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Sector Spotlight: Audit Risks in Jamaica’s Public Sector

September 5, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

The public sector is the largest economic actor in Jamaica, influencing everything from fiscal policy and infrastructure development to healthcare and education. With billions of dollars allocated annually through the national budget, effective governance and transparency in financial reporting are critical to maintaining public trust, donor confidence, and fiscal stability. Public sector audits, however, face...

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Sector Spotlight: Audit Risks in Jamaica’s Construction and Real Estate Industry

September 5, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

The construction and real estate sector is one of Jamaica’s most dynamic industries, driving infrastructure development, housing, and commercial expansion. From large-scale government projects to private real estate developments, this sector significantly impacts GDP and employment. However, it is also highly complex, capital-intensive, and exposed to multiple risks—making it particularly challenging from an audit...

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Sector Spotlight: Audit Risks in the Jamaican Hospitality and Tourism Industry

September 5, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

Tourism is the lifeblood of Jamaica’s economy. The island’s hotels, resorts, restaurants, and entertainment hubs collectively contribute significantly to GDP, foreign exchange earnings, and employment. Yet, the very dynamism of this sector introduces complex financial reporting and audit challenges. From bundled vacation packages and IFRS 15 revenue recognition issues to cash-intensive operations, related-party transactions, and...

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Sector Spotlight: Audit Risks in the Jamaican Financial Services Industry

September 5, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

The financial services industry is the backbone of Jamaica’s economy. From commercial banks and credit unions to insurance companies and securities dealers, these institutions provide the capital, liquidity, and trust needed to fuel growth. Yet, the sector is also one of the most highly regulated and risk-prone industries—making the role of auditors critical. With increasing...

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ISA 570 (Revised): Going Concern – Lessons from Recent Global Failures

September 5, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

A company’s ability to continue operating as a going concern is fundamental to financial reporting. It underpins valuations, investor decisions, regulatory trust, and strategic planning. If stakeholders lose confidence in an entity’s going concern assumption, the consequences can be devastating—affecting share prices, credit access, and even national economies. ISA 570 (Revised): Going Concern places responsibility...

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ISA 315 in Practice: Identifying and Assessing Risks of Material Misstatement

September 5, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

The credibility of financial statements depends on the auditor’s ability to identify and respond to risks that may lead to material misstatement. Investors, regulators, creditors, and Boards rely on these assurances to make informed decisions. At the heart of this responsibility lies ISA 315 (Revised 2019): Identifying and Assessing the Risks of Material Misstatement....

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Mastering IFRS 15: Revenue Recognition in Complex Transactions

September 5, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

Revenue is the single most important number in financial statements. It is not only the top line from which profits are derived, but also a critical measure of performance for investors, regulators, creditors, and stakeholders. Yet, determining when and how to recognize revenue has always been one of the most complex areas in accounting. Historically,...

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Dawgen Global: Empowering Smarter and More Effective Decisions

June 12, 2025by Dr Dawkins Brown

Featuring Dawgen Auditors – Champions of Integrity and Assurance Dawgen Global is a premier multidisciplinary professional services firm, proudly serving the Caribbean region with an expansive portfolio designed to empower organizations through every stage of growth. Built on the pillars of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, and Empowerment, Dawgen Global is more than a service provider—it is...

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Top Accounting Trends in the Caribbean for 2024: What Businesses Need to Know

January 28, 2024by Dr Dawkins Brown

The year 2024 marks a significant turning point for the accounting industry in the Caribbean. This dynamic sector is currently experiencing an unprecedented transformation, influenced by rapid technological advancements, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the ever-changing economic environment. For businesses operating within this vibrant region, understanding and adapting to these trends is not just advantageous –...

Audit services in Jamaica

Sector Spotlight: Audit Risks in Jamaica’s Public Sector

Sector Spotlight: Audit Risks in Jamaica’s Construction and Real Estate Industry

Sector Spotlight: Audit Risks in the Jamaican Hospitality and Tourism Industry

Sector Spotlight: Audit Risks in the Jamaican Financial Services Industry

ISA 570 (Revised): Going Concern – Lessons from Recent Global Failures

ISA 315 in Practice: Identifying and Assessing Risks of Material Misstatement

Mastering IFRS 15: Revenue Recognition in Complex Transactions

Dawgen Global: Empowering Smarter and More Effective Decisions

Top Accounting Trends in the Caribbean for 2024: What Businesses Need to Know

March 6, 2026Technology-Enabled Audit: How Data Analytics, AI, and Automation Are Transforming Assurance

March 5, 2026Audit Committee Effectiveness: The Board’s Most Important Committee Is Often Its Weakest

March 5, 2026From Compliance to Strategy: A Caribbean CFO’s Blueprint for Building a Tax-Ready Organisation

March 5, 2026Tax Dispute Resolution: When the Revenue Authority Comes Calling

March 5, 2026Payroll Tax, Social Security, and Employee Benefits: The Compliance Minefield Caribbean Employers Navigate Daily

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