Report calls for more co-operation
A high-level UK report has called for closer co-operation between financial regulators, banks and auditors in examining the published accounts…
Month: March 2009
Relief for audit industry
After five years and dozens of consultation papers, the International Audit and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has officially finished its…
US legislation proposes creation of federal oversight board
Legislation proposing the creation of a new Federal Accounting Oversight Board (FAOB) to oversee the application of accounting standards to…
Proposed standard may increase reporting complexity: Leaseurope
Europe’s major automotive leasing association has warned a proposed new lease accounting standard could lead to increased complexity in financial…
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PCAOB chief auditor steps down ... IASB amends fair value disclosures ... ACCA reports 7% membership growth ... PEOPLE PCAOB…
Kalavacherla interview: Buckling down
Prabhakar Kalavacherla’s appointment as the first Indian member of the International Accounting Standards Board was closely followed by the confirmation…
Satyam investigations and damage control continue
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is continuing to investigate ways to strengthen the audit profession in India,…
Singapore sets out to become Asia’s accounting hub
Singapore has set up a high-level government appointed board to help the city state become the leading centre for professional…
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