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The public accounting profession plays an important role in the American economy by providing assurance services that enhance the reliability of financial information. The profession faced a crisis of credibility in the early 2000s due to high-profile accounting fraud cases like Enron and WorldCom that resulted in company bankruptcies. Audits are the most common type of attest engagement where auditors provide an opinion on whether a company's financial statements follow accounting principles. Large public companies are required by law to have audited financial statements and internal controls to maintain investor confidence and access to capital markets. Privately-held companies may elect to have audits done to support applications for bank loans.
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Deloitte’s Digital Industrial Transformation Framework
Capgemini’s Digital Transformation Framework
PwC’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cisco’s Digital Transformation Framework
Cognizant’s Digital Transformation Framework
DXC Technology’s Digital Transformation Framework
The BCG Strategy Palette
McKinsey’s Digital Transformation Framework
Digital Transformation Compass
Four Levels of Digital Maturity
Design Thinking Framework
Business Model Canvas
Customer Journey Map
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