Audit & Accounting

Work-life balance improves audits, but not job satisfaction

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

Auditors don’t put much emphasis on work-life balance, but the quality of their audits tends to suffer if that balance is absent, according to a recent study. Read story →

SEC intensifies scrutiny of crypto

By Michael Cohn       5 min read

The Securities and Exchange Commission is ramping up enforcement against cryptocurrency providers, as the Internal Revenue Service has also stepped up investigations and compliance efforts. Read story →

The role of relationships in advisory services

By Amy Vetter       3 min read

It's crucial not to overlook relational accounting.  Read story →

PCAOB honors 2021-2022 academic scholars

By Sean McCabe       1 min read

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board announced that 253 U.S. students have received $10,000 scholarships to fund their paths to becoming auditors. Read story →

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IRS begins distributing monthly child tax credit payments

By Michael Cohn       6 min read

The IRS and the Treasury started disbursing advance monthly payments Thursday of the expanded Child Tax Credit in a program that aims to lift millions of families out of poverty.  Read story →

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