The Institute of Internal Auditors and Grant Thornton have published a new book on using data analytics within the internal audit function.

As organizations gravitate away from highly customized legacy accounting systems and many systems arrive at their end-of-life, there are some best practices firms should follow to embrace the agility of an open platform.

Internal auditors are getting more involved in technology initiatives like cybersecurity and data analytics, according to several new reports.

Companies need to realize that the challenge ahead is bigger than accounting.

The solution is designed to help firms and accounting teams manage resources on multiple projects across estimation, planning, delivery and analysis stages of the services engagement.

The Treasury recorded a $215 billion shortfall in February—its largest in six years—as revenue declined after passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

At some point in my practice I had to ask a staff person if he would want to specialize in taxes. The first time occurred over 35 years ago when my main tax reviewer left for a position with another firm where he would be “more important than just a tax reviewer.”

The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators reported on issues with how firms are scrutinizing accounting estimates, testing internal controls, checking revenue recognition and more.

With client expectations changing rapidly, Inovautus Consulting’s Sarah Johnson Dobek explains how firms need to improve the experience they offer.