All articles by Kuldeep Jha
Kuldeep Jha
Australia considers tougher oversight and possible break up of ‘Big Four’
The proposals include reducing the maximum size of partnerships to 400 from 1,000 and requiring audit practices to rotate on a mandatory basis.
SAICA unveils new support platform for aspiring chartered accountants
The SAICA Trainee Collective is intended to strengthen connection, support and development among trainee accountants.
CIFCFIN opposes ICAN forensic accounting certification
The institute said its legal mandate covers certification, competence, ethics, regulation, specialist education and standards in forensics and fraud investigation.
Kevin Warsh confirmed as next Federal Reserve chair
Warsh is no stranger to the US central bank, having served on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011.
UK accountancy bodies welcome clamp-down on late payment by big companies
Among the plans is a proposal to fine bigger businesses that repeatedly fail to pay suppliers on time, including where payments owed to small companies remain unsettled after 60 days.
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CIMA urges businesses to rethink models as “polycrisis” risks intensify
The paper argues that sustainability should no longer be treated as a separate function or a compliance task.
South Africa to host 2028 World Congress of Accountants
The announcement comes as the profession prepares for the 2026 WCOA in Seoul, South Korea, this November.
IASB proposes IFRS for SMEs amendment on consolidation exemption
Under the draft, the exemption would apply where a parent or ultimate parent is an investment entity that does not prepare consolidated financial statements.
UK accounting regulator fines ex-Carillion finance directors
Richard Adam and Zafar Khan have also been barred from membership of professional accounting bodies.
ICAS poll finds most chartered accountants lack confidence in Scotland’s economy
When asked where the government should focus, respondents most commonly cited the need for a long-term economic and tax strategy.