Reflecting on 2010
The Accountant takes a look back at a challenging year. …
Year: 2010
Striking the right note
This year’s change of government in the UK and a tough economic climate has meant major British accountancy bodies must…
The future of defined benefit
The 2008 crash in global equities has shone the spotlight on the health of company pension plans around the globe.…
Canada’s countdown to conversion
As Canadian companies prepare for IFRS conversion, Ramona Dzinkowski examines a report by the Canadian Financial Executive Research Foundation and…
FRC plans to improve company reporting
The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued draft plans to strengthen company reporting and ensure the UK makes its…
IASB issues amendments to IFRS 1 and IAS 12
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued two narrow amendments to IFRS 1 and changes to IAS 12 Income…
Profile: An American Starr
Mike Starr was recently appointed deputy chief accountant for policy support and market monitoring in the Office of Chief Accountant…
IFRS chair Padoa-Schioppa dies
IFRS trustees chair Tommaso Padoa-Schioppa, 70, passed away on Saturday 18 December following a heart attack. Earlier this year he…