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EU companies late on implementing biggest shake up of data protection laws
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into force in the European Union (EU) member states on 25 May 2018, affecting the way in which.... read more
IPSASB releases two exposure drafts for consultation
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has published two exposure drafts, one on financial instruments, and one on.... read more
The UK becomes the 20th country to exchange tax reports with the USA
The UK and USA governments have agreed to exchange tax information from multinational enterprises in country by country reports (CBCR).. read more
CIPFA and University of Papua New Guinea sign MoU
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) have signed a Memorandum of.... read more
TA & IAB 2017 Awards: Jury panel announced
This year's jury panel for the 2017 The Accountant & International Accounting Bulletin Awards has been announced. The jury panel will vote on the.... read more
TA & IAB 2017 Awards: Prem Sikka granted the Editor's award
Accounting professor Prem Sikka will receive a special editor’s award from The Accountant and International Accounting Bulletin at a one-day.... read more
IMA and ANEFAC announce partnership for management accounting in Brazil
The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and the National Association of Executives in Finance, Administration and Accounting (ANEFAC) have.... read more
Nigerian institute complains about quality of graduates from tertiary institutions
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has announced that the quality of graduates from tertiary institutions in Nigeria is not.... read more
ICPAK signs partnership agreement to supervise unclaimed financial assets
The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Unclaimed Financial Assets.... read more
FAF Trustees agree to retain GASB scope of authority policy without change
The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) Board of Trustees (Trustees) has approved the three year review of Governmental Accounting Standards.... read more
CAQ and AAA call for research proposals
The Centre for Audit Quality (CAQ) and the American Accounting Association (AAA) called for research proposals as part of their initiative which.... read more
Malaysia introduces audit exemptions
The Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) has released a directive setting out the category and criteria for audit exemption. The practice.... read more
CIPFA launches new advisory commission to examine Brexit risks and opportunities for public services
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has launched the Brexit Advisory Commission for Public Services, the second of.... read more
CCAB issues draft guidance for the accountancy sector on anti-money laundering
The Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) has issued draft guidance for all entities providing audit, accountancy, tax advisory,.... read more
Global Forum releases tax transparency compliance ratings
The Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes (Global Forum) has published ten outcomes of an enhanced peer review.... read more
Sri Lanka institute renews MoU to enhance its members ICT skills
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) it had signed with ISACA Sri.... read more
South African regulator appoints new chairman
The South African regulator, the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA), has announced the appointment of Abel Dlamini as chairman of the.... read more
PCAOB chairman is stepping down as soon as a successor is found
The USA SEC chairman Jay Clayton has announced that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) chairman James Doty will be stepping down.... read more
French institute of directors’ publication supports integrated reporting but calls for improvement
Integrated reporting is gradually gaining a foothold in France, however, content of the reports produced is far from perfect particularly from the.... read more
GSSB launches consultation on GRI Standards
The Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB) has launched a public consultation on two of the the GRI Standards; 303 Water and 403 Occupational.... read more
