SEC approves new PCAOB audit confirmation standards targeting fraud
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 7, 2023
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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CFO Dive
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Since early 2021 SEC Chair Gary Gensler has called on the PCAOB to more aggressively oversee the accounting firms that audit publicly listed companies.
CFO Dive
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The PCAOB cracked down against KPMG for several alleged violations in the latest sign of tougher oversight of the accounting firms that audit publicly listed companies.
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