Challenges in the big data and analysis process for auditors

E&Y shares about the challenges http://ww2.cfo.com/auditing/2015/04/ey-sees-barriers-use-big-data-audits/ The AICPA working group is now offering the first uniform date standards model http://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/frc/assuranceadvisoryservices/pages/auditdatastandardworkinggroup.aspx

Top internal audit risks for 2015

https://www.kpmg.com/US/en/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesPublications/Documents/top-10-considerations-internal-audit-2015.pdf This report is per KPMG.

Accounting fraud lawsuits increase

http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2015/03/31/class-action-lawsuits-follow-sec-interest-in-accounting-issues/

PCAOB reorganize standards

http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2015/mar/pcaob-reorganizes-standards-201512053.html Standards will now follow the flow of an audit.

Audit responsibilities with online banking

http://www.aicpa.org/interestareas/centerforplainenglishaccounting/resources/2015/pages/online-banking.aspx This plain language document highlights controls and risks of online banking

Internal Auditing Survey

http://www.pwc.com/us/2015internalauditstudy Some nice visuals accompany this PWC survey.

Catholic nursing chain to settle Medicare fraud

http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/new-york-catholic-nursing-chain-pays-35-million-settle-medicare-fraud-claims