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Deploying AI in accounting poses 12 audit risks: CAQ study

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CFOs see the value of generative artificial intelligence but may not fully grasp its audit risks, according to the Center for Audit Quality.

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Audit committees rank cybersecurity as top priority amid SEC crackdown

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Cyberattacks are just one of several rapidly changing threats confronting audit committees, according to the Center for Audit Quality and Deloitte.

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PwC, KPMG China audits are flawed: PCAOB

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success in overcoming opposition from Beijing to the inspection of audits of China-based companies listed on U.S. The PCAOB findings follow U.S. stock exchanges.

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SEC approves new PCAOB audit confirmation standards targeting fraud

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Since early 2021 SEC Chair Gary Gensler has called on the PCAOB to more aggressively oversee the accounting firms that audit publicly listed companies.

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A Gift For Accounting and Finance: An Automation Tool for a Crystal Clear Close

SkyStem's ART makes the impossible possible: Reduce manual reconciliations by 40% Decrease errors with real-time dashboards Enjoy smoother audits with a centralized data repository Spend less time managing logistics with automated task lists Companies like UNIFY FCU, Rose Brand, and Aquarion have already experienced transformative results with ART.

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Accountant shortages likely to yield more audit failures

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The shortage of workers with the core accounting skills needed to staff audits is making audit failures more likely, Hofstra University’s Jack Castonguay says.

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Internal audit leaders need to hire more tech-savvy accountants: IIA

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Companies hiring for internal audit need to prepare for disruption from new technology such as artificial intelligence and robotic process automation, IIA said.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Key Takeaways: Understand the hidden risks and limitations of using spreadsheets for lease accounting 🔍 Learn how spreadsheet errors can lead to financial misstatements, compliance violations, and audit nightmares 📝 Discover the benefits of adopting dedicated lease accounting software to streamline your processes and mitigate risks (..)