A happier Christmas for auditors

Article Abstract:

Increased pressure and demand from the corporate governance initiatives in the light of accounting scandals such as Enron, has increased the workloads of the auditors and made the client take note of their auditor's job. The level of auditor's work has increased by focusing more on judgment, legislative requirements, and advice to clients.

Sales & consumption, Auditing, Influence, Control, Market size, Accounting fraud

Big brother visits the Big Four

Article Abstract:

The newly strengthened Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is rigorously investigating the United Kingdom firms for the first time. The Big Four's audits are being examined and the fieldwork has already started at KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Ernst & Young.

Legal issues & crime, Company legal issue, Investigations, Ernst & Young L.L.P., PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P. (New York, New York)

February blues

Article Abstract:

February is a good time for organizations to step back and reassess their business strategies to create innovative solutions to long-standing problems.

Management dynamics, Management, Company business management, Viewpoint essay