CIMA opens door to CIPFA members

Accounting Standards CIMA opens door to CIPFA members

6y Stephanie Wix, Writer

CIMA opens door to CIPFA members

An accelerated entry route into CIMA for CIPFA members is launched Read More...

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Former CFO joins IASB board

Accounting Standards Former CFO joins IASB board

6y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Former CFO joins IASB board

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) have announced that Françoise Flores will join 1 January 2017 Read More...

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ACCA announces partnership with RD Tax Solutions

Accounting Standards ACCA announces partnership with RD Tax Solutions

6y Stephanie Wix, Writer

ACCA announces partnership with RD Tax Solutions

The ACCA has announced a partnership with UK research and development tax reclaim specialist RD Tax Solutions Read More...

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Watchdog launches audit investigation into Sports Direct

Accounting Firms Watchdog launches audit investigation into Sports Direct

6y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Watchdog launches audit investigation into Sports ...

FRC investigates why an arrangement between Sports Direct and Barlin Delivery was not disclosed in the company’s financial statements as a related par...

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MP calls for co-op accounting red tape removal

Accounting Standards MP calls for co-op accounting red tape removal

6y Kevin Reed, Writer

MP calls for co-op accounting red tape removal

MP calls for accounting and auditing red tape to be removed, putting them on par with other organisations Read More...

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Record fine for Deloitte and audit partner over Aero misconduct

Accounting Standards Record fine for Deloitte and audit partner over Aero misconduct

6y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Record fine for Deloitte and audit partner over Ae...

Deloitte has been fined a record £4m and its partner John Clennett fined £150,000 for misconduct regarding Aero Inventory Read More...

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'Clear' tax avoidance guidance for advisers issued by institutes

Accounting Standards 'Clear' tax avoidance guidance for advisers issued by institutes

6y Stephanie Wix, Writer

'Clear' tax avoidance guidance for advisers issued...

Updated guidance on the standards expected of tax advisers and agents have been published by leading UK accountancy and tax bodies Read More...

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Cashflow statement improvements targeted by watchdog

Accounting Standards Cashflow statement improvements targeted by watchdog

6y Stephanie Wix, Writer

Cashflow statement improvements targeted by watchd...

Improvements to cashflow statements are being targeted in a consultation launched by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) Read More...

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Eight landmarks in the history of accountancy

Accounting Standards Eight landmarks in the history of accountancy

6y Acccountancy Age

Eight landmarks in the history of accountancy

Dr Richard Willis provides a several thousand-year history lesson of the profession, from origin to modern-day Read More...

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FRC expects Brexit narrative within annual reports

Accounting Standards FRC expects Brexit narrative within annual reports

6y Stephanie Wix, Writer

FRC expects Brexit narrative within annual reports

The Financial Reporting Council has issued guidance regarding the annual reporting of 1,200 large and smaller listed companies. The letter highlighted...

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PwC long-server switches to Smith & Williamson

Accounting Firms PwC long-server switches to Smith & Williamson

6y Kevin Reed, Writer

PwC long-server switches to Smith & Williamson

Long-serving PwC director Fiona Westwood has moved to Smith & Williamson and stepped up to partner Read More...

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FRC consults on approach to updating FRS 102 for changes in IFRS

Accounting Standards FRC consults on approach to updating FRS 102 for changes in IFRS

7y Richard Crump, Writer

FRC consults on approach to updating FRS 102 for c...

The FRC is inviting comments from stakeholders on its proposed approach to updating FRS 102 to reflect changes in IFRS Read More...

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MEP calls for IASB pay cuts

Accounting Standards MEP calls for IASB pay cuts

7y Richard Crump, Writer

MEP calls for IASB pay cuts

Board members of accounting standard setter the IASB have come under fire for the size of their remuneration packages amid scrutiny of how the organis...

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IASB issues amendments to insurance contracts standard

Accounting Standards IASB issues amendments to insurance contracts standard

7y Richard Crump, Writer

IASB issues amendments to insurance contracts stan...

The IASB has issued amendments to its existing insurance contracts accounting standard, IFRS 4 Read More...

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LAPFF urges FTSE 350 companies to disregard the FRC

Accounting Standards LAPFF urges FTSE 350 companies to disregard the FRC

7y Richard Crump, Writer

LAPFF urges FTSE 350 companies to disregard the FR...

The UK’s largest listed companies should disregard the accounting advice of reporting watchdog the FRC, a group of investors have urged chairmen of FT...

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What Brexit means for accounting, employment and taxation law

Accounting Standards What Brexit means for accounting, employment and taxation law

7y Keith Nuthall, Reporter

What Brexit means for accounting, employment and t...

EU accounting and taxation legislation may not apply in Britain as PM says 'Brexit means Brexit' Read More...

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MoD accounts qualified for seventh time in a row as leasing issues remain

Accounting Standards MoD accounts qualified for seventh time in a row as leasing issues remain

7y Kevin Reed, Writer

MoD accounts qualified for seventh time in a row a...

Following international accounting standards for leasing one battle too many for the MOD Read More...

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FRC consults on adopting international auditing standards

Accounting Standards FRC consults on adopting international auditing standards

7y Richard Crump, Writer

FRC consults on adopting international auditing st...

FRC consults on adopting international auditing standards to facilitate public assurance of insurers' Solvency II reports Read More...

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Six ways Brexit will impact companies’ financial statements

Accounting Standards Six ways Brexit will impact companies’ financial statements

7y Richard Crump, Writer

Six ways Brexit will impact companies’ financial s...

The FRC has highlighted the things directors should consider when preparing their forthcoming half-yearly and annual financial reports post Brexit Rea...

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FRC proposes changes to FRS 101

Accounting Standards FRC proposes changes to FRS 101

7y Richard Crump, Writer

FRC proposes changes to FRS 101

The amendments to FRS 101 are limited, and predominately provide exemptions from many of the disclosure requirements of IFRS 15 Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: Brexit; CFO Agenda; and audit market evolution

Accounting Firms Friday Afternoon Live: Brexit; CFO Agenda; and audit market evolution

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Friday Afternoon Live: Brexit; CFO Agenda; and aud...

Head of editorial Kevin Reed discusses this week's important accountancy news, including Brexit and audit market evolution Read More...

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IASB chairman Hoogervorst to prioritise communication effectiveness of financial statements during second term

Accounting Standards IASB chairman Hoogervorst to prioritise communication effectiveness of financial statements during second term

7y Richard Crump, Writer

IASB chairman Hoogervorst to prioritise communicat...

Hans Hoogervorst, chairman of the IASB has outlined plans to prioritise improvements to the communications effectiveness of financial statements Read ...

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CIoT warns on new new targeted anti-avoidance rule

Accounting Standards CIoT warns on new new targeted anti-avoidance rule

7y Richard Crump, Writer

CIoT warns on new new targeted anti-avoidance rule

CIoT has warned that businesses undertaking some commercial transactions will face unnecessary uncertainty because of a lack of clarity about the brea...

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Advisers bullish despite Brexit concerns

Accounting Standards Advisers bullish despite Brexit concerns

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Advisers bullish despite Brexit concerns

Public opinion is split over whether Brexit will harm or improve the UK accountancy sector Read More...

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UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reacts

Accounting Firms UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reacts

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reac...

The accountancy world has reacted to the news that the UK has voted to leave the EU Read More...

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Take part in our ‘Seven Days in Accountancy’ quiz

Accounting Firms Take part in our ‘Seven Days in Accountancy’ quiz

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Take part in our ‘Seven Days in Accountancy’ quiz

The latest edition of our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz is here Read More...

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CIMA elect former PwC partner Miskin as president

Accounting Standards CIMA elect former PwC partner Miskin as president

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

CIMA elect former PwC partner Miskin as president

Miskin becomes CIMA president with over 25 years’ experience in the management consulting sector Read More...

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