Audit

Audit committees that include a former partner from a Big Four firm that audits their company can still retain their independence and have high-quality audits, according to a new study.

SOX compliance may seem like a dry topic, but this crucial step on the road to going public can be transformational for high-growth companies — if they approach it in the right spirit.

CEO Steve Heathcote plans to expand the association, especially in Asia and Europe.

Despite a series of accounting scandals, the major firms are increasing their dominance.

The board has brought in Holly Greaves, a former CFO at the EPA, as its new CFO, but not publicly announced the move.

CAMs are upon us, and the early results are in!

The Internal Revenue Service isn’t effectively auditing corporations despite a change in how the agency conducts tax examinations that was supposed to make the process more efficient, according to the agency watchdog.

Accountants can play a critical role in making the transition as smooth as possible — and minimize the auditing headaches that come with it.

Directors are too optimistic about their organizations’ ability to cope with major risks, according to a report from the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Technology is not only making auditors more efficient, says Jeff Gramlich of Validis -- it's offering them the opportunity to significantly enhance quality.