Monitoring group a step closer as stakeholders call for balance
The importance of striking a balance between retaining the independence of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), while ensuring the…
Month: June 2008
Sustainability reporting suggested to lure new recruits
CPA Australia hopes sustainability reporting could help attract more young people to the accounting profession, providing one solution to the…
Financial instruments continue to challenge IASB
Financial instruments, clarifying the distinction between liabilities and equity, and dealing with issues arising from the credit crunch are the…
CIMA considers setting up global Islamic finance institute
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is considering establishing an international institute of Islamic business and finance. Robert Jelly,…
News Briefs
Remuneration gender gap widens with experience... IFRS for SMEs rebranded... Watchdog launches new reporting requirement for US firms... EFRAG calls…
Embracing globalisation
Globalisation is the most important issue facing the accounting profession, according to the new Institute of Chartered Accountants in England…
Market asked to fully fund UK regulator
The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) wants to tap large private companies and public sector organisations to help fund its…
Study finds race barriers within US firms
Women of colour face significant obstacles working within US accounting firms, according to new Big Four-backed research. The study Women…
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