Based on the 2021 PCAOB inspection reports we’ve reviewed so far, the audit firm that […]
Tag: Audit Quality
Our Audits Sucked Because the Auditors Are Exhausted, Says Deloitte Australia
Last week the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (think Aussie PCAOB) informed us that Deloitte […]
The Canadian PCAOB Says One Big 4 Firm Keeps Screwing Up Audits But Won’t Say Which One It Is
Shall we speculate wildly which Big 4 firm is not meeting the Canadian Public Accountability […]
When a Bank Fails, People ‘Lose Faith’ in the Auditors
Are bank failures bad PR for the firms that audit them? New research seems to […]
EY UK Chair Insists Audit Will Not Be the Red-Headed Stepchild of Professional Services if the Split Goes Forward
For years, audit has struggled to attract talent and especially leadership because let’s be honest, […]
UK Audit Watchdog Says Deloitte Is Doing Some Good Auditing Across the Pond
Deloitte is doing a great job keeping the Financial Reporting Council happy these days. Per […]
SEC Slaps CohnReznick and Three Partners with Improper Professional Conduct
This press release from the SEC is wayyyy too boring to be rewritten in an […]
The Audit Profession’s Inability to Retain Talent Poses a Serious Threat to Audit Quality
Just about every employer in corporate America is singing the blues about talent shortages caused […]
Are Auditors Becoming as Hard to Find as a PS5?
Alternate title: If You Are an Accounting Student, Expect to End Up In Audit When […]
How Did Crowe, Moss Adams, and Marcum Do In Their Respective 2020 PCAOB Inspection Reports?
If these inspection reports were like tests taken in a classroom, Crowe and Moss Adams […]
Study: Ex-Arthur Andersen Audit Partners Do Not Deserve to Get Shredded
When you hear the name Arthur Andersen, the first thing that usually comes to mind […]
PwC’s UK Head Kevin Ellis Is Unhappy—There Could Be Relief
How much concern do we feel for Kevin Ellis? He should sit pretty—senior partner of […]