Accounting

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned Heaton & Co. and one of its partners, Kristofer Heaton, for failing to properly document five audits.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is making plans in case it inherits the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's duties if the tax bill passes.

U.S. accountants who advise small and midsized businesses are feeling less confident this year, according to a new survey.

Accounting controls stand out as an often-overlooked domain—straightforward to implement and highly impactful for improving business resilience and continuity.

Eleven accountants were given the Elijah Watt Sells Award, granted to those who earn a cumulative average score above 95.50 across four sections of the exam.

Miley Cyrus shared about her past drug use and how she hid those purchases from her accountant by calling them "vintage clothes."

The profession faces plenty of issues — but many come with strong opportunities, says the AICPA chief.

The recent announcement of the CIMA/CGMA 2026 syllabus has made it unmistakably clear: Merely knowing how to post journal entries is insufficient.

The overall unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2%.

Hourly earnings growth for small business employees dropped to a four-year low at 2.77% in May, while job growth was flat, according to payroll company Paychex.