South Africa survey: A tug of war
South Africa’s accounting profession has been lobbying for years to try to ensure an impending Companies Act will not be…
Month: August 2010
The devil’s in the details
A world-first International Integrated Reporting Committee has been formed. Co-chair Paul Druckman tells Nicola Maher about the unexpected speed of…
UAE profession edges forward
The accounting profession in the United Arab Emirates is under-developed, unregulated and relies largely on foreign accountants. David Hayes finds…
Sandra Richtermeyer interview: Reaching full potential
A lack of understanding from the wider business community and inefficient use of technology is preventing the management accounting profession…
NZICA and ICAA team up for joint designation
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA) have teamed up…
Small Canadian companies struggle with IFRS
A third of Canadian companies with revenue below C$49m ($46.5m) have said they don’t have the resources to convert to…
EC approves audit working paper exchange
The European Commission (EC) has given the go ahead for EU member states to exchange working papers and co-operate with…
Herz retirement brings opportunity: Newman
The departure of US and international standard-setting chiefs provides the profession with an opportunity to take a fresh look at…