HSBC, PwC and the $1bn audit
Ben explores the rules on 'tendering' for large company audits, discusses 'audit quality', and considers why only 2 auditors (PwC & Deloitte) pitched for the HSBC audit. Oh....and there's a 'FUN FAC...
26 Jan 202312min
Bouncing back from failing an ACCA paper with Jess Harcourt
Jess took several attempts to clear her nemesis paper......AFM. Here, she gives practical tips and advice to help any other students who are struggling with ACCA.
20 Jan 202310min
Remote Invigilation vs In Centre exams
If you have a 'choice' about whether to sit your ACCA exams remotely, or in a physical exam centre, this edition will help you to make an informed decision
5 Jan 20239min
Superdry, MUGC and auditor resignation
Superdry are facing going concern uncertainties...and their auditor (Deloitte) has resigned. In this edition, Ben discusses the challenges facing Superdry and gives exam insights on audit reports. Se...
15 Nov 202211min
Current issue - ESG Reporting
ESG is highly likely to be tested in the AAA exam.....as the examiner has just published 2x technical articles on it! I'm joined by Michaela, ESG expert at an investment bank, to discuss the main them...
31 Aug 202211min
Current issue - Quality Management
A new ACCA technical article has been published on Quality Management.....this is something that is very likely to be examined in AAA! Andy, a senior EQCR reviewer at a Big 4 firm, shares his experi...
19 Aug 202215min
Elon Musk, Twitter and Due Diligence
What is the normal due diligence process? What value to assurance providers add? And how did Elon Musk's $44bn offer for Twitter fail to follow this process? Find out in this edition of the audit cast...
4 Aug 202213min
Audit fines and quality control
KPMG, PwC and Deloitte have all been fined by the FRC recently for audit failings. In this edition of the audit cast, Ben discusses these cases and the implications for audit quality control, a key ex...
13 Jun 202210min
