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ICAEW: Strong economic recovery likely, but not certain
A strong economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic is likely in the UK, according to a report commissioned by the Institute of Chartered.... read more
Risk Committee ToRs published by The Chartered Governance Institute
On 1 June 2020, The Chartered Governance Institute has published new Terms of Reference for risk committees, which are intended as a guide for.... read more
FASB appoints technical director
The US’ Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has appointed Hillary Salo to the role of director of technical activities and chair of the.... read more
CIMA launches free business recovery toolkit
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has launched Reimagine business resilience in the Covid-19 World, a free resource to help.... read more
IIRC appoints new chair
Conor Kehoe has been appointed as chair of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC), replacing Dominic Barton who chaired the council.... read more
AICPA appoints new chair
The American Institute of CPA’s (AICPA) has appointed Tracey Golden as its new chair for a one-year voluntary term. The appointment was made by.... read more
UK’s FRC chair to step down fearing conflict of responsibilities
UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) chair Simon Dingemans has stepped down a mere seven months after taking up the role.. read more
Covid-19 taking its toll on SME clients’ mental health
The Covid-19 pandemic is taking its toll on accountants’ SME clients according to the weekly SME Health Tracker produced by the Association of.... read more
Mental Health Awareness Week poll reveals bosses don’t care about their workforce
More than half of all employees (53%) believe their employer is showing a lack of concern about their high levels of anxiety due to the pandemic,.... read more
Majority of finance professionals are worried about losing their job
The majority (56.5%) of UK finance professionals are worried about losing their job during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UK.... read more
AAT to move to remote testing
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is working to make remote invigilation possible from August 2020, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.. read more
CIMA moves to at-home testing
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has delivered its first at-home exams to student around the globe, following the closure.... read more
ACCA introduces remote exams
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is allowing its students to take their exams at home, in circumstances where centre-based.... read more
LSBF launches ‘Accounting Masterclass' for ACCA students
London School of business and Finance (LSBF) has launched an online course, Accounting Masterclass, to help support Association of Chartered.... read more
UK’s FRC: Early warning systems need to be enhanced to drive improvements in audit quality
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has called for Audit Quality Indicators (AQIs) to be used more effectively so that more timely.... read more
Stavros Thomadakis extends term as IESBA chairman
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has extended Stavros Thomadakis position as chair until the end of 2021.. read more
FAF appoints vice president
The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) has appointed Steven Hobbs as vice president and general counsel.. read more
IRBA board appoints new CEO
Jenitha John has been appointed as the new CEO of South Africa’s Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA), effective 1 June 2020.. read more
Covid-19 pandemic fuels rise in home studying of accountancy courses
As the UK public enters its second month living under lockdown restrictions, the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has reported a sharp.... read more
ACCA: Covid-19 having significant impact on the world’s auditors
The impact of Covid-19 is already having a significant impact across the audit profession, according to research from the Association of Chartered.... read more
