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SEC approves new PCAOB audit confirmation standards targeting fraud

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Since early 2021 SEC Chair Gary Gensler has called on the PCAOB to more aggressively oversee the accounting firms that audit publicly listed companies.

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The Relationship Between a Fractional CFO and Your Public Accounting Firm

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How to Divide Responsibilities and Prioritize Communication The relationship between a fractional or outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and your company’s public accounting firm should be collaborative, clear, and well-defined. This ensures your company’s financial and accounting needs are met effectively.

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Report: Accounting Firms Turn Down Greensill Auditing Role

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A number of large accounting groups have turned down requests to audit Greensill Capital as the SoftBank -backed firm mulls a stock market listing, the Financial Times (FT) reported. The United Kingdom-based organization has become one of the most highly valued private finance firms in the nation as of its 2011 establishment.

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Wolters Kluwer: Audit firm solutions pre-approved for Singapore’s SMEs Go Digital program

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Two audit firm solutions of Wolters Kluwer have been pre-approved by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), a statutory board of the Singapore government, said Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) Asia Pacific (APAC) recently.

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Auditing and accounting talent shortage remain a top issue

Future CFO

Auditing and accounting talent shortage continue to make employers toss and turn, according to a global survey of more than 4,100 accountants and 2,300 auditors. When it comes to talent retention, more than 85% of accountants and 90% of auditors said it is either somewhat or extremely difficult.

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EY considers global audit spinoff

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EY is considering a global audit spinoff amid growing regulatory pressure, according to media reports. EY and other Big Four accounting firms — PwC, Deloitte, and KPMG — have long been slammed for their lack of independence in their auditing of company accounts from which they also generate income with consulting, tax, and advisory services.

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EY split hits wall

CFO Dive

Back in September, the Big Four accounting firm announced plans to split its auditing and consulting arms into two entities. Now, ‘Project Everest’ has been halted.

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