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“Shoot now, pay later”: Fintech has become the latest gun control battleground
Guns don't kill people; payment companies kill people. A firestorm has erupted in Washington D.C. after lawmakers made that claim …
HMRC confirms it has a 45-strong team targeting IR35 cases
HMRC has confirmed that its ‘specialist compliance team’ focused on IR35 investigations (which looks for the underpayment of tax and …
AFRC to investigate PwC auditing of Evergrande
Hong Kong's Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) has stated that it will start an investigation on PwC's role behind …
Charity banking obstacles reach crisis point, says ICAEW
The United Kingdom's ICAEW is calling for 'urgent action' to deal with the banking challenges that charities face in their …
BDO: Retailers report six months of negative sales
Total in-store and online sales fell -2.2% in March, marking the sixth consecutive month of negative sales results, according to …
‘Record number’ of chartered accountants join ICAS
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has announced that it is 'celebrating' a record year as the body …
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“Shoot now, pay later”: Fintech has become the latest gun control battleground
Guns don't kill people; payment companies kill people. A firestorm has erupted in Washington D.C. after lawmakers made that claim …
ISCA launches Accelerated Pathway Programme to fast-track aspiring chartered accountants of Singapore
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has launched an Accelerated Pathway Programme (APP) for accountancy degree students to become …
Deloitte: Consumer confidence reaches new 2-year high amidst improving personal finances
The half-percentage-point rise in confidence in the first quarter of 2024, although marginal, marks the sixth consecutive quarter of continued …
Irish bodies to amalgamate under one brand
Following a vote by members of Chartered Accountants Ireland and CPA Ireland in favour of a proposal for the two …
KPMG awarded NCSC Cyber Incident Exercise Assured Provider status
KPMG UK has has been granted the Cyber Incident Exercise (CIE) Assured Provider status. This recognition underscores KPMG’s capacity to …
PCAOB chair to hold in-person information sessions with small firms
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has announced it will hold a series of five in-person forums on auditing …
Knowledge sharing puts finance sector among best for cybersecurity – expert
The culture of knowledge sharing for cybersecurity within financial services has made it among the most digitally secure, according to …
ACCA urges UK government to address skills and talent shortfall
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has urged the UK government to address a national decline in upskilling, in …
CPA Australia: Embattled smaller businesses face challenging 2024
Fewer New Zealand small businesses grew in 2023 than in 2022, and fewer expect growth over 2024, results from CPA …
IAASB announces plan to advance global audit and assurance standards
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has published its approved strategy and work plan aimed at enhancing consistency …
Artificial intelligence: How to stop worrying and start working
Are you worried about being replaced by AI? It is a common fear these days, notably in accounting and finance, …