Private companies must undertake certain regulatory obligations in order to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO). In addition to preparing financial statements and complying with appropriate accounting standards, a company considering going public must also assess their system of Internal … Continue reading
An Overview of European Financial Restatements
There have been nearly 500 financial restatements disclosed by roughly 400 companies listed on exchanges in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland since January 1, 2018. Continue reading
Auditor Independence and Audit Evidence Added to PCAOB Agenda
On Tuesday, September 8th, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) updated its research and standard-setting agenda, reiterating its ongoing efforts to increase transparency and provide more timely and relevant information to stakeholders. The Board, aiming to modernize its approach … Continue reading
Assessing Impacts of COVID-19 in Disclosure Controls
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sow chaos and disruption, SEC registrants need to evaluate the impact of the pandemic related to multiple aspects of financial reporting, including the quality of disclosures. Audit Analytics has discussed some of the tangible … Continue reading
Who Audits Public Companies – Germany
There are 12 accounting firms that audit Germany’s top 160 companies. Perhaps coming as no surprise, the Big Four account for 91% of the top company market, with KPMG leading as the auditor of 51 companies, followed by PwC with … Continue reading
Error Corrections: A Look at Adjustment and Restatement Trends
At times, errors may arise when issuing financial statements. When such an error is identified, a correction must be made. The scope and nature of these corrections dictate a company’s next steps and may provide useful information into financial reporting … Continue reading
Market Concentration of PIEs – An Analysis of Transparency Report Data
According to Article 13 of the Audit Regulation of 2014 (Regulation EU 537/2014), a statutory auditor of a public interest entity (PIE) must publish an annual transparency report on the firm’s website, at the latest four months after the end … Continue reading