Nasty behavior by individuals at client companies toward auditors is widespread and can negatively affect auditor judgment, ...

When clients snap at, dismiss or belittle auditors, it doesn’t just sting — it can wear away at audit quality. Understanding ...

As turnover of auditors increases, an accounting firm’s ability to deliver timely, accurate and effective audits declines — and so does overall client service — according to new research from the ...

Auditors who issue adverse opinions regarding a client's internal controls can find their careers derailed, according to a recent study. The study, released in March, found that firms are far more ...

Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 85, No. 2 (March 2009), pp. 109-136 (28 pages) The recent accounting scandals have raised concerns regarding the closeness of auditor–client relationships. Critics ...

Deloitte was the only Big Four audit firm to net positive in new public company clients in 2022, while Marcum saw the largest overall gains a year removed from losing 110 clients, according to the ...