Nasty behavior by individuals at client companies toward auditors is widespread and can negatively affect auditor judgment, according a new academic study.
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Combat fraud in business valuations
When valuing a company, a valuation analyst can play a critical role in identifying potential fraud risks and assessing whether management has implemented adequate measures.
Chicago hit by record property tax hike as office values fall
Chicago homeowners are getting hit with a record property tax hike after downtown office buildings and other commercial real estate values fell again.
Trump pulls Korb’s nomination for IRS chief counsel
Pressure from political activist Laura Loomer apparently torpedoed the nomination of Donald Korb, who had previously served as chief counsel under President George W. Bush.
Interest rates remain unchanged for Q1 2026
The Internal Revenue Service announced the rates for the start of next year, which will stay the same as this quarter.
Xero hits NZ $1.2B in revenue
Small-business accounting platform Xero announced a 20% increase in operating revenue for the first half of its fiscal year, attributing it to a growing user base and higher average revenue per user.
Boomer’s Blueprint: Autonomy: A game-changer for your firm
Autonomy fosters resilience, adaptability and scalability, empowering teams to make decisions and innovate within a clearly defined framework. But autonomy cannot thrive in a vacuum.
Tools for taxi drivers
How many useful tools are you failing to take advantage of in your profession?
Data strategy needs data governance
While there are powerful technology solutions available to professionals today, especially AI-based ones, none will perform their best without strong data sources paired with a robust governance framework.
Grant Thornton adds GT Brazil
The Top 10 Firm agreed to add Grant Thornton Brazil to its multinational platform, extending its reach into Latin America.