Battle lines drawn on internal controls as FRC closes consultation on new Corporate Governance Code
Corporate Governance

Battle lines drawn on internal controls as FRC closes consultation on new C...

7m David Callaghan

Battle lines drawn on internal controls as FRC clo...

According to the Chartered IIA, internal audit should be placed at the forefront of a new Code Read More...

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FRC announces major overhaul of UK Corporate Governance Code
Audit

FRC announces major overhaul of UK Corporate Governance Code

11m Sam Alberti

FRC announces major overhaul of UK Corporate Gover...

The proposals form part of an ongoing overhaul of audit and corporate governance in the UK Read More...

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FRC confirms overhaul of UK corporate governance code
Corporate Governance

FRC confirms overhaul of UK corporate governance code

2y Sam Alberti

FRC confirms overhaul of UK corporate governance c...

The first update to the UK Corporate Governance Code in four years will see the creation of a stronger framework for reporting on internal controls an...

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Corporate governance reform vital to address organisational “culture crisis”
Corporate Governance

Corporate governance reform vital to address organisational “culture crisis...

2y Patricia Cullen

Corporate governance reform vital to address organ...

Businesses must adopt a healthy corporate culture or risk legal and business consequences Read More...

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FRC releases revised UK Stewardship Code
Business

FRC releases revised UK Stewardship Code

5y Leanna Reeves

FRC releases revised UK Stewardship Code

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has just launched a revised version of the UK Stewardship Code, which directly addresses issues raised by Sir Jo...

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PwC boss: Brexit vote illustrated public's trust issues with business and establishment
Accounting Firms

PwC boss: Brexit vote illustrated public's trust issues with business and e...

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

PwC boss: Brexit vote illustrated public's trust i...

Brexit shows that majority of UK public have major trust issues with business and political leaders, says PwC's Kevin Ellis Read More...

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FRC: Extended auditor reporting welcomed by investors
Audit

FRC: Extended auditor reporting welcomed by investors

8y Calum Fuller , Reporter

FRC: Extended auditor reporting welcomed by invest...

Greater signposting and use of graphics and colour greatly enhance reports, FRC finds Read More...

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Audit firm governance code to champion quality and transparency
Accounting Firms

Audit firm governance code to champion quality and transparency

8y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Audit firm governance code to champion quality and...

Feedback reveals that the role of independent non-executives was important but could be further strengthened Read More...

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ICAS chief urges accountants take 'personal responsibility' on ethics
Corporate Governance

ICAS chief urges accountants take 'personal responsibility' on ethics

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

ICAS chief urges accountants take 'personal respon...

Anton Colella calls on ICAS members to mentor less experienced accountants, as the institute launches a major drive on ethics Read More...

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Regulation stunting business growth, warn accountants
Business Regulation

Regulation stunting business growth, warn accountants

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Regulation stunting business growth, warn accounta...

Increasing regulation is hindering businesses' ability to get on with the job at hand, according to an IFAC survey of accountants Read More...

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UK governance rules in need of shake-up, say AA readers
Business Regulation

UK governance rules in need of shake-up, say AA readers

9y Richard Crump , Writer

UK governance rules in need of shake-up, say AA re...

Poll of 102 Accountancy Age readers finds desire for limited changes to be made to the FRC's corporate governance code Read More...

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FRC publishes final guidance on going concern
Business Regulation

FRC publishes final guidance on going concern

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC publishes final guidance on going concern

FRC retains original wording of controversial going concern proposals in updated corporate governance code Read More...

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EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank
Audit

EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank

EY says issues at the Co-operative Bank may cast doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern Read More...

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FRC reveals ‘struggle’ in IASB discussions
Accounting Standards

FRC reveals ‘struggle’ in IASB discussions

10y Naomi Rainey

FRC reveals ‘struggle’ in IASB discussions

Working with international standards body "like pushing water uphill", Haddrill admits Read More...

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888 plays it safe with EY audit appointment
Accounting Firms

888 plays it safe with EY audit appointment

10y Naomi Rainey

888 plays it safe with EY audit appointment

BDO loses contract after decade that included advising on gambling business’ IPO Read More...

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FRC faces Lords committee grilling over going concern
Business Regulation

FRC faces Lords committee grilling over going concern

10y Naomi Rainey

FRC faces Lords committee grilling over going conc...

Watchdog's bosses will answer questions over controversial proposals, as investors blast plans Read More...

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Investors slam FRC going concern proposals
Accounting Firms

Investors slam FRC going concern proposals

10y Naomi Rainey

Investors slam FRC going concern proposals

Plans to water down ongoing viability statements will be “damaging to the public interest”, according to top shareholders Read More...

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Extended audit and audit committee reports produce varied results
Audit

Extended audit and audit committee reports produce varied results

10y Naomi Rainey

Extended audit and audit committee reports produce...

KPMG’s survey finds a variety of risks and approaches in extended auditor and audit committee reports Read More...

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Bischoff labelled ‘odd choice' as new FRC chair
Audit

Bischoff labelled ‘odd choice' as new FRC chair

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Bischoff labelled ‘odd choice' as new FRC chair

Credibility of Bischoff's appointment at FRC called into question during parliamentary hearing Read More...

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FRC consulting on going concern in changes to CG code
Corporate Governance

FRC consulting on going concern in changes to CG code

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC consulting on going concern in changes to CG c...

FRC consulting on going concern along with reforms to directors' remuneration policy as part of wider changes to the corporate governance code Read Mo...

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FRC to launch new consultation on going concern
Business Regulation

FRC to launch new consultation on going concern

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC to launch new consultation on going concern

UK reporting watchdog to develop going concern proposals for further public consultation following investor criticism, Accountancy Age can reveal Read...

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BiS governance expert takes FRC director role
Corporate Governance

BiS governance expert takes FRC director role

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

BiS governance expert takes FRC director role

David Styles takes director of corporate governance role at FRC Read More...

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Miller's Tale: Women perfectly placed for accountancy's evolution
Corporate Governance

Miller's Tale: Women perfectly placed for accountancy's evolution

10y Accountancy Age

Miller's Tale: Women perfectly placed for accounta...

Women are making their way into the world of finance with more pace than ever before - but how far up the ladder they can climb? And how are they perc...

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Lack of preparation for tax transparency among corporates
Corporate Governance

Lack of preparation for tax transparency among corporates

10y Cameron Roberts

Lack of preparation for tax transparency among cor...

Businesses bemoan extra work that would entail from being more tax-transparent Read More...

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FRC updates going concern definition
Audit

FRC updates going concern definition

11y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC updates going concern definition

FRC clarifies the assessement of going concern for stewardship and accounting purposes Read More...

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Analysis: Female board quotas shunned by finance professionals
Corporate Governance

Analysis: Female board quotas shunned by finance professionals

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

Analysis: Female board quotas shunned by finance p...

The latest Financial Director/Accountancy Age online Debate saw the audience vote in favour of Melanie Richards' opposition to Frances O'Grady's propo...

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FRC proposes tougher measures on exec pay in governance code
Corporate Governance

FRC proposes tougher measures on exec pay in governance code

11y Rachel Dalton

FRC proposes tougher measures on exec pay in gover...

FRC consults on possible amendments to the UK corporate governance code on executive remuneration Read More...

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