Deterring and detecting fraud at a time of heightened risk
Fraud risks have increased as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. A new report by the Anti-Fraud Collaboration provides strategies for mitigating those risks.
Risk mitigation
Financial fraud risks to watch for amid the pandemic
CPAs need to be especially watchful for fraud amid the severe financial pressures associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Forecasting and impairment tips for an unprecedented time
The economic slump resulting from the pandemic has increased the risk of asset write-downs and added to the pressure on auditors to scrutinize impairment models. Company boards also are paying more attention to forecasting and impairment.
Quiz: Are you prepared to audit fraud risk during a pandemic?
With so many organizations financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and making an abrupt shift to remote working, there’s a perfect storm for increased fraud in financial statements. Take this quiz to see if you know your responsibilities for auditing fraud risks in your engagements.
Attracting and keeping clients during COVID-19
CPAs offer advice on how to retain and attract clients during difficult times.
What to know about holiday travel policies during COVID-19
Firms share the approaches they are using to keep employees safe, and HR experts advise firms to stay current with their state’s guidance, know their rights as employers and communicate policies clearly to staff.
Assessing audit risks during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has caused the risks of material misstatement and fraud to change substantially for many audit clients. Here’s how practitioners can continue delivering high-quality audits in this environment.
Auditing fraud risk during a pandemic
Fraud risk in the financial statements has been elevated amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what practitioners need to know as they audit the risks of fraud during their engagements.
New report highlights digital transformation during COVID-19 and beyond
Get some insights on how CPAs and finance professionals are using technology solutions to change their businesses in the era of COVID-19. A new report will guide a long-term, strategic approach to drive digital success, manage risk and streamline costs.
Capex risk management during the coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted companies' capital project plans, not only this year but most likely for the foreseeable future. This five-step risk-modeling approach can help finance leaders identify company vulnerabilities and capital expenditure opportunities.
Pandemic resilience starts with compassion, accountants say
Panelists at an AICPA fall Council presentation on resilience explained how basic values can drive success during troubled times such as the coronavirus pandemic.
Risk alert: COVID-19 and the return to work
A workplace safety plan amid the pandemic requires unique considerations.
Becoming a fraud fighter
CPAs can take steps to minimize the danger in a time of heightened fraud risks.
What COVID-19 has taught corporate boards
Boards were meeting more regularly, more virtually, and getting more into the details on topics previously addressed only at a high level.
Companies use full array of tools to navigate the pandemic
Companies have used various means to expand credit, conserve cash and reduce tax burdens to combat the devastation of the pandemic. Here are some of the tactics that large public companies have used.
Safety of employees, customers ranks as top pandemic-related concern
A survey of U.S. finance decision-makers sheds light on the precautions businesses are taking and how they plan to address future office space needs.
Corporate governance in COVID-19: Cybersecurity and technology considerations
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a realignment of company strategies to enable success during these disruptive times. Some of these decisions — such as the sudden shift to remote work due to stay-at-home orders — have created additional risk corporate boards must consider.
COVID-19 decisions create data dilemma for businesses
The rush to set up and support remote working arrangements kept companies operating despite pandemic-related quarantines, but the swift shift to the cloud could mean that regulatory problems loom on the horizon. The first question that must be answered: Where is my data?
Pandemic-related legal risks that you can’t afford to ignore
A lawyer with years of experience advising companies on crisis management shares current and future legal risks organizations should be considering.
Handling nondisclosure compilations amid the pandemic
Compilations of financial statements that omit substantially all disclosures can provide challenges for CPAs as the pandemic hurts clients’ businesses. Here’s how CPAs can handle the challenging judgments in these engagements.
