Audit

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The former executives were charged with manipulating income at the New York-based shopping-center owner.

Accounting giant KPMG was fined 3.5 million pounds ($4.24 million) for misconduct over reports on Bank of New York Mellon Corp.

Early planning for an IPO is essential for avoiding many unpleasant surprises, and helps establish best practices for future reporting and compliance.

The U.K. retailer reported a surprise tax bill of almost $750 million, the departure of its financial chief and deepening woes at department-store chain House of Fraser.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued a revenue procedure giving some partnerships extra time to file a Form 1065 and the accompanying Schedule K-1.

Sports Direct International Plc shares headed toward a seven-year low after the U.K. sports-apparel retailer delayed publishing its results as auditors increase their scrutiny of its accounting.

The Institute of Internal Auditors has installed a new global board of directors with veteran internal auditor J. Michael Joyce as the new global chairman.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board released two new documents and a video to provide more information to investors and audit committees about the CAMs requirements.

The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board has released a pair of SASs on ERISA audits and auditor responsibilities.