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BDO Seidman audits criticised by PCAOB
'The Firm's procedures were limited to inquiry of management and did not include obtaining corroboration...09 May 2008
Audit panel to investigate GLA and LDA
The panel has been tasked with recommending procedures to guarantee probity and transparency, as well...08 May 2008
BDO enters Second Life
BDO enters virtual world to win clients and new recruits 08 May 2008
PCAOB slams E&Y audits
A lack of audit documentation and failure to perform sufficient tests of a company's allowances...08 May 2008
Grant Thornton looks to build on AIM domination
Grant Thornton is hoping to use its dominance of the AIM market as a bridgehead...08 May 2008
Wenham Major calls in advisers over 'irregularities'
Meetings begin to find advisers to help resolve crisis in Wenham Major Private Client 07 May 2008
BAE new ethics code to appear in audits
BAE is to publish an external audit of ethical business conduct and calls on SFO...07 May 2008
Government sets rules for foreign hires
New points based system outlined by the Home Office 07 May 2008
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- Aussie accountant arrested in high profile tax racket
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- Audit committee head defends Merrill Lynch to shareholders
- Audit costs are set to rise dramatically, FRC warns
- SOCA audit investigation reveals serious failings
- Make-or-break for litigation funding
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Progressive thinking: be a gentle giant
Assertiveness is good and a lack of assertiveness can stall...08 May 2008
BDO and Banco Espirito Santo - a relationship gone bad?
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On the money with Gavin Hinks
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Insider Business Club: maximising customer profitability
In tough trading conditions maximising customer profitability is vital. Our...08 May 2008
Expert witnesses: Achilles heel
Expert witnesses have enjoyed protection from claims in the past...08 May 2008
Work on your image: outside in
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Partygaming FD on the company's 2007 results
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SFO: road to nowhere?
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Higher auditing costs set to hit private companies hardest
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credit assessing small businesses can be easier
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MPs to investigate tax havens
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