FYI
The PCAOB named C. Gregory Scates as deputy chief
auditor. Scates, previously the organization’s associate chief
auditor, joined the PCAOB in June 2003. Scates’ new role will include
providing technical direction in the development of the board’s
standards and ensuring clear communication of PCAOB standards to
public company auditors and others.
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What RPA is and how it worksRobotic process automation is like an Excel macro that can work on multiple applications, says Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA. RPA can complete routine, repetitive tasks such as data entry, freeing up employee time from lower-level chores.