Overworked Auditors: The Threat to Audit Quality

Dive into the shocking $2 million PCAOB fine handed down to accounting firm Withum and uncover the dirty secret plaguing the audit industry: chronically overworked auditors.
Guest Chris Vanover reveals the staggering overtime hours logged by auditors at firms like Withum, Marcum, and the big four. As auditors are pushed to the brink, critical issues slip through the cracks, compromising audit quality. Yet, the industry lacks safety measures to prevent this dangerous trend.
Vanover draws a chilling comparison: would you board a plane if you knew the pilot hadn't slept in over 12 hours? Don't miss this exposé on the audit industry's hidden crisis.
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