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Audit is still the bedrock for most accountancy firms – for SMEs, multinationals and other FTSE-listed companies. Internal audit is growing as a service line too

NEWS

Auditors get US boost in liability battle

The Big Four accounting firms have received a timely boost in their campaign for protection against catastrophic negligence claims, after an influential US business group signalled its support.

UK auditors win one year reprieve

UK auditors of US-listed companies will be able to avoid registering with the US's fledgling accountancy regulator until April next year, the watchdog has confirmed.

Auditor independence call

Internal audit heads want more independence from external auditors, according to a survey by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Special audit - Finders keepers.

By uncovering a few hundred tiny errors, an accounts payable auditor could save you the odd million quid. That kind of money may be immarterial come your year end - but the benefits of the auditor's analysis could stay with you for years to come.
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COMMENT

Accounting: Playing low-ball

The Big Four have a stranglehold over the audit market and it’s a position they are not about to relinquish easily

Ouside the box: Transparency is key to accounting

Auditors must show that they have the systems in place to provide objective, transparent reports
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FEATURES

Search to quantify quality

If the FRC wants to ensure audit quality, it must first define a standard against which performance can be assessed

The tenth annual audit fees survey

FTSE-350 audits are more expensive and slower
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ANALYSIS

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