Overseas careers: building with BRICs
Company News

Overseas careers: building with BRICs

14y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Overseas careers: building with BRICs

Do the rapidly expanding markets of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC) hold any promise for UK accountants? Read More...

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PWC: is it too big for its boots?
Accounting Firms

PWC: is it too big for its boots?

16y Sarah Perrin , Writer

PWC: is it too big for its boots?

Has the formation of the world's largest firm ten years ago had a positive or negative imapct on the profession? Read More...

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Guarding reputations: tax profession needs to clean up its act
Administration

Guarding reputations: tax profession needs to clean up its act

16y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Guarding reputations: tax profession needs to clea...

The tax profession could be heading for a reputational crisis unless it cleans up its act Read More...

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International networks: go global
Company News

International networks: go global

16y Sarah Perrin , Writer

International networks: go global

With the increasingly global nature of business, networks are the way forward for firms Read More...

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Herculean effort
People Business

Herculean effort

16y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Herculean effort

CEOs want the modern finance director to be a demigod, top recruiters say Read More...

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Career survival: roll with it
Accounting Firms

Career survival: roll with it

16y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Career survival: roll with it

FDs are often just one bad decision away from losing their jobs, as recent high profiles departures demonstrate. But learning to take the flak means ...

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Overseas careers: where in the world?
Accounting Firms

Overseas careers: where in the world?

17y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Overseas careers: where in the world?

Pick the right destination for the career path you want to pursue Read More...

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XAPL: uniting the IT crowd
Technology

XAPL: uniting the IT crowd

17y Sarah Perrin , Writer

XAPL: uniting the IT crowd

Accountancy practices have been frustrated by the lack of integration between different software suppliers' applications. But that could change if mor...

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Professional indemnity: ethical insurance
Accounting Firms

Professional indemnity: ethical insurance

17y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Professional indemnity: ethical insurance

It may be a fledging concept, but ethical insurance is a fast-growing area Read More...

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Corporate profile: the Toyota Production System
Corporate Finance

Corporate profile: the Toyota Production System

17y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Corporate profile: the Toyota Production System

Toyota's production ethos has helped steer it to the top. But can these principles be implemeted throughout the business? Read More...

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If the Big Four becomes three
More News

If the Big Four becomes three

17y Sarah Perrin , Writer

If the Big Four becomes three

As damages claims increase, the threat of losing one of the Big Four is a real possibility Read More...

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Employee benefits: packages
Accounting Firms

Employee benefits: packages

17y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Employee benefits: packages

Stock benefits packages have had their day. HR experts must consider developing bespoke benefits because people are looking for different things at ...

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Practice careers guide: don't fly too soon
Accounting Standards

Practice careers guide: don't fly too soon

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Practice careers guide: don't fly too soon

Many trainees stay little longer at an accounting firm than it takes to get their qualification, but as our reporter explains, moving on too quickly ...

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Insurance: protect and save
Company News

Insurance: protect and save

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Insurance: protect and save

When it comes to liability insurance, taking a tough approach to health and safety issues can have a significant effect on premiums Read More...

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IFRS update summer 2006 - action stations
Accounting Standards

IFRS update summer 2006 - action stations

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

IFRS update summer 2006 - action stations

Many companies could be caught out by incoming requirements for additional disclosures for financial instruments Read More...

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A lukewarm reception
Corporate Finance

A lukewarm reception

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

A lukewarm reception

Financial directors have given international standards the thumbs down. Sarah Perrin looks at the reasons why Read More...

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Unwelcome attention
Company News

Unwelcome attention

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Unwelcome attention

The benefits of merging the major stock exchanges are clear, but as London rejects overtures from the US, concerns grow over the possible influence o...

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IFRS update spring 2006 - hedge your bets
Accounting Standards

IFRS update spring 2006 - hedge your bets

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

IFRS update spring 2006 - hedge your bets

As companies start to produce their first IFRS accounts, the predicted chaors over IAS 32 and 39 may have failed to materialise, but there's still mo...

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See you in court
Audit

See you in court

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

See you in court

Are High Court battles an inevitable result of auditors' desire to protect themselves from  'fishing trips' and insolvency practitioners' efforts to ...

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IFRS update December 2005 - Year one
Accounting Standards

IFRS update December 2005 - Year one

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

IFRS update December 2005 - Year one

A tough nut to crack brings out the best from finance departments Read More...

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IFRS update December 2005 - Banking
Accounting Standards

IFRS update December 2005 - Banking

18y Sarah Perrin , Writer

IFRS update December 2005 - Banking

IAS39 has given the banking and financial services sector a hard time Read More...

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KPMG sues over 'unpaid' fees
Accounting Firms

KPMG sues over 'unpaid' fees

19y Sarah Perrin , Writer

KPMG sues over 'unpaid' fees

KPMG launches damages claim over fees for sale of shopping centres Read More...

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Wake up to recruitment
People In Practice

Wake up to recruitment

19y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Wake up to recruitment

Winning the war for talent is more challenging than ever. Here are the strategies you need for effectively recruiting staff and encouraging them to st...

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Don't rest on your 404 laurels
Company News

Don't rest on your 404 laurels

19y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Don't rest on your 404 laurels

The extension to section 404 deadline should be seen as an opportunity to improve the quality of internal controls Read More...

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Expand your mind
Management

Expand your mind

19y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Expand your mind

With the institutes' emphasis on continuing professional development, FDs must be ready for some serious study. Read More...

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IFRS - Training and recruitment
Audit

IFRS - Training and recruitment

19y Sarah Perrin , Writer

IFRS - Training and recruitment

With IFRS skills in high demand, organisations face a tough challenge ensuring they have enough informed people to make a smooth switch to internation...

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Financial Director Annual Survey
Consulting

Financial Director Annual Survey

23y Sarah Perrin , Writer

Financial Director Annual Survey

FDs of FTSE-100 companies are getting younger, they are getting better paid, they are paying more for consultancy services and less for audit, accordi...

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