Monday, August 24, 2015

Reviews, compilations and engagements to prepare F/S

http://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/frc/reviewcompilationpreparation/pages/resources-for-ssars21.aspx The AICPA's Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services No. 21 page of resources and background

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Audits of internal control reporting

http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2015/aug/audits-of-icfr-201512810.html At AAA annual meeting in Chicago, PCAOB member spoke about the improvements in internal control reporting, and the challenges remaining.

Forensic Interviews

http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2015/aug/forensic-interviews-fraud-investigations.html This article is about benefits, elements and techniques of successful forensic interviewss.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

Auditor opportunity to expand use of technology

http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2015/aug/audit-assurance-needs-201512741.html Deloitte survey shows widespread support for auditors to increase use of advanced technology

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

SEC makes whistleblower award

https://www.complianceweek.com/blogs/enforcement-action/sec-issues-another-big-whistleblower-award#.Va5UeflVikp http://www.sec.gov/news/pressrelease/2015-150.html The award is $3 million, although the SEC press release does not name the organization where the fraud was, or the individual who received it. This is the third highest award to date.