Audit & Accounting

CFOs are likely to use internal audits to address key risks in their areas of responsibility and potentially exclude non-CFO risks in the organization.

President Donald Trump said companies should not be forced to deliver earnings reports on a quarterly basis, saying he preferred a six-month schedule he cast as saving businesses time and money.

The internal audit profession has been grappling with a greater array of responsibilities beyond checking up on corporate finances, including vetting companies' cybersecurity and use of artificial intelligence.

Plus, AuditDashboard announces 8.0 release with Microsoft 365 and Copilot integration; Audit Sight releases new analytics module for insights; and other accounting tech updates.

The program, designed for young accountants, begins September 24 and includes six virtual sessions worth 12 CPE credits.

Issuers must meet regulatory requirements, including SEC filings and compliance with auditing standards set by the PCAOB.

The PCAOB staff continues to see deficiencies related to the review procedures required by Attestation Standard No. 2.

The White House is proposing to eliminate dozens of accounting requirements for federal contractors it considers "unnecessary and redundant."

When people think of the public accounting profession, they often don't realize that what we do can have a monumental impact on people's lives.