Recruitment: next-generation accountants in training
The resurgence of entrants into accountancy may not even be specifically educated in the profession: already, almost a third of…
Month: October 2019
is this #metoo and more for audit firms?
While the global conversation continues about the rising number of reports of sexual harassment inside and outside the workplace, James…
Multiple International Education Standards revised with focus on technology
The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) has revised four International Education Standards (IESs) addressing learning and development for technology…
UK’s FRC: Investors seek clearer reporting on climate-related issues
Companies are falling short of investors’ expectations for clearer reporting on climate-related issues, according to the UK’s Financial Reporting Council’s…
IAASB and IESBA pledge stronger alliance
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) have pledged for…
ByUK’s FRC: accounting profession needs to lead by example on diversity
With the majority of partner level positions being held by white men, the audit and accountancy profession is lagging behind…
ByKingman expresses concern of ‘letting the FRC drift on’
Legal & General group chairman Jon Kingman, who led the review into the UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has expressed…
ByEFAA elects new president, focuses on digital future
EFAA’s new president, Salvador Marin, outlined his key priorities for the next two years at the organisation’s 2019 annual general…