All Accounting & Auditing articles – Page 49
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CAMs may drive more management disclosure, dry runs reveal
A pending requirement for auditors to disclose critical audit matters in their reports may compel management to take a closer look at their own disclosures.
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House plans hearing on CECL’s effect on economy, banks
The SEC may be hands-off with respect to CECL, but the House Financial Services Committee is exploring the expected effect of the accounting change on the economy.
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SAB 118 to ASC 740: Companies shift tax reporting
Shifting from one uncertain position to another, companies are facing a subtle but important change in how to explain tax reform to investors.
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SEC, PCAOB spill frustration over China stonewall
U.S. regulators are contemplating what next steps they can take to rattle some greater cooperation out of overseas regulators, especially in China.
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Two big holdouts still follow 1992 COSO framework
A handful of holdouts are still disclosing they comply with SOX internal control reporting requirements by following a defunct COSO framework.
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Groupon appoints chief accounting officer
Groupon, an e-commerce marketplace, has appointed Melissa Thomas as chief accounting officer and treasurer, the company announced in a securities filing.
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CACI International appoints corporate controller
Information technology company CACI International has appointed Christopher Voci as senior vice president and corporate controller. As corporate controller, he will be responsible for all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
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PCAOB plans new focus on quality control in inspections
The PCAOB plans to take a much closer look at how firms manage audit quality in 2019, retooling the inspections process to focus on quality control systems.
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IIA reviews ‘three lines’ model, plans new paper
The Institute of Internal Auditors is performing a new review of the “three lines of defense” model it has long embraced as a basis for sound risk management.
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Metlife appoints chief accounting officer
Financial services company MetLife has named Tamara Schock as chief accounting officer, effective March 4, 2019. Schock will succeed Bill O’Donnell, who has been named MetLife’s U.S. chief financial officer.
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Lease accounting adoption taps corporate resources
The year-end push to adopt new lease accounting is taking more time and more money than companies expected, according to a new poll by EY.
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Preparers issue self-driven guides on ICFR over leases, CECL
ICFR guides by preparers and for preparers are meant to help the preparer community develop and document internal controls over leases and CECL adoptions.
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EY plans succession as global chairman, CEO resigns
EY says it will name a new global chairman and CEO in January to replace Mark Weinberger, who plans to step down July 1, 2019.
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Former Autonomy execs face fraud charges in HP deal
A federal grand jury has delivered indictments against former Autonomy executives in connection with HP’s failed acquisition of the U.K. technology business.
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Amazon pushes back on SEC revenue disclosure comment
The SEC is getting some pushback from Amazon over how it breaks up and reports revenue for its different streams under ASC 606.
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Former, current KPMG women seek class status in lawsuit
More than 1,100 women who are current and former KPMG professionals are seeking class status for their various allegations of gender discrimination.
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FASB proposes updates to financial instrument rules
FASB has issued a proposal to amend rules on three major standards on financial instruments to address clarity and implementation issues.
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Cigna, Wells Fargo describe journey to high-tech ICFR
Technology is permeating internal control over financial reporting, and one of its pioneers says the transition is possible even without a tech background.
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Customers Bancorp appoints new chief accounting officer
Customers Bancorp, a bank holding company, has promoted Jeffrey Skumin to chief accounting officer and controller. He assumes this role from Carla Liebold, who was appointed as the holding company and bank's chief financial officer.
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Red Robin appoints chief accounting officer
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has appointed Dave Hansen to serve as chief accounting officer of the restaurant company.