In focus: Talent shortage
As we reflect on the fine achievements of the sporting heroes from the London Olympics, we must recognise the need…
Month: August 2012
SEC tightens disclosure requirements for energy companies
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted rules requiring oil, gas and mineral extraction firms to disclose information…
PCAOB begins search for IAG members
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has launched a search Investor Advisory Group (IAG) members. The nominations for the…
PCAOB finds deficiencies on brokerage audits
In the first review of broker audits the US Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) found most statements lacked proper…
SAICA issues IFRS for SMEs guidance
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), in conjunction with W. consulting, has developed a guide for applying IFRS…
IIA appoints former diplomat as Policy Director
IIA appoints former diplomat as Policy Director The UK Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has appointed David Lyscom, a…
GRI launches anti-corruption and GHG emissions consultations
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has issued two proposals to improve companies’ reporting on anti-corruption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.…
More guidance on application of materiality needed: ESMA
The main issue found on materiality in financial reporting is in the application, according to the majority of respondents to…