Audit & Accounting

Steinhoff International Holdings NV is seeking more than 850 million rand ($59 million) from former Chief Executive Officer Markus Jooste for his role in the accounting crisis that triggered the retailer’s near-collapse.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has added cryptocurrency auditing to its list of services as the firm expands into an asset class that is steadily adopting the accoutrements of traditional finance.

In the aftermath of tax season, practitioners need to look ahead to broader concerns.

The new program aims to increase the number of candidates and improve Special Enrollment Exam pass rates.

The board is looking for public companies to take part in a study focusing on potential improvements to the segment disclosure requirements.

You can look at the revenue recognition standard in one of two ways — a compliance burden, or an opportunity for finance leaders to emerge and change the game.

The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board has issued a proposed standard on audit evidence to update an older standard and include new technologies such as data analytics and blockchain.

Many audit teams are neglecting to implement new technologies that could reduce the time needed for SOX audit requirements.

As more and more companies look to report on a wider range of measures, opportunities are arising for accountants.

The company is developing technology to inject AI into the audit process.