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Investment professionals reveal increasing concerns about geopolitical risks
According to a survey by the CFA Institute, there has been increased concern over the effect of geopolitical risk in the investment profession,.... read more
Needs and challenges highlighted by ACCA Kazakhstan in Astana conference
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Kazakhstan highlighted the needs and challenges of regulation in global financial.... read more
ETAF calls for an EU Code of Conduct for tax intermediaries
Answering and EU Commission’s consultation on tax planning, the European Tax Advisor Federation (ETAF) has called for an EU Code of Conduct for tax.... read more
IFIAR announces decline in audit firm inspection findings
The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR) has released their 2016 Inspection Findings Survey revealing a decline in audit.... read more
Outdated legal frameworks and lack of translation challenges for IFRS implementation in the MENA region
Greater regional collaboration between professional accountancy organisations in the Middle East and North Africa is the key to address challenges.... read more
FIDEF new executive director takes office
director of the International Federation of Francophone Accountants (FIDEF).. read more
ICAS issues new guide on financial reporting standards for small and micro entities
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has issued guidance to help small and micro companies to apply the new financial.... read more
CPA Canada president appointed to the National Steering Committee on Financial Literacy
CPA Canada CEO and president Joy Thomas has been appointed along with 14 other individuals as members of National Steering Committee on Financial.... read more
Increased scrutiny on overlooked risks could boost internal audit confidence, IIA says
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) North America has urged for more scrutiny on four often overlooked risk areas, where strong leadership.... read more
Brazilian lawyers and accountants meet ahead of NOCLAR implementation
As Brazil prepares to adopt the IESBA’s framework of standards to respond to non-compliance with laws and regulations (NOCLAR), Brazilian lawyers,.... read more
GRI and integrated reporting make strides in India
An official circular by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and a linkage document released by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) put.... read more
Senior partner of HLB Indian member firm becomes president of the institute
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has appointed Nilesh Vikamsey as president and Naveen N.D.Gupta as vice-president for year.... read more
South African professional body concerned over new financial bill
The South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) has questioned the constitutionality of the Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment.... read more
ACCA President’s Debate in Brussels, ‘Accounting for public goods’ discussed
During the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants’ (ACCA’s) President’s Debate, in Brussels, both EU and global stakeholders discussed.... read more
IMA officially opens UK Chapter
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has officially opened its UK Chapter with an inauguration conference which took place on 3 February.. read more
ACCA and CAT study shows demand for accountants over Brexit process
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of Accounting Technicians (CAT) have published a study showing that.... read more
Key highlights of India Union Budget 2017
The Union Budget 2017 for India was presented in Parliament on 1 February by finance minister Arun Jaitley.. read more
CIPFA and ICAB sign MoU to strengthen public financial management in Bangladesh
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) signed a.... read more
First meeting held between Japanese and Italian accounting standard setters
The Accounting Standards Board of Japan (ASBJ) held a joint meeting with Italian standard-setter Organismo Italiano di Contabilità (OIC). The.... read more
