Audit & Accounting

Richard Chambers, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, has released a new book, "Lessons Learned on the Audit Trail," that describes his varied career and the real-life challenges he sees in achieving success in the internal audit profession.

The American Institute of CPAs has issued new technical practice aids to help accountants dealing with recent changes by the Financial Accounting Standards Board stemming from recommendations from the Private Company Council.

Recent news from accounting firms across the country.

Marcum Financial Services, an affiliate of Top 100 Firm Marcum LLP has launched a resource for health insurance delivery for groups and individuals.

Baker Tilly, the U.K. firm that was one of the original 14 firms that founded the Baker Tilly International accounting firm network and its namesake, has switched its affiliation to the RSM International network, whose founding member firm in the U.S. is McGladrey.

The Center for Audit Quality has released a paper setting out an approach to developing audit quality indicators, which it will be pilot-testing with several auditing firms and audit committees.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has released for re-exposure an enhanced International Standard on Auditing that clarifies the auditor’s reporting responsibilities for the information included in corporate annual reports.

The CPA Consultants’ Alliance is conducting a survey aimed at determining the relationship between happiness and success at CPA firms, and is looking for accountants to participate.

Big Four firm PwC US has launched its Performance Governance, Risk and Compliance solution to help clients better manage risk and improve company performance.

The International Accounting Standards Board has launched a web-based IFRS Research Centre.