Football’s rules aim to create a level playing field
Amid news of record transfer fees, Vincent Huck examines UEFA's new Financial Fair Play rules, while questions are raised about…
ByMonth: September 2013
Profession rides out Lehman storm
The collapse of the American investment bank five years ago played a major role in the unfolding of the late…
CCAB to research on non-for-profit sector reporting
The Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) has appointed Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) to lead a project that seeks to…
UEFA Financial Fair Play: possible own goal
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Financial Fair Play regulations (FFP rules) might create a conflict of interest for…
ByVertical pathway to CFO less feasible, ACCA, IMA
Narrow and vertical careers through financial organisations leading to the position of chief financial officer (CFO) will become less feasible…
ACCA appoints president
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has elected Martin Turner as president.Turner qualified with the ACCA in 1976, and…
Definition of “those charged with governance” clarified by IESBA
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has clarified the definition of "those charged with governance" in its Code…
CPA Ireland ‘shocked’ at no statutory recognition for accountants
CPA Ireland president Joen Aherne has expressed shock and disappointment that provision of the Companies Bill 2012 has still not…