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Metric of the Month: Audit Control Violations

Metric of the Month: Audit Control Violations

It’s safe to say that more automation means fewer control violations involving audits.

By Mary C. Driscoll | April 19, 2016

PCAOB Preparing New Rule for Audits of Accounting Estimates

PCAOB Preparing New Rule for Audits of Accounting Estimates

The PCAOB staff plans to discuss auditors’ responsibilities for accounting estimates with the Standing Advisory Group in June.

By Matthew Heller | April 9, 2015

Professional Services: Attack of the Bean-Counters

Corporate Finance

Professional Services: Attack of the Bean-Counters

Lawyers beware: the accountants are coming after your business.

By Economist Staff | March 25, 2015

Small Firms Pay Bigger Slice of Revenue in Audit Fees

Growth Companies

Small Firms Pay Bigger Slice of Revenue in Audit Fees

Small publicly held companies pay more than $5,000 in audit fees (on average) for every $1 million in revenue, finds Audit Analytics.

By Matthew Heller | February 26, 2015

Engelbert Makes Big 4 History With Deloitte Promotion

Engelbert Makes Big 4 History With Deloitte Promotion

Cathy Engelbert, tapped to be CEO of Deloitte, is the first woman to head a Big 4 accounting firm in the United States.

By Matthew Heller | February 9, 2015