The sharp decline in oil prices at the beginning of 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased speculation about the state of the economy and potential impacts on the financial health of public companies. The collapse of oil … Continue reading
Author Archives: Nicole Hallas
Who Audits Dual-Status Public Companies – 2020
In 2019, there were 1,951 public companies that opted to file with the SEC with a dual filer status, or 32.6% of companies included in our Who Audits Public Companies – 2020 Edition analysis. These statuses include: Large Accelerated Filer … Continue reading
Trends in Cybersecurity Breach Disclosures
In our latest report, Trends in Cybersecurity Breach Disclosures, we delve into the trends and statistics of public company cybersecurity disclosures. Over the past ten years, cybersecurity has become increasingly important for public companies, as both business and commerce have … Continue reading
Going Concerns Related to Unknown COVID-19 Impacts
As of May 20, 2020, there have been 30 audit opinions for SEC-registered public companies that have cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a contributing factor to substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the … Continue reading
Auditor Changes Roundup: Q1 2020
BF Borgers CPA, with a net of five new SEC audit clients, accounts for the most new SEC audit clients among all firms in Q1 2020. As mentioned in Accounting Today, this is the second quarter in a row that … Continue reading
Class Action Lawsuits and Regulatory Litigation Related to COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on daily life, consumers and personnel that are feeling the ripple effects are beginning to file litigation against public and private companies in increasing numbers. Concurrently, the SEC is filing civil lawsuits … Continue reading
Coronavirus Uncertainties Contribute to Going Concern Uncertainties
As of April 20, 2020, there have been 16 audit opinions on annual reports for SEC filers that have cited the COVID-19 pandemic as a contributing factor to substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern … Continue reading