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

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.

Fraud IQ Quiz

http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/issues/2015/aug/what-is-your-fraud-iq.html?utm_source=cpainsider

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

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.

10 key areas for internal audit

http://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2015/jul/10-imperatives-for-internal-audit-201512597.html