Accounting standards

Noble collapsed into insolvency in 2018 after huge losses and accusations of improper accounting wiped out more than $10 billion in market capitalization.

In its most recent meeting, the board agreed to narrow the scope of its digital asset project to focus specifically on cryptocurrencies.

The International Sustainability Standards Board completed its roster with the appointment of Jingdong Hua as its vice chair.

Previously rare, 'bargain purchases' in accounting for oil and gas company acquisitions may be more common in the near future.

The PCAOB has picked some Chinese companies for the first batch of inspections after reaching a deal with China to end a decades-long impasse.

Environmental, social and governance has become a top priority in C-suites around the globe.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board levied $275,000 in penalties against KPMG's member firm in South Africa and two partners for improperly using and misreporting work done in Zimbabwe.

Under the agreement, inspectors will be able to see complete work papers without any redactions and select any issuer audits.

Forensic investigators from PwC confirmed that 6.5 billion euros ($6.5 billion) in fictitious or irregular income had been recorded at Steinhoff between 2009 and 2016, making it South Africa's largest known fraud.

American officials would be able to review audit documents of Chinese businesses that trade in the U.S., a first step toward avoiding the delisting of about 200 firms from New York.