Workiva, a connected reporting cloud-based platform company, supports financial reporting by transforming how business data is managed and reported. We spoke with Steve Soter, Workiva’s senior director of product marketing, to determine how he uses Audit Analytics to explore new … Continue reading
Author Archives: Nicole Hallas
Auditor Changes Roundup: Q2 2020
Grant Thornton, with a net of eight new SEC audit clients, accounts for the most SEC audit clients gained among all firms in Q2 2020. As mentioned in Accounting Today, EY had more new engagements during the quarter, but netted … Continue reading
Audit Opinions with Going Concern Modification Referencing COVID-19
As of July 13 2020, there have been 42 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
Trends in SEC Bankruptcy Filings Related to Oil Prices
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
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