Financial A&A news from around the web: July 10 – 14, 2023

Podcast: Stepping up on SOC reports 
Angela Appleby, a partner and lead auditor from Plante Moran who also sits on the AICPA Assurance Services Executive Committee, dives into the world of SOC reporting, and particularly the risks companies are facing there and the opportunities for accountants. 

Opinion: CFOs shouldn’t let high rates hold them back 
A capital project that automates a business can yield a positive discounted investment return, Bill Fink asserts. When rates do come down, CFOs can refinance the debt.