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States require companies to report greenhouse gas emissions as federal regulators step back

2025-04-09T20:52:00+01:00By

Some companies doing business in California and New York may soon be required to report the greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) of their operations to state authorities, even as the federal rule for disclosing such emissions is on life support.

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FRC fines PwC, auditor combined $4.1M over 2019 work of Wyelands Bank

2025-03-27T13:11:00+00:00By

The U.K. Financial Reporting Council issued penalties against PwC and a former auditor over deficiencies on work related to the 2019 financial statements of now shuttered Wyelands Bank.

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FRC launches probe into MacIntyre Hudson’s 2022 audit of collapsed LSG

2025-03-18T16:37:00+00:00By

The U.K. Financial Reporting Council has launched an investigation into MacIntyre Hudson’s audit of collapsed construction company ISG Limited, which abruptly entered administration in September, laying off 2,200 workers.

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PCAOB fines KPMG units $3.4M, PwC Singapore $1.5M for audit, independence violations

2025-03-14T15:10:00+00:00By

Nine affiliates of KPMG agreed to pay a total of nearly $3.4 million for alleged violations of audit and quality control standards, while PwC Singapore will pay $1.5 million to settle separate allegation that the firm manipulated independence compliance reporting.

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Why are CFOs struggling to stay compliant?

2025-03-11T14:37:00+00:00By Markus Hornburg, CW guest columnist

CFOs are tasked with overseeing an organization’s entire financial processes, not least ensuring that financial operations remain compliant with the multitude of global regulations. It’s a heavy burden to carry that might be alleviated slightly with the help of artificial intelligence, writes Markus Hornburg, head of compliance at Basware.

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Experts explain why IIA's new global audit rules will be 'central' to securing high-quality assurance

2025-02-28T15:45:00+00:00By

Compliance teams should expect more support from their organization’s internal audit functions. That is the clear message from the Institute of Internal Auditors, the global body of national affiliated internal audit institutes, which has just put into action its new Global Internal Audit Standards.

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PCAOB fines PwC Israel $2.75M amid ongoing sweep for internal training exam cheating

2025-02-27T12:45:00+00:00By

The Israeli affiliate of Big Four audit firm PwC agreed to pay $2.75 million to settle allegations it failed to prevent widespread cheating on training examinations despite internal warnings to staff about an ongoing crackdown.