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GRI calls for sustainability reporting to become mandatory
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has called for sustainability reporting to become mandatory in its response to the International Financial.... read more
Lockton: businesses running out of time to be ready for IR35 reform
Businesses using contractors in the UK have a ‘rapidly closing window’ to make appropriate preparations for IR35 reform, with only four months left.... read more
Appointments made to IASB’s Capital Markets Advisory Committee
Three members have been appointed to the International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) Capital Markets Advisory Committee (CMAC). read more
IFA and Funding Options to collaborate to help SMEs on the road to financial recovery
The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) is collaborating with Funding Options, a marketplace for business finance, to give its members access.... read more
ACCA makes senior appointments to Governance directorate
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has made two appointments to its Governance directorate; Joe Johnson has been appointed.... read more
CIMA: double threat of Brexit and Covid fails to encourage UK workers to upskill
Two thirds (66%) of UK employees have said they have had no training or professional development since January 2020, despite the pandemic forcing.... read more
HMRC under fire for ‘serious’ personal data breaches
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported 11 ‘serious’ personal data incidents to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the most recent.... read more
CDSB’s environmental disclosures report: insufficient information for investment decision-making
The latest report published by the Climate Disclosure Standards Board (CDSB), The state of EU environmental disclosures in 2020, found signs of.... read more
HLB launches sustainability and CSR advisory services
HLB has launched a sustainability and CSR advisory service, HLB Sustain CSR, as part of its firm in Malta.. read more
UKRI awards funding to develop accounting technology
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a non-departmental public body sponsored by the UK’s department for Business, energy, and Industrial Strategy ,.... read more
Sponsored content: Minding the data gap
In recent years, governments around the world have made increasing use of indirect taxation. Technology is increasing the ability of tax.... read more
IFA members granted approval for HNWI accounts
The Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) has been recognised by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) specified list of bodies that can.... read more
ACCA publishes commitments to delivering on UN’s SDGs
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published its own commitments to delivering on the United Nations Sustainable.... read more
UK FRC: Research supports introduction of standards for audit committees
Research commissioned by the UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and conducted by YouGov, has found that the development of standards for audit.... read more
Degreed: Organisations cutting upskilling opportunities amid growing demand for new skills
Degreed, an upskilling platform, has found that business investment in developing skills has not kept up with growing demand for new skills during.... read more
Covid increasing competition over jobs in financial services
Financial services recruitment agency Core-Asset Consulting have warned of mass employment difficulties after receiving more than 350 applications.... read more
Applications open for AICPA scholarships
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA is currently accepting applications for a range of scholarships which are intended to strengthen the pipeline.... read more
AICPA appoints vice president for state regulatory and legislative affairs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has appointed Marta Zaniewski as vice president of state regulatory and legislative affairs.. read more
IIRC and SASB to merge
The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) have announced their intention to.... read more
Grant Thornton and Babington extend partnership to deliver Accountancy Apprenticeships
Grant Thornton UK and training provider Babington have signed a five-year contract to extend the delivery of the Accountancy Apprenticeships.... read more
