Today’s global audit firm isn’t worried at all, in my opinion, about its reputation—one of the most important characteristics of a true professional services firm. On June 18, the New York Department ...

Financial statement audits are not just a compliance exercise, but also an opportunity to gain knowledge that can generate positive business results. In many cases, though, companies are not taking ...

The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says "no" — at least regarding the botched audit of AmTrust Financial Services. Between 2014 and 2017, BDO USA auditors signed off on financial statements ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about military forces and budgets at a think tank in DC. On Thursday the Department of Defense announced the latest ...

Many women are setting goals for the new year with minimal self-reflection. Before setting goals for 2026, do this confidence ...

Phil Goldstein is a former web editor of the CDW family of tech magazines and a veteran technology journalist. He lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and their animals: a dog named Brenna, and ...

A general liability insurance audit occurs when an insurance agency examines the payroll records and income statements of a policyholder to determine if that policy represents an accurate rating of ...

A content audit is the act of taking inventory of your content to understand it on two levels: It’s a task many dread, but one you shouldn’t sweat. Content audits aren’t a necessary evil, but rather a ...

Municipal bond issuers took an average of 164 days from the close of their fiscal years to complete their comprehensive annual audits in 2020, up from 147 in 2009, a worsening trend that is beginning ...

As you end the year, I invite you to do your own personal year-end audit. Take a notebook, a cup of coffee and some quiet time. Write your answers to these six questions. Be honest. Be specific. Be ...