Irish Central Bank favours compulsory auditor dialogue
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Irish Central Bank favours compulsory auditor dialogue

13y Rose Orlik

Irish Central Bank favours compulsory auditor dial...

The Central Bank of Ireland is consulting on mandatory three-way communication between banks, auditors and the regulator Read More...

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New Irish government audit best practice
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New Irish government audit best practice

13y Rose Orlik

New Irish government audit best practice

The APB has issued new guidance on central government audit for the Republic of Ireland Read More...

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US pores over auditor independence
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US pores over auditor independence

13y Rose Orlik

US pores over auditor independence

US overseers to hold a public meeting to examine auditor independence and professional scepticism Read More...

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Is offshoring audit a passport to success?
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Is offshoring audit a passport to success?

13y Rose Orlik

Is offshoring audit a passport to success?

Offshoring audit is gaining attention but neither firms nor regulators are quite sure what it all means Read More...

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US WLTM Chinese regulator
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US WLTM Chinese regulator

13y Taking Stock

US WLTM Chinese regulator

Chinese regulators unimpressed by US courtship ritual Read More...

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US regulators seek China cooperation
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US regulators seek China cooperation

13y Rose Orlik

US regulators seek China cooperation

The PCAOB has met with its Chinese counterpart to share knowledge and call for greater oversight cooperation Read More...

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Audit Commission redundancy cheques 'could fund mutual'
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Audit Commission redundancy cheques 'could fund mutual'

13y Rose Orlik

Audit Commission redundancy cheques 'could fund mu...

Redundancy payments to Audit Commission staff might be used to set up a mutual, sources suggest Read More...

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Audit referral: Big Four resigned, mid-tier rejoice
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Audit referral: Big Four resigned, mid-tier rejoice

13y Rose Orlik

Audit referral: Big Four resigned, mid-tier rejoic...

Big Four and institutes are guarded as audit is provisionally referred to the Competition Commission, while mid-tier firms and investors rejoice Read ...

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Audit referred 'provisionally' to Competition Commission
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Audit referred 'provisionally' to Competition Commission

13y Rose Orlik

Audit referred 'provisionally' to Competition Comm...

The Competition Commission will examine the audit market subject to a further six-week consultation by the OFT Read More...

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OFT audit inquiry decision due
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OFT audit inquiry decision due

13y Rose Orlik

OFT audit inquiry decision due

OFT to decide on referring audit market to Competition Commission, potentially resulting in two-year inquiry Read More...

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Pickles: 100% of public audit to private sector
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Pickles: 100% of public audit to private sector

13y Rose Orlik

Pickles: 100% of public audit to private sector

Audit Commission in-house work will be farmed out up to the private sector in the next financial year Read More...

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Audit inspectors extend green light to KPMG
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Audit inspectors extend green light to KPMG

13y Rose Orlik

Audit inspectors extend green light to KPMG

KPMG's extended audit package 'does not harm quality', according to audit inspectors Read More...

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Friendly societies' audit guidance shake-up
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Friendly societies' audit guidance shake-up

13y Rose Orlik

Friendly societies' audit guidance shake-up

Guidance on the audit of friendly societies has been given a wash and brush up by the Auditing Practices Board Read More...

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Grant Thornton slips in biennial audit review
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Grant Thornton slips in biennial audit review

13y Rose Orlik

Grant Thornton slips in biennial audit review

Grant Thornton annual audit inspection shows quality may be slipping as two audits 'need significant improvement' Read More...

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Lack of audit scepticism trips E&Y
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Lack of audit scepticism trips E&Y

13y Rose Orlik

Lack of audit scepticism trips E&Y

Audit scepticism a worry as E&Y undergoes its annual audit inspection Read More...

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Deloitte criticised over AIM audit client work
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Deloitte criticised over AIM audit client work

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Deloitte criticised over AIM audit client work

Audit Inspection Unit hits out at Deloitte's audit work with AIM-listed client Read More...

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BDO urged to avoid cross-selling
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BDO urged to avoid cross-selling

13y Jaimie Kaffash

BDO urged to avoid cross-selling

BDO's growth should not lead to non-audit services being sold to audit clients, says AIU Read More...

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KPMG must improve review procedures
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KPMG must improve review procedures

13y Jaimie Kaffash

KPMG must improve review procedures

Inspectors say greater scepticism is needed in KPMG audits Read More...

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PwC must improve goodwill impairment auditing
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PwC must improve goodwill impairment auditing

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

PwC must improve goodwill impairment auditing

Audit Inspection Unit finds issue with PwC's goodwill impairment and revenues audit work Read More...

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OFT edges toward decision on audit market
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OFT edges toward decision on audit market

13y Accountancy Age

OFT edges toward decision on audit market

A provisional decision on whether to refer the audit market to the Competition Commission should come before the end of August. Read More...

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Audit Commission reports on pennies saved
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Audit Commission reports on pennies saved

13y Rose Orlik

Audit Commission reports on pennies saved

The Audit Commission's annual report is keen to demonstrate the savings being made at the doomed public audit provider Read More...

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Local government 'unprepared' for audit changes
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Local government 'unprepared' for audit changes

13y Rose Orlik

Local government 'unprepared' for audit changes

KPMG's survey shows 44% of local authorities lack the expertise to appoint their own auditors, while a further 24% are unsure of their abilities Read ...

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MPs 'disappointed' by Audit Commission axing
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MPs 'disappointed' by Audit Commission axing

13y Rose Orlik

MPs 'disappointed' by Audit Commission axing

MPs and experts are disappointed at the summary execution of the Audit Commission, which they said is without justification Read More...

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ACCA blasts public audit plans
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ACCA blasts public audit plans

13y Rose Orlik

ACCA blasts public audit plans

ACCA joined select committee in rubbishing government plans for future of local audit Read More...

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Block the Big Four from Audit Commission takeover
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Block the Big Four from Audit Commission takeover

13y our parliamentary correspondent

Block the Big Four from Audit Commission takeover

Local government committee wants no opportunity for commission's acquisition by the Big Four Read More...

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Independence 'vital' if local councils appoint auditors
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Independence 'vital' if local councils appoint auditors

13y Rose Orlik

Independence 'vital' if local councils appoint aud...

Maintaining independence is crucial as local government moves one step closer to appointing own auditors, a panel has warned Read More...

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PwC: Analysts crave more timely assurance, less boilerplate audit
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PwC: Analysts crave more timely assurance, less boilerplate audit

13y Rose Orlik

PwC: Analysts crave more timely assurance, less bo...

PwC finds investors and analysts want to swap boilerplate reporting for more narrative and timely assurance Read More...

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