Accounting standards

The police are looking into possible accounting and marketing fraud, market manipulation and use of privileged information.

The International Federation of Accountants teamed up with the Pan African Federation of Accountants to report on how the profession can play a key role in transforming the continent's finances.

Brazilian Federal Police carried out their most extensive operation yet to punish those responsible for a massive fraud carried out at retailer Americanas SA with arrest and search warrants issued in Rio de Janeiro.

The FASB voted to propose a new ASU that would, among other things, remove the distinction between linear and nonlinear development methods.

Banco Santander decided to renew its contract with PricewaterhouseCoopers, potentially keeping one of Europe's biggest such relationships with the firm until 2035.

Shares of Bookoff Group Holdings, a chain of second-hand Japanese bookstores, tumbled 10% after discovering fictitious purchases by employees.

The International Sustainability Standards Board will improve the sustainability disclosure landscape by streamlining and consolidating frameworks and standards.

The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board says that, for federal government accounting purposes, seized digital assets aren't monetary unless they come from a central bank.

Global Reporting Initiative CEO Eelco van der Enden plans to step down at the end of the year when his three-year contract concludes.

Paul English plans to further extend the accounting and advisory firm network to more countries.

The unpredictable nature of digital assets stands out as both a defining characteristic and a significant challenge for investors and accounting professionals alike.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied sanctions against firms in the U.S., Canada and the United Arab Emirates for violating various rules and standards.

The current wave of M&A activity is driven at least in part by the need for firms to build out their CAS practices quickly, said Joe Woodard at Scaling New Heights

During the annual Scaling New Heights conference in Orlando, Joe Woodard warned that AI means accountants must go beyond advisory and analysis to remain relevant.

Revelations that the Australian arm of PricewaterhouseCoopers shared confidential information from its work with the government has sparked intense scrutiny.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's amendments will make it easier to hold auditors accountable for violations, among other things.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has reappointed Erica Williams to another term as chairperson of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied sanctions and $150,000 in penalties against L&L CPAs and three of its auditors.

CLA Global Limited has appointed Paul English as CEO, replacing Sancho Simmonds and Joseph Kask.

Prosecutors alleged that Autonomy used a number of manipulations to make its revenue growth appear better than it was, so vendors would then buy the company's products.