Count down : the past, present and uncertain future of the big four accounting firms /

Outlines new challenges facing the Big Four auditing firms. Illustrates issues with auditing and advisory practices, regulations, and technological disruption. Suggests a more sustainable audit model to better serve global capital markets.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Peterson, Jim Lawyer
Published: Emerald Group Publishing,
Publisher Address: Bingley, UK :
Publication Dates: 2017.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: Second edition.
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Summary: Outlines new challenges facing the Big Four auditing firms. Illustrates issues with auditing and advisory practices, regulations, and technological disruption. Suggests a more sustainable audit model to better serve global capital markets.
Carrier Form: xviii, 333 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781787147010 (paperback) :
1787147010 (paperback)
Index Number: HF5628
CLC: F233
Call Number: F233/P485/2nd ed.
Contents: Introduction -- the past -- history and context -- The present state of big audit -- A taxonomy of the non-solutions -- The acts and attitudes of the players in big audit -- The uncertain future of the big four -- Conclusion.