Audit & Accounting

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has named Barbara Vanich as its chief auditor after she served as acting chief auditor for nearly two years.

Public companies that have to disclose bad news to regulators are likely to issue press releases announcing unrelated news to distract investors.

The two groups will develop research and thought leadership as well as promote the Certified Management Accountant credential.

While corporate sustainability reporting continues to grow amid demands from investors and regulators, problems persist with the reliability of the information and the role of accounting firms in vetting the disclosures.

The Pennsylvania accounting firm has added an organizational psychology firm based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio.

A New York CPA was hit with a $150,000 penalty and barred from association with a registered firm for misleading board inspectors and investigators.

The accountant's love affair with the humble spreadsheet is a long and storied one, but Ane Ohm of LeaseCrunch, said in today's age they can carry hidden costs.

The board wants feedback on its proposed description of a reporting entity by January 2023.

An extra $80 billion over 10 years will have major repercussions — though not necessarily the expected ones.

The document includes new tools and resources on committee requirements, oversight responsibilities and strategies for promoting effectiveness.