Audit

The Top 25 Firm's major merger with Friedman brought it a host of new engagements.

The inspector general's investigation found no evidence that the former FBI leaders' returns were chosen deliberately.

A recent report from AuditBoard says that cybersecurity and data privacy are among the key risks facing internal auditors today.

Auditing firms can expect enhanced inspections, strengthened enforcement and higher penalties, says Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Chair Erica Williams.

The board announced the launch of its new Technology Innovation Alliance working group, meant to advise the audit overseer on issues with emerging technology.

Audit committees are including more disclosures within proxy statements, but there's a disconnect between what investors expect and what companies are willing to disclose.

Cole was convicted of a single count each of securities fraud and improperly influencing an audit, plus six counts of making false filings with the SEC.

Prager Metis CPAs LLC, an auditor for FTX, was sued by an investor, who also sued Armanino LLP, an auditor for FTX US, FTX's co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and others.

The agency aims to hire scores of auditors, but there's a nationwide shortage of accountants.

A recent report from the IESBA says that technology has created more opportunities for ethical dilemmas that highlight the importance of standards.