IIA Offers Advice on Motivating Internal Audit Staff
The Institute of Internal Auditors Research Foundation has issued a new report offering strategies for motivating internal audit staff, including dealing with generational differences.
Internal Audit Increasingly Proves Its Value
The internal audit function is increasingly providing significant value, according to a new report by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
KPMG Recruits IBM Watson for Cognitive Tech Audits, Insights
KPMG and IBM announced plans to apply IBM’s Watson cognitive computing technology to KPMG’s professional service offerings, with a focus on auditing services.
Boards Rely on Accountants for Help with a Crisis
The finance and accounting function can play a critical role in helping organizations navigate through a crisis.
Expected Credit Loss Model Could Challenge Auditors
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has released a publication describing some of the audit issues arising from the shift to Expected Credit Loss models when accounting for loan losses under new accounting standards.
Regulators Prod Audit Firms to Improve Quality by 2019
The six largest audit firm networks have agreed with international audit regulators on a new initiative to achieve a measurable reduction in audit deficiency findings by 2019.
Cybersecurity Becoming a Bigger Part of Internal Audit
Nearly three out of four organizations now include cybersecurity risks in their internal audits, a big jump from last year, according to a new survey.
Audit Execs Worried about Data Accuracy
Chief audit executives are not so confident about the accuracy of the data their companies rely on to make decisions.
Audit Execs Worried about Data Accuracy
AICPA Releases Guidance on Financial Statement Reviews
The American Institute of CPAs’ Accounting and Review Services Committee has issued an interpretation on reviews of financial statements.
AICPA Releases Guidance on Financial Statement Reviews