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. You’ve been warned, auditors. Next up, culture. They snag a decent fish every now and then, sure. Anyway, firm culture.

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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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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In a letter to auditors on Wednesday, ASIC announced it would soon commence a new data-driven surveillance of auditor independence and conflicts of interest. Some have gone as far as to call for auditors – particularly the “big four” – to be banned from offering consulting services to their audit customers.

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Going Concern

JUNE 29, 2022

With the EY cheating scandal making headlines even outside of our precious little accountosphere we decided to take a look at the full SEC order to answer the question — how and why were EY auditors cheating on CPE exams? The long and short of it is, EY auditors trying to shortcut CPE took advantage of a software exploit.

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Going Concern

JULY 31, 2023

Market concentration in the consultancy industry came to a head this year after it was revealed PwC partners had misused information by passing on confidential Federal Government information to clients, sparking the sale of its consulting business to Allegro Funds to $1. Such suggestions are false.

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Withum

MAY 9, 2024

However, my role is not just to teach the material but to excite them about accounting as a profession and auditing in particular and share my pride in the vital role auditors play in our ecosystem. In its simplest form, auditors provide an opinion on an organization’s financial statements. Ethics is not a buzzword.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Statutory reporting is a critical process for multinational corporations, involving the preparation and submission of financial statements to comply with legal obligations across various jurisdictions. Key components of statutory reports include financial statements and ESG disclosures, enhancing stakeholder trust and governance.

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Withum

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As these companies gain traction and seek external investments, audited financial statements play a crucial role in instilling trust among stakeholders, investors, and potential partners. 10 Key Steps Here are the key steps startup e-commerce companies can take to prepare for their audited financial statements.

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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

MAY 2, 2023

There is a brand-new section that debuted today in PCAOB inspection reports of audit firms, and it is devoted to auditor independence. “We These enhancements will provide relevant information that investors have asked for and support improvements in overall audit quality.”

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CPA Practice

MARCH 4, 2024

Auditors, like so many others today, are seizing the opportunity to transform how they work by adopting artificial intelligence. These findings make it critical for those of us in the audit profession to help the next generation understand the vision and opportunities that await those who choose this career path as auditors embrace AI.

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Going Concern

JUNE 28, 2022

The SEC has fined EY a record $100 million after an investigation revealed auditors at EY were cheating on ethics exams (open book ethics exams we presume) and CPE; worse than cheating alone, they actively tried to cover it up and hide the cheating from the SEC. Well this is bad. Hodgman, Associate Director of the SEC’s Enforcement Division.

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ThomsonReuters

MAY 16, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has recently adopted a significant new auditing standard, AS 1000, titled “ General Responsibilities of the Auditor in Conducting an Audit.” AS 1000 updates key auditor responsibilities, emphasizing their role in protecting investor interests with independent reports.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 17, 2025

As financial reporting complexities grow, firms must adapt their methodology and maintain clear, detailed records that demonstrate compliance with these evolving standards. With step-by-step procedures, practical checklists, and real-world examples, auditors at all levels can navigate complex engagements with confidence.

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Going Concern

APRIL 22, 2024

Those of us who’ve worked or even simply seen behind the curtain of audit know the things he points out to be true — assurance is reasonable not absolute , financial statements are the responsibility of management not auditors, “finding fraud” is not the ultimate goal of audits — but do investors?

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 10, 2022

But with a year of remote inspections under their belt, the PCAOB hinted that inspectors were picking nits more during the 2021 inspection cycle, which probably wasn’t good news to firms that are already understaffed and auditors who are already overworked—a recipe for disaster (hence all the mistakes inspectors found). In Part I.B

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Airbase

JANUARY 31, 2023

The lead-up: Choosing auditors and timing. The audit probably took about 25% of my time personally — maybe even more once the auditors arrived.” What types of auditors are there, and how do you choose one? How do you decide what auditor to choose? KELLY: “The auditors will ask about processes and controls.

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Shay CPA

AUGUST 23, 2023

” However, when it comes to financial statement audits, the timing isn’t quite as forgiving as planting trees. Understanding the dynamics of your financial health is crucial for early-stage tech companies. One such decision is when to conduct a financial statement audit. The second-best time is now.”

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2020

In the ongoing scandal of Wirecard , under fire for fraud, the focus is now turning to auditors Ernst & Young (EY), which reportedly failed to report Wirecard’s “unorthodox financial arrangements” as far back as 2016, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.

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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. Audit Suite allows auditors to centralize and streamline their process. More information on Trullion Audit Suite can be found here.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The firm messed up on one of its nine audits inspected, and it pertained to the financial statement audit only. If you include the last time Cohen & Company auditors screwed up an audit, which was in 2017, that’s two mistakes in the last 43 audits inspected, for a deficiency rate of 4.6%. and in the world.

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FraudFiles

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Often, the blame is cast in the direction of the auditors. The auditors are an easy target. Not only do they usually have professional liability insurance policies to fall back on, the auditors initially seem like the logical culprit. The mistake management makes is in believing that a financial statement audit will find fraud.

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Today, ESG is resulting in significant opportunities for auditors, fueled by the widening range of stakeholders calling for ESG prioritization, an influx of laws and regulations pertaining to ESG, and a rise in ESG investment products. Other ESG matters may not have any material effect on the financial statements.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Auditors are poised to become crucial facilitators in the accounting and finance function’s adoption of AI and large language models (LLMs). Auditors are the Keystone for AI Integration The successful integration of AI has one essential requirement—a nuanced understanding of the model’s data origins and its interpretations.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 28, 2025

Amidst the noise, lets separate the hype from reality and explore how GenAI can genuinely enhance an auditors daily life and work. Hype vs reality: GenAI use cases for auditors With its promise of immense benefits and time-savings, todays auditors would do well to explore the opportunities of embracing GenAI.

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SMBAccountant

JULY 14, 2020

One of the most common errors made by executives in a small startup is assuming that the reporting basis for accurate financial statements can be changed by clicking the single button at the top of the QuickBooks report. The issue is that auditors don’t arrive only after the fiscal year has been closed.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 7, 2023

The PCAOB on Tuesday introduced a proposal amending current PCAOB auditing standards related to the auditor’s responsibility to detect noncompliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, in the audit of a public company. The proposal also makes explicit that financial statement fraud is a type of noncompliance with laws and regulations.

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FraudFiles

JANUARY 4, 2021

Even with all the publicity surrounding the issue of financial fraud in the last twenty years, most auditors, investors, and other professionals still do not “get it” when it comes to detecting fraud. Traditional financial statement audits were never designed to detect fraud. Nothing could be further from the truth.

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Going Concern

JULY 11, 2023

WSJ: The widening shortage of accountants has begun showing up in financial statements. ” “In the course of completing the preparation of the quarterly financial statements for the Form 10-Q, the Company determined that it had a deficiency in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of April 22, 2023.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 27, 2023

A rules proposal issued by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on June 26 addresses aspects of designing and performing audit procedures that involve technology-assisted analysis of information contained in electronic format.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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VJM Global

JANUARY 21, 2025

During verification, it was observed that in the Financial statements of the company for 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19, the directors did not mention DIN under their signatures. The RoC imposed a penalty of INR 18,00,000/- (INR 6,00,000/- per year) on company directors for failure to mention DIN on Financial statements.

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Withum

MAY 10, 2022

I am scheduled to present four free webinars primarily for CPAs, but anyone in business that uses financial statements might also find them interesting and insightful. I also discuss the importance of checklists and preplanning that will allow the auditor to have more focus and better manage their precious time.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Business owners and finance teams equipped with information on potential audit triggers can approach the process with greater confidence, viewing it as a manageable annoyance, rather than a daunting burden. However, knowledge is power. Though close attention to detail in the reporting process may seem tedious, it doesn’t have to be.

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Cherry Bekaert

MAY 9, 2024

By providing accuracy and remaining compliant, A&E firms can demonstrate their commitment to financial management and reporting, attracting new clients who value these qualities. A: An independent third-party auditor typically conducts an overhead rate audit. Q: Who conducts an overhead rate audit?

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 30, 2024

Auditors rely on data review to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial statements. Auditors must ensure that financial statements are free from material misstatements and that all relevant information is included. It helps auditors identify errors, irregularities, and potential fraud.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 13, 2023

For 2021, GT ’s audit failure rate is right around its most recent five-year average: Our 2021 inspection report on Grant Thornton LLP provides information on our inspection to assess the firm’s compliance with Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) standards and rules and other applicable regulatory and professional requirements.

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