Calls increase in Europe for audit alternatives
International standards on review and compilation engagements need to be urgently revised to respond to changing market needs, according to…
Month: August 2009
Satyam class action dismissed by Indian Court
India’s Supreme Court has dismissed a prospective class action seeking compensation of almost INR50 billion ($1.04 billion) on behalf of…
Region round-up
ASIA-PACIFIC • The Indonesian Institute of Accountants (IIA) has issued a standard for Sharia transactions and a standard for non-publicly…
Guigard interview: Under construction
The Italian accounting profession is beset by a series of challenges according to Johannes Guigard. The industry veteran tells Carolyn…
Zaitsev interview: Building reputations
The Russian public accounting profession is relatively young but fast catching up with the international scene. Institute of Chartered Accountants…
Matlwa interview: Taking the reigns
Matsobane Matlwa has big shoes to fill. The new executive president of South Africa’s largest accounting body replaced Ignatius Sehoole,…
South Africa survey: New laws, old problems
The past year has seen some notable changes within the South African accounting profession. There are new leaders at both…