The Internal Audit Foundation has released its annual North American Pulse of Internal Audit report, offering critical insights into the state of the internal audit profession. Based on survey responses from 448 Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) and directors, the report sheds light on key trends shaping the industry in 2024.
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has issued a disciplinary order against PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), imposing a civil money penalty of $2.75 million for violations of PCAOB quality control standards concerning auditor independence. This decision follows an investigation into deficiencies in PwC's quality control policies and procedures, which failed to ensure timely consultation on complex independence issues.
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has announced disciplinary sanctions against three partners of mainland China-based KPMG Huazhen LLP. Choi Chung Chuen, Ma Hong Chao, and Dong Chang Ling, collectively referred to as the "Respondents," have been penalized for violations of PCAOB standards, as revealed in a settled disciplinary order issued by the PCAOB.
In a strategic move to advance professional standards in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), OCEG (Open Compliance & Ethics Group) has unveiled the Integrated Audit and Assurance Professional Certification (IAAP) in 2024. This certification is designed to cater to GRC professionals seeking a comprehensive and advanced understanding of audit and assurance practices.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has imposed a substantial fine of nearly £2 million (approximately $2.75 million) for audit failures related to its statutory audit of M&C Saatchi plc for the financial year ending December 31, 2018. The sanctions also extend to Adrian Wilcox, the audit engagement partner involved in the case.
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has issued a settled disciplinary order, imposing a $2 million civil money penalty on WithumSmith+Brown, PC (the firm), for pervasive quality control violations related to special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) audits. The sanctions come in response to violations of PCAOB rules and quality control standards observed during the period from January 2020 through December 2021.
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has issued settled disciplinary orders, imposing sanctions on four audit firms for breaching PCAOB rules and standards related to communications with audit committees. The disciplinary actions are part of an ongoing sweep by the PCAOB, allowing it to address potential violations across multiple firms simultaneously.