Global Accounting Power 50 2014
International Accounting Bulletin and its sister title The Accountant bring you the list of the 50 most powerful people in…
Month: December 2014
Comment: Integrating assurance is about both ‘who’ and ‘how’
In October, I wrote an opinion piece for a leading US blog which highlighted the crisis of relevance auditors are…
Malaysian profession eyes regulatory overhaul
Malaysia's Finance Ministry has plans to undertake a comprehensive reform of the rules governing the accountancy profession, including the creation…
ByNo single reason justifies the rush of the Ministry: Puig de Travy – EU audit implementation in Spain
The UK government and the accounting regulator, the Financial Reporting Council, announced yesterday two industry-wide consultations, seeking comments from interested…
Pakistan: A quiet and growing strength
In the shadow of its giant neighbour, Pakistan suffers a bad press, but behind the headlines the accountancy profession demonstrates…
ByUK government kick-starts EU audit implementation suggesting 10+10 rotation option
The UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has started the debate on the options left by the EU…
Assurance for SMEs: Is there any evidence of its value?
While regulators are lifting the audit thresholds around the world, SMEs still see the access to funding as a challenge.…
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WCOA: A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum…
Rumour, gossip, unreported events, unquotable quotes, inconceivable episodes and unrepeatable moments that happened in Rome and should stay in Rome.…