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Leaders of the Big Four CPA firms and major companies are stepping in and asking Congress to allow a smooth transition to the Biden administration.

The head of Germany’s accounting regulator faces scrutiny after telling a parliamentary committee that he traded Wirecard AG shares while his agency was reviewing the now bankrupt payment company’s external audits.

The Big Four, other firms and related businesses were recognized for their generous paternal leave and supportive services.

Deutsche Bank AG’s top accounting executive, Andreas Loetscher, is being investigated over his role as the auditor of Wirecard AG while he was with his former firm, Ernst & Young, two people familiar with the matter said.

EY, Deloitte, Cohen & Co. and BF Borgers made good showings in a slow period.

The press helps keep firms honest, according to a new academic paper.

CalCPA develops “tax journey” collection of resources and virtual events; RKL names three practice line leaders; and more CPA news.

Boohoo Group Plc, the scandal-hit fast-fashion retailer, may struggle to line up a top-flight audit firm after parting ways with PricewaterhouseCoopers.

IAASB and IESBA announce deputy chairs and board appointments; Grant Thornton names two national managing partners; and more CPA news.

Two senior executives at Botswana supermarket chain Choppies Enterprises Ltd. are suing former auditors PwC for 653 million rand ($40 million) for not signing off on the company’s 2018 accounts, which led to a share price collapse.

Crowe releases survey on 2020 business challenges; Katz, Sapper & Miller names first non-CPA CEO; and more CPA news.

The Big Four firm's $3.3 million initiative supports more than 1,000 of its U.S. interns impacted by COVID-19 for the fall semester.

The Big Four accounting firms have developed a set of metrics for companies to use for environmental, social and governance reporting internationally.

KfW, Germany’s third-largest bank by assets, may drop Ernst & Young as auditor as EY continues to be plagued by its role in the country’s Wirecard accounting scandal.

COVID-19 doesn’t seem to be having an impact on such disclosures, according to a report from Ernst & Young.

Ernst & Young is sending letters to clients admitting it failed to uncover fraud at the payment company sooner.

EY earned a record $37.2 billion in the fiscal year ending June 30.

EY and BF Borgers made good showings for the quarter.

RSM gifts $1 million gift to DePaul University; EY appoints two office managing partners; and more CPA news.

The service is planned for the U.S. and Germany, with global expansion in the future.