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New Tax Scam Targets Clean Energy Tax Credit
Fewer Workers Planning to Change Jobs
Oklahoma Taxpayers Get Extended Deadline Due to Storms
California Gas Tax Increases
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PCAOB’s First-Ever Inspections of Audit Firms Based in China Revealed a Lot of Bad Auditing
The PCAOB secured access last year to inspect registered public accounting firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong.
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The IIA Shares New Legislative Proposal with Congress to Strengthen Corporate Governance of Cryptocurrency
The proposed legislation comes on the heels of an IIA letter calling on Congress to strengthen corporate governance of cryptocurrency exchanges following the collapse of FTX.
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$279 Million: A Whistleblower Just Got That From the SEC
It is the largest-ever reward the SEC has paid to a whistleblower; the previous highest reward was $114 million in October 2020.
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SEC Chief Blasts Hedge Fund Fees as Agency Readies New Regulations
For the last two years, SEC Chair Gary Gensler has championed new rules to add scrutiny to hedge funds and private equity firms.
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Plenty of Other Firms Were Winners in Vault’s 2024 Accounting Rankings
Vault rated the best firms in 25 categories ranging from benefits and culture to work-life balance and LGBTQ+ diversity.
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Independence Gets Its Own Spot in PCAOB Audit Inspection Reports
A brand-new section debuted today in PCAOB inspection reports of audit firms, and it is devoted to auditor independence.
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Extending Outsourcing Contracts Can Alleviate Shortage of CPAs
Outsourcing talent and extending contracts with a talent augmentation company is a smart and strategic solution for accounting firms to address the ongoing talent shortage in the U.S.
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PCAOB Says Firms Are Screwing Up SPAC Audits
Over the last couple of years, PCAOB inspectors have observed high rates of deficiencies on SPAC audits.