How data-hosting services affect independence
Taking responsibility for hosting an attest client’s data or records impairs a CPA’s independence, according to a new ethics interpretation.
Attestation
Proposal would pave the way for a new attestation service
A proposal by the AICPA's ARSC would result in flexibility for practitioners performing and reporting on a procedures and findings service.
ASB addresses engagements performed under 2 sets of attestation standards
The AICPA ASB issued an interpretation that describes conditions for practitioners who wish to perform and report on an attestation engagement in accordance with AICPA attestation standards in addition to another set of attestation standards.
Issuance of attestation standards completes clarity project
SSAE No. 18 is designed to make attestation standards easier to read, understand and apply.
AICPA issues Q&As for practitioners related to ALTA best practices framework
New technical questions and answers provide nonauthoritative guidance for practitioners regarding the types of engagements practitioners may perform in connection with the American Land Title Association’s “Best Practices Framework.”
ASB issues attestation interpretation to agreed-upon procedures engagements standard
A new AICPA Auditing Standards Board attestation interpretation provides guidance for third-party due-diligence services performed as agreed-upon procedures engagements related to asset-backed securitizations.
Evolving practice monitoring to improve quality in A&A engagements
In a new concept of practice monitoring the AICPA envisions for the future, peer reviewers and firms will use a new technology platform to enable more thorough analysis and provide more timely feedback for accounting, auditing and attestation engagements.
Council vote conforms resolution in AICPA code with revised UAA attest definition
Representatives at the AICPA fall Council meeting Sunday voted to approve changes to the "Council Resolution Concerning the Form of Organization and Name Rule" of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct that will conform the code to the recently revised definition of attest in the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA). The
Firm mobility and updated definition of attest included in updated UAA
Changes in the Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) announced Tuesday will update the definition of attest and allow for CPA firm mobility across state borders. The boards of the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have approved the changes to the UAA. While the UAA is
GAO advises SEC to require disclosure of auditor attestation of ICFR
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is recommending that the SEC consider requiring public companies to disclose whether they obtained an auditor attestation of their internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). In a report to congressional committees, the GAO said attestation reports increase investor confidence. Requiring disclosure of whether a
Change in definition of attest clears hurdle
The AICPA governing Council on Sunday approved a resolution to change the definition of attest—a key step in an effort to promote the quality of services for both clients and the greater public. Although the exact legislative language has yet to be determined, the AICPA in partnership with the National
