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Do Big Four Auditors Unfairly Raise Fees?
Risk & Compliance

Do Big Four Auditors Unfairly Raise Fees?

The longer the tenure of a company's Big Four auditor, the greater the fee — even though the effort required of the auditor lessens over time.
By David McCann | May 21, 2018
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SEC’s Chief Accountant: Issuers Must Address ‘Other Reporting’ Risks
GAAP and IFRS

SEC’s Chief Accountant: Issuers Must Address ‘Other Reporting’ Risks

Disclosing supplemental information like key operating metrics and forecasts requires controls and procedures, says the SEC's Wesley Bricker.
By Vincent Ryan | May 5, 2017
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PCAOB Chair Goes on the Defensive
Regulation

PCAOB Chair Goes on the Defensive

The Republican electoral wins pose an added threat to the tenure of PCAOB Chair James Doty.
By David Katz | November 30, 2016
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Investor Outreach on Rev Rec Rule Needed: SEC Official
GAAP and IFRS

Investor Outreach on Rev Rec Rule Needed: SEC Official

The new revenue standard could change "not only the top line, but also the bottom line and analysis that depends on the financial statements."
By David Katz | May 10, 2016
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