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ArticlePCAOB fines PwC Mexico over auditor independence
U.S. audit regulators have fined PwC’s affiliate in Mexico for a seemingly brazen failure to observe auditor independence rules.
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ArticleSEC finalizes change to auditor independence rules
The SEC has finalized its revision of auditor independence rules to change the threshold around lending relationships with clients that would raise concerns.
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Deloitte Japan settles $2 million independence charge
Deloitte Japan has agreed to a $2 million penalty to settle charges with the SEC over auditor independence violations.
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EY holds fast to U.S. audit model; PwC silent
EY may be taking steps to draw a broader line between audit and consulting services in the U.K., but the U.S. firm has no such plans. Meanwhile, PwC is silent.
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No change in audit-non-audit mix in U.S., KPMG says
Amid reports that KPMG is drawing a firmer line between audit and non-audit services in the United Kingdom, the firm has no similar plans in the United States.
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SEC, PCAOB discipline ex-auditors at BDO, Deloitte
Two new enforcement actions give audit committees some textbook reminders to keep tabs on auditors regarding their compliance with professional standards.
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The Big Four in the U.K.: Breaking up is hard to do
The latest recommendation to break up the Big Four accountancy firms from the two parliamentary committees investigating the collapse of construction firm Carillion is hardly a new idea, but is it possible?
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SEC proposes change to auditor independence rules
The SEC is looking to dial back strict requirements on auditors that have made it difficult for Big 4 firms to assert their independence on certain big engagements.
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SEC proposes amending auditor independence rules
The SEC is proposing changes to its auditor independence rules to relax limitations that made compliance with loan provisions virtually impossible.
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Investors show strong response to partner IDs
Investors react when they know the name of an engagement partner on an audit, research suggests, but the reaction may be stronger than expected.
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New PCAOB takes fresh look at auditor independence
The all-new PCAOB is taking a fresh look at whether auditors need new guidance on their required communication with audit committees regarding independence.
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Study establishes link between fee pressure and audit quality
New academic research suggests there is indeed a correlation between pressure on audit fees and audit quality — and it’s not pretty.
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Auditors defer more to former colleagues, study suggests
Auditors will show some deference to judgment calls when the CFO of the client company is an alumni of the audit firm, according to emerging academic research.
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SEC considers amending auditor independence rules
Has it become unrealistic for some companies to engage truly independent auditors? Exploring that possibility, the SEC may amend its independence rules.
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Auditors get guidance on altering audit report
Auditors have some new guidance from the PCAOB about how to begin revising their audit reports to reflect new requirements that take effect this year-end.
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SEC warns companies: don't ask auditors for help on revenue rule
The SEC is cautioning companies hoping for help from their auditors in adopting the new revenue recognition standard. They are limited by independence rules.
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Audit committees need to dig into personal relationships
Regulators are warning companies and auditors to be more careful about personal relationships that could compromise auditor independence. Tammy Whitehouse has more.
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Investors left in the dark over SEC auditor independence charge
The SEC may have fined EY for auditor independence violations, but investors in at least one company likely have no idea that the company’s audits may be tainted. Tammy Whitehouse has more.
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EY settles two auditor independence cases with SEC
EY has agreed to a $9.3 million settlement of auditor independence charges with the SEC in two cases where auditors got too close to public company audit clients. Tammy Whitehouse reports.
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Audit committees: Here’s your wake-up call on auditor independence
Recent legal spats should alert public companies that they need to decide for themselves whether their audit is being delivered by a truly independent auditor. Tammy Whitehouse has more.
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