Accounting

We've been talking about the burnout crisis for decades, but the talk needs to turn into action.

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.

The National Pipeline Advisory Group's recommendations cover a wide range of ways to attract more people to the profession, and Jennifer Wilson walks us through what everyone can do to help.

The Institute of Management Accountants held its annual conference this week in San Antonio, Texas, where it discussed ways to attract more people to join the profession.

CFOs remain divided on the prospects for the economy and continue to see risks from inflation, cybersecurity, generative AI and talent shortages, according to a new survey from Deloitte.

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.

Two-thirds of companies say they will be ready to report under the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, but many don't know how, a new PwC survey says.

Ilit Raz, CEO and founder of now-shuttered Joonko, was charged with defrauding investors of at least $21 million by making false and misleading statements about the company.

In addition to leading the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Simon Bittlestone will also serve as chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

Keith Taylor is charged with embezzling about $2.5 million intended to help working families, allegedly spending it on rent for a luxury Manhattan high rise, and meals at top restaurants and steakhouses. 

Strategies, tactics and best practices from Accounting Today's Firm Growth Forum.

A variety of business groups have been filing lawsuits to stop the Department of Labor's overtime rule, which is set to go into effect on July 1.

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

A new PricewaterhouseCoopers survey reveals executives think reinventing the business model is essential for companies' survival amid an increasingly risky business environment.

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.