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Why EY Has The Worst Big Four PCAOB Deficiency Rate
Episode 400
In our 400th episode, Blake and David dive into the controversial world of audit quality and Big Four accounting firms. They also discuss a listener's critical email about their audit coverage, explore recent audit failures and deficiencies, and debate the underlying incentives in the audit industry. The discussion turns to workplace culture issues at major firms and potential solutions to improve audit quality.
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Chapters
- (01:05) - Listener Email: Criticism of Audit Discussions
- (01:59) - Reading and Responding to Connor's Email
- (05:19) - Understanding Audit Deficiencies
- (07:46) - Audit Quality and Deficiency Rates
- (13:26) - EY's Audit Deficiency and Industry Comparison
- (15:28) - The Business Model of Big Four Firms
- (19:13) - Challenges in the Audit Profession
- (19:39) - Listener Feedback and Commentary
- (35:33) - Super Micro Accounting Scandal
- (43:53) - AI's Impact on Auditing
- (44:11) - The Tipping Point: Media Coverage and Reactions
- (44:40) - Audit Issues and Historical Context
- (46:10) - The Role of Consulting in Audit Firms
- (48:04) - Materiality and Audit Quality
- (51:32) - The Future of Auditing and AI
- (53:16) - EY's Secret Drinking Club Controversy
- (01:15:35) - Addressing the CPA Crisis
- (01:19:10) - Listener Mail and Final Thoughts
Show Notes
PCAOB Posts 2023 Annual Inspection Reports Alongside Staff Observations and New Charts To Boost Transparency
Super Micro: Fresh Evidence Of Accounting Manipulation, Sibling Self-Dealing And Sanctions Evasion At This AI High Flyer
https://hindenburgresearch.com/smci/
AI Spotted Super Micro Risks Two Years Before Filing Fiasco
EY's PR nightmare: A ‘secret drinking club’, misconduct allegations and resignations
Super Micro shares fall 19% on filing delay, Hindenburg Research report
Who Wants to See How Much Big 4 Revenue by Service Line Has Changed Since SOX?
PCAOB releases two new, divergent inspection reports for Canadian accounting f
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