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• The future of group audits: Embracing technology and adapting to change

  By Mark Friedlich| Wolters Kluwer@ In today's globalized business landscape with ever more regulatory scrutiny, group audits have become increasingly complex. This article explores how emerging technologies are revolutionizing the group audit process, offering solutions to chart a course through these complexities and enhance audit quality. With multiple entities, diverse operations, and vast datasets to contend with, auditors face a daunting task in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements across the group.

  By Mark Friedlich · Wolters Kluwer

  Apr. 02, 2025

• IRS offers settlement letters to some in syndicated conservation easement tax shelters

  By Mark Friedlich, CPAVice President| Wolters Kluwer@ This initiative is set to begin in July with IRS settlement offer letters being sent to certain taxpayers. It represents an important opportunity for eligible participants to resolve their tax disputes and achieve closure on these controversial arrangements. What are syndicated conservation easement transactions? These transactions, often called scams or tax shelters, exploit a tax break intended to encourage the preservation of open land.

  By Mark Friedlich, CPAVice President · Wolters Kluwer

  Mar. 26, 2025

• SEC's evolving stance on climate disclosures has implications for auditors

  By Mark Friedlich| Accounting Today Verified The Securities and Exchange Commission has been constantly revising its stance on how public companies should report their climate impact. These ongoing changes are keeping auditors, companies and investors confused. After proposing ambitious rules in 2022, the SEC adopted a scaled-back version in 2024. The new rules are set forth in Release No. 33-11275. However, this new regulatory environment has faced legal challenges, creating uncertainty for companies and auditors.

  By Mark Friedlich · Accounting Today

  Oct. 16, 2024

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Wolters Kluwer

Wolters Kluwer is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, operating in over 150 countries. The company was formed in 1987 through the merger of Kluwer Publishers and Wolters Samsom, with roots dating back to 1836 in the Netherlands. It has grown to become the second-largest Dutch publishing house, expanding internationally through strategic acquisitions. Wolters Kluwer specializes in digital solutions tailored for key sectors, including healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate services, and legal and regulatory fields. Their offerings include clinical decision support tools, compliance software, risk management solutions, and legal analytics. The company serves a diverse customer base, including 93% of Fortune 500 companies, and emphasizes its adaptability to market demands through a strong focus on digital transformation and localized expertise.