Accounting

Friction simmers within the audit industry following the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's controversial June 2023 proposal to revise its standard on noncompliance with laws and regulations.

The probe involves practices around free cash flow and non-GAAP operating margin practices, the company said.

If your practice is launching a CAS practice — or you're just in the initial planning and research stages — making sure you're well-prepared is essential.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned PricewaterhouseCoopers' member firms in the U.S. and Australia over auditing quality control violations, imposing a $2.75 million and $600,000 penalty.

Experts share what young accountants should look for in a firm and how to approach their careers.

BookSmarts Accounting CEO Jenny Groberg managed to survive a traumatic brain injury and build a firm that empowers women accountants.

The jobs that will become a lot less common in accounting in the future are those that involve the inputting and manipulation of data for routine and repeatable tasks.

Does your job primarily involve data entry and routine processes? If so, it may be time for a pivot.

Is the age of the bookkeeper coming to an end? Is the payroll specialist an endangered species? Are the days of the tax preparer who focuses on basic 1040s numbered?

Experts highlight tech savviness and strong communication as key skills for early-career accountants.