International working group cuts SME standards down to size
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) will be presented with a report recommending close to 100 changes to its draft…
Month: March 2008
Standard-setters urged to tighten regulations
A group of national regulators, supervisors and bank experts has urged the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International…
Commission member to focus on corporate and carbon tax
The sole Big Four representative on Ireland’s new Commission of Taxation is to focus his efforts on ensuring the country…
PCAOB to prepare for IFRS and expand global inspection regime
The US audit watchdog is planning to bolster its workforce and ramp up international inspections by 40 percent in the…
Sarbox implementation raises audit quality standards
The standard of audit quality has improved in the US since the implementation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), according to…
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GAAP equivalence in CESR’s sight... Oversight board under FOI spotlight... NIA launches programme in China... UK audit board revises ethics…
Rising number of women narrows gender gap
There is a steady shift in the gender balance of the Australian accountancy profession, according to the enrolment figures of…
UK profession calls for better tax consultation
A couple of UK professional bodies believe the government should consult with them more often prior to issuing policy changes.…