Accounting standards

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.

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.

Paul Atkins warned the SEC might eliminate a rule that allows multinational companies to avoid reconciling their IFRS financials with U.S. GAAP.

The new rule becomes effective starting Oct. 1 for employees at the firm's seven offices that help clients or provide back-office support across the country.

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants posted two new publications from its staff on two of its recent standards.

Ghana has hired Big Four firm KPMG to advise on investments it is making with a view to creating a second strong operator in its wireless industry.

The executive order aims to strengthen accountability over the spending of taxpayer funds through improved oversight and coordination of grantmaking.

The American Institute of CPAs has updated its practice aid on digital assets with a new chapter on auditing cryptocurrency lending and borrowing transactions.