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December 9, 2024

Engagement quality reviews: What auditors should know

Firms with A&A practices should be aware that the new quality management standards include changes to engagement quality reviews.

October 1, 2022

How firms are seizing the ESG opportunity

Sustainability teams are breaking new ground in accounting firms — but staffing and training remain a challenge.

December 16, 2021

ESG assurance opportunities likely to grow for CPA firms

Companies may need more rigorous assurance on environmental, social, and governance data as regulatory obligations emerge. CPA firms are poised to deliver.

March 29, 2021

NOCLAR: Proposals aim to help CPAs find the right balance

It can be difficult for a CPA to decide how to proceed if they identify or suspect a client’s or employer’s noncompliance with laws or regulations. New proposals are designed to help CPAs fulfill their ethical responsibilities.

January 12, 2021

New AICPA TQAs address third-party assessment engagements

Technical Questions and Answers released by the AICPA describe the characteristics of a third-party assessment program and the standards a member is required to apply to a third-party engagement.

January 1, 2021

Advice from the experts: Defending audit claims

Learn what CPA firms can and cannot do to assist those who defend auditors against professional liability claims.

October 27, 2020

Cybersecurity provides opportunities for auditors to serve

Practitioners can provide services to clients related to cybersecurity beyond their financial statement auditing role, according to a newly published report from the Center for Audit Quality.

February 1, 2020

Managing risk related to consulting engagements

Consulting can be a lucrative and rewarding addition to your firm’s offerings. Consider these risks and steps before taking on a consulting engagement.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Promises of ‘fast and easy’ threaten SOC credibility

CPAs who provide Service and Organization Control (SOC) examinations warn that an ongoing push for high-volume SOC services may come at the cost of quality and objectivity.