they expect such audits to increase in coming months. “Scary” has five letters. Read the notice.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

auditing requirements because in numerous audits over numerous years Deloitte China asked clients to select their own samples for testing and to prepare their own audit documentation. auditing requirements in its component audits of U.S. issuers and its audits of foreign companies listed on U.S.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Given the significant changes in the auditing environment since that time, the PCAOB made it a priority to modernize and update those rules. 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. 1, A Firm’s System of Quality Management , adopted by the AICPA.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 4, 2023

You just got notice of a sales tax audit. Wherever you are in your sales tax compliance, these steps will help your audit process run smoother. Many happenings can ignite an audit. An audit of one of your suppliers could turn up one of your exemption certificates for something the auditor may think is taxable.

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TaxConnex

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

M any industry experts believe that as state tax revenues continue to dry up from the economic shutdown and continuing pandemic , state sales tax audits are likely to increase sharply in the coming months. No audit numbers – yet. Jurisdictions can discover your company’s nexus through audit – and not just an audit of you.

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MyIRSRelief

JANUARY 7, 2024

Tax audits can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer, and when it comes to the Employment Development Department (EDD) audits, the stakes can be particularly high. An EDD tax audit focuses on ensuring that businesses comply with CA state payroll tax laws, which can be complex and multifaceted.

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MyIRSRelief

JUNE 28, 2024

Tax audits can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer. The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) conducts audits to ensure compliance with state tax laws and to verify the accuracy of tax returns. Understanding the audit process and knowing your rights can significantly ease the stress associated with an audit.

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CPA Practice

JULY 23, 2024

The largest audit firms in the U.S. The integration of GenAI in audits and financial reporting is in its early stages but rapidly evolving,” the PCAOB said in the report. Audit firms and preparers alike emphasized that they are continuing to explore various ways of integrating GenAI-enabled tools in auditing and financial reporting.”

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 15, 2023

If you receive a notice of an IRS or state FTB-CDTFA-EDD tax audit, it’s important to understand your rights and options. Tax audits can be stressful and intimidating, but with the right representation, you can navigate the process with confidence.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Keeping up with sales tax changes can be difficult and, even if you’re careful, your business can be selected for a state audit. Just the thought of being selected for a sales tax audit can be intimidating.

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Airbase

JANUARY 31, 2023

Kelly Hicks and Robin Sharma share advice after Airbase successfully completes its first external audit. Few milestones in a company’s lifecycle demand a more focused response from finance and accounting than the first external audit. The lead-up: Choosing auditors and timing. When is the right time for a company’s first audit?

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SMBAccountant

DECEMBER 16, 2020

These costs should be well documented and should follow an organized method of research with recognized goals. These different methods of accounting for R&D costs can be audit hot spots for both the government contracting and IRS auditors. R&D work that is paid by the company is recorded differently.

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CPA Practice

JULY 11, 2024

a provider of assured integrated reporting, has added the Global Internal Audit Standards to the Workiva platform, making it the first SaaS company to incorporate the newest standards into its suite of GRC (governance, risk, and compliance) solutions. Workiva Inc.,

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TaxConnex

JULY 20, 2023

Under audit, an otherwise exempt sale will be deemed taxable without such documentation from a customer – and just a few missing certificates can result in large penalties and interest. Properly documenting exempt sales is a hassle and a pain, but it matters. If you don’t, you could be in great trouble.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The PCAOB has made it painfully clear that they are done pussyfooting around and sick of auditors not doing their jobs. Chair Erica Williams said in September the Board plans to use every tool at their disposal to bring the hammer down on naughty auditors and it seems that’s exactly what they’re doing.

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TaxConnex

JULY 9, 2024

Make sure logon credentials are documented to train someone else or that they’re maintained by more than one person on your team. Audits Thankfully, you may never go through a sales tax audit. Auditors will ask for data and any replated invoices. Tax rates in your system should be updated at least quarterly.

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Assuming no one but select audit partners actually read this crap, let’s take a look at how auditors should expect increased vigilance in 2024 so everyone can be better informed and stock up on KY. These include prior inspection results and the emerging risks pertaining to a particular audit firm or industry.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) introduced on Wednesday a new series of staff guidance, “Audit Focus,” that is intended to provide easy-to-digest information to auditors, especially those who audit smaller public companies, with critical audit matters (CAMs) as the first topic.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Accounting automation platform Trullion announced its Audit Suite, a cloud-based solution designed for auditors to leverage artificial intelligence to enhance accuracy and reduce human error in audits. Our Audit Suite is designed to meet these demands and put audit teams in the driver’s seat so they can see results fast.”

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Going Concern

JULY 30, 2024

Yesterday, KPMG announced it is integrating generative AI into its in-house audit system called Clara. This, says KPMG US Vice Chair of Audit Scott Flynn, will empower the firm’s 9,000 auditors to deliver quality audits. and Global Audit Chief Technology Officer.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

WSJ : KPMG received £29 million from Carillion without qualifying its audit opinions over the course of 19 years, according to the liquidators. Qualified opinions indicate that auditors have found issues in a company’s financials. So what even is the point of an audit then?

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SMBAccountant

AUGUST 4, 2023

Internal audits play a crucial role in the success and sustainability of a company. Conducting regular internal audits helps identify potential risks, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Internal audits can be small random audits, or audits of the system as a whole.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We are here to talk about how Hindenburg sniffed out Adani’s audit firm and what it found. From the report: The independent auditor for Adani Enterprises and Adani Total Gas is a tiny firm called Shah Dhandharia. The only other listed entity we found that it audits has a market capitalization of about INR 640 million (U.S.

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CPA Practice

MAY 14, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) approved a sweeping new standard on the general responsibilities of an auditor on May 13, including a provision that significantly cuts the maximum time period for the auditor to assemble a complete and final set of audit documentation from 45 days to 14 days.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) revoked the registration of a Chinese audit firm on Nov. auditing rules and for failing to cooperate with an investigation into those violations. 8 for repeated violations of U.S.

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SMBAccountant

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The core of a total quality management is to say what you do, do what you say, and have documentation to back it up. DCAA auditors not only want to see that there is a policy in place, but there is continued effort to monitor the effectiveness through separation of duties and internal audits.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 11, 2023

If you are a business that must collect and remit sales tax, an audit is probably one of your biggest fears. In fact, our annual survey of financial professionals on sales tax trends has ranked sales tax audits as a top worry for the third year in a row. If the number of audits has remained the same, why is it a top worry?

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CPA Practice

JULY 9, 2023

the developer of the award-winning cloud-based audit automation platform, has announced aquired Advantage Audit from John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 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.

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Cherry Bekaert

MAY 9, 2024

For many architecture and engineering (A&E) firms, overhead rate audits are a critical aspect of financial management since they can be a great way for firms to recoup incurred costs necessary to run their business from the government. Q: What is an overhead rate audit? Q: What are the benefits of an overhead rate audit?

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SMBAccountant

AUGUST 26, 2020

Receipts, emails, contracts, timecards… the list of items a small business must maintain as documentation goes on and on! When a small business enters the world of government contracting, the risk associated with maintaining supporting documentation increases significantly. Does your documentation prove that?

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SMBAccountant

AUGUST 26, 2020

Receipts, emails, contracts, timecards… the list of items a small business must maintain as documentation goes on and on! When a small business enters the world of government contracting, the risk associated with maintaining supporting documentation increases significantly. Does your documentation prove that?

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ThomsonReuters

MAY 12, 2022

What triggers a sales tax audit and how do you reduce the risk of an audit? Almost all companies undergo a sales tax audit at some point. This sales tax audit guide can help indirect tax teams avoid common audit triggers and manage the sales tax audit as smoothly as possible. What is a sales tax audit?

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 19, 2023

The accounting and audit profession is undergoing significant changes as a result of the rapid advancement of technology. While some have expressed concerns that automation may replace human auditors, the reality is that technology is here to enhance the profession rather than replace it.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 15, 2023

Shortly after criticizing audit firms for the number of errors they made on public company audits reviewed by PCAOB inspectors last year, the audit watchdog doled out sanctions to 12 accounting firms from July 28 to Aug. 11 for breaking various auditing rules. Snodgrass, Mancera S.C.,

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Going Concern

JUNE 22, 2022

The PCAOB adopted a new audit standard yesterday (AS 1206, Dividing Responsibility for the Audit With Another Accounting Firm ) to ensure that lead auditors are properly supervising the outside auditors they use. PCAOB Adopts New Requirements for Lead Auditor’s Use of Other Auditors [ PCAOB ].

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss TeamMate Document Linker for External Audit, a solution from Wolters Kluwer designed for CPAs, saving junior auditors time, strengthening audit quality, and improving auditor satisfaction. The team mate document linker for external audit.

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Snyder

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Many small business owners often feel like they might be a heartbeat away from the IRS tax audit. In fact, according to the IRS data , only about 1 percent of taxpayers are facing an audit. percent of small businesses are getting tax audited. What is a tax audit? Meeting a tax auditor is as frightening as meeting a ghost.

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