The end of summer and start of fall brings about back to school, football, end of summer barbeques and most importantly, the start of year-end close and preparation for final audits! We asked several California audit firms for their tips and advice on how to achieve a smooth year-end close and final audit process. These tips, provided below, can help avoid adjusting journal entries and potential misstatements and prepare for potential auditor questions. Better preparation leads to a more efficient process! David Alvey, CPA, Audit Partner, Maze & Associates Develop a comprehensive closing [...]