Jan 3, 2025 · Dive Brief: T he Securities and Exchange Commission gave the watchdog for the auditors of public companies more leeway in de-registering accounting firms that for two straight years fail to file annual reports and pay annual fees. The new rule under the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board partly aims at ensuring that non-compliant accounting firms do not market themselves as PCAOB ...

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Oct 1, 2024 · 2025 financial conference roundup As CFOs grapple with new challenges in 2025, connecting with like-minded executives at upcoming financial conferences can help them craft effective strategies.

Oct 9, 2024 · KPMG backs 120-credit hour alternative CPA licensure option Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO, called the deepening accounting talent shortage “a brewing crisis” that needs to be addressed in the “near term.”

Sep 20, 2024 · Most CEOs expect full return-to-office in 3 years: KPMG There is a “widening gap” between how executives and employees think about their workplace environments that needs to be taken into account, the report warned.

Nov 21, 2024 · KPMG to invest $100M in Google Cloud effort The move expands an existing alliance as KPMG looks to bolster its consulting services, including by developing advanced generative AI agents.

Dec 12, 2024 · PCAOB could be defanged by incoming Trump administration The new presidential administration might not abolish the PCAOB — but it doesn’t need to in order to render it ineffective, accounting professor Robert Pawlewicz said.

Jan 2, 2025 · 4 CFO pricing strategy tips for 2025 With tariffs proposed by the incoming Trump administration poised to potentially spur inflation, a top consultant predicts companies will consider price hikes again this year.

Nov 25, 2024 · Dive Brief: A Macy’s accountant intentionally hid as much as $154 million in expenses from the fourth quarter of 2021 through the fiscal quarter ended Nov. 2, 2024, the company said Monday, flagging the flawed bookkeeping just days before the marquis retailing day known as Black Friday. The employee, responsible for small delivery expense accounting, no longer works for Macy’s and an ...

Oct 29, 2024 · KPMG pilots AI agents The Big Four accounting and consulting firm is interested in becoming a leader in the emerging AI agent space.