Educators ill-prepared for IFRS adoption but help aplenty
US universities are not prepared to introduce IFRS into their 2008-2009 curricula although accounting firms are taking steps to help…
Month: September 2008
Indian industry fights skills shortage
Unprecedented student numbers and the introduction of second-tier accounting qualifications are helping to alleviate a skills shortage in India that…
Australian institute launches faculty system
Australia’s National Institute of Accountants (NIA) is establishing a faculty system to better utilise the expertise within its membership base…
IFRS discussions heat up in Japan
Japan urgently needs to consider ways to adopt IFRS, according to the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA). The…
UK standard setter looks to lead international developments
The UK Auditing Practices Board (APB) has grabbed what it perceives to be a “window of opportunity” to influence international…
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Court upholds watchdog’s constitutionality... Japan releases liability research...CIMA reaches 75,000 members...IASB works towards consolidated consolidation standard...Banks increase fair value disclosures...…
Keeping accountants accountable
The next chair of the UK Professional Oversight Board has had a formidable legal career and specialises in financial fraud.…
Mexican tax policies create mixed blessings for the US profession
Recent changes in Mexico’s tax legislation are bringing both challenges and opportunities to US professional services firms, according to RSM…