Accounting

Sweeping audit reforms are aimed at reining in the dominance of the big firms and cleaning up the industry following a string of high-profile scandals.

The Top 100 Firm aims to recognize U.S.-based businesses that are “changing the game” with their commitment to environmental, social and governance practices.

Several hurdles remain in an impasse over audits on U.S.-listed Chinese companies to avoid forcing them off American exchanges as early as next year, an SEC official said.

Hong Kong’s accountant body said it failed to reach an accord to prolong an 11-year mutual recognition agreement with the U.S. amid a dispute over local qualifications.

For only the second time, multiple CPAs under the age of 41 were honored for their contributions to the future of the accounting profession.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is taking its biggest step yet to stop money managers from misleading investors when they claim their funds are focused on environmental, social or governance issues.

Yount, Hyde and Barbour is acquiring Glass Jacobson; and RSM Brazil is merging in Pemom.

The foundation laid out how it will be using the standards and the integrated reporting framework it is inheriting from the Value Reporting Foundation.

A recent ACCA study highlights the shortcomings of academia in effectively training future accountants for the skills needed in the marketplace.

A KPMG report showed Cevdet Caner — who was not supposed to have any direct role in the company — setting meetings, weighing in on pay and berating executives.