Auditors Name (Historical)
Returns the name of the auditing firm responsible for auditing the company's financial statements.
Common Auditors
| Auditor | Type |
|---|---|
| Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG | Big Four |
| BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM | Mid-tier |
| Various regional firms | Smaller companies |
Notes
- Big Four auditors typically audit large public companies
- Auditor changes may signal issues or simply cost management
- Part of financial statement due diligence
Examples
=hf_Auditors_Name("AAPL", 2023)=hf_Auditors_Name("MSFT", 2023, 2)=hf_Auditors_Name("GOOGL", "lq")=hf_Auditors_Name("TSLA", "ly")=hf_Auditors_Name(A1, B1, C1)When to Use
Due diligence, audit firm analysis, corporate governance review
When NOT to Use
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: What year formats are accepted? A: Use numeric years (2023) or period codes: lq (last quarter), ly (last year), lt (last twelve months), lq-1 (quarter before last).
Q: Why am I getting "NA"? A: The company may not report this metric, or data may not be available for the requested period.
Q: What's the difference between quarterly and TTM? A: Quarter shows one quarter's data. TTM (trailing twelve months) sums the last 4 quarters.
