The Decline in Global Audit Quality

A consultant offers ugly truths and realistic remedies


But Do They Mean It?

Tax experts dig into the presidential candidates’ tax plans


The Audit of the Future

Our virtual roundtable scopes out the shape of things to come


PCAOB Signs Pact with New German Audit Overseer

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has inked a cooperative agreement with the German Auditor Oversight Body, a new regulator for audit firms in Germany.


Marcum Leads Q2 in New SEC Audit Clients

Top 20 Firm Marcum LLP led the second-quarter rankings among large firms for new Securities and Exchange Commission audit clients.


Best Practices for Documenting Analytical Procedures

Documenting audit and review procedures often feels more like administrative than value-adding work.


PCAOB Finds Problems at Nearly All Auditors of Broker-Dealers

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board identified deficiencies at 96 percent of the firms that audit broker-dealers, according to a new report Thursday.


AICPA Proposes Changes in Peer Review Reports and Firm Representation Letters

The American Institute of CPAs is proposing to change the current peer review report so it clearly indicates if a Single Audit was chosen.


Crowe Horwath Enhances Audit Technology

Crowe Horwath has introduced the Crowe Insight Center for Audit to advance the firm’s auditing services.


IIA and IFAC Renew Their Vows

The Institute of Internal Auditors and the International Federation of Accountants have renewed an agreement to collaborate on advancing auditing and accounting practices around the world.