Tough risk assurance systems still lacking, says IIA report

Accounting Standards Tough risk assurance systems still lacking, says IIA report

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Tough risk assurance systems still lacking, says I...

Boards will not get an adequate overview of the effectiveness of risk management processes as a result, the institute stresses Read More...

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Boards must use ethics to drive value, say accountants

Corporate Governance Boards must use ethics to drive value, say accountants

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Boards must use ethics to drive value, say account...

Moral courage needed in boardrooms to drive value, says Chartered Accountants Worldwide Read More...

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KPMG Switzerland launches internal probe into FIFA audits

Audit KPMG Switzerland launches internal probe into FIFA audits

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

KPMG Switzerland launches internal probe into FIFA...

Earlier this year FIFA's audit and compliance committee agreed to keep KPMG Switzerland on as auditors for 2015-2018 Read More...

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Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap

Accounting Firms Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap

As Deloitte posts 6% growth for its 2014/15 fee income, it reveals pay gap data for the first time Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: Graduate applications & corporate culture

Accounting Firms Friday Afternoon Live: Graduate applications & corporate culture

9y Richard Crump, Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: Graduate applications & cor...

Can practitioners assess corporate culture, plus changes in 'elite' firms' application processes Read More...

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IIA urges greater assurance on reporting environmental and social impacts

Accounting Standards IIA urges greater assurance on reporting environmental and social impacts

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

IIA urges greater assurance on reporting environme...

A 2017 deadline for large companies to publish a wide range of non-financial information has increased its relevance to boards, IIA says Read More...

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Internal audit code helps drive behavioural shift in boardroom, survey finds

Accounting Standards Internal audit code helps drive behavioural shift in boardroom, survey finds

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Internal audit code helps drive behavioural shift ...

Among the bigger shifts in corporate behaviour was access to the board Read More...

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KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44m audit

Accounting Firms KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44m audit

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44...

PwC was replaced by the bank in order to comply with new regulations that require auditors to be replaced more frequently Read More...

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IASB opens consultation on changes to pension accounting

Accounting Standards IASB opens consultation on changes to pension accounting

9y Professional Pensions

IASB opens consultation on changes to pension acco...

IASB consults on proposed narrow-scope amendments to its pension accounting requirements Read More...

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Advisers: Keep abreast of tech to avoid money laundering pain

Accounting Firms Advisers: Keep abreast of tech to avoid money laundering pain

9y Accountancy Age

Advisers: Keep abreast of tech to avoid money laun...

Being vigilant with clients over money laundering and terrorist financing requires an appreciation of tech advances. Tania Hayes reveals the latest IT...

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Vatican anoints ex-Deloitte man as Church auditor general

Audit Vatican anoints ex-Deloitte man as Church auditor general

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Vatican anoints ex-Deloitte man as Church auditor ...

Ex-chairman and CEO of Deloitte in Italy installed as the Vatican's first auditor-general Read More...

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Professionalism and 'success from the City' key for ICAEW and ICAS

Accounting Standards Professionalism and 'success from the City' key for ICAEW and ICAS

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Professionalism and 'success from the City' key fo...

ICAEW's president Andrew Ratcliffe and his counterpart at ICAS, Jim Pettigrew, gave speeches outlining their respective visions for the future Read Mo...

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FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants

Corporate Governance FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants

9y Accountancy Age

FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountant...

Regulator says secondments to and from Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and EY bring critical skills and knowledge. Read More...

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FA chairman questions KPMG's audit role in FIFA corruption scandal

Audit FA chairman questions KPMG's audit role in FIFA corruption scandal

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

FA chairman questions KPMG's audit role in FIFA co...

Greg Dyke says KPMG Switzerland should be questioned about audit work at FIFA relating to a £7m payment Read More...

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GT in Deloitte audit swoop as change continues at veterinary group

Accounting Firms GT in Deloitte audit swoop as change continues at veterinary group

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

GT in Deloitte audit swoop as change continues at ...

Premier Veterinary Group chooses Grant Thornton to audit the restructured business Read More...

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FRC concerned over BDO's audit scepticism levels

Accounting Firms FRC concerned over BDO's audit scepticism levels

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

FRC concerned over BDO's audit scepticism levels

FRC concerned about level of auditor scepticism in six of eight audits reviewed Read More...

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Leader: Law firms should heed accountancy's listing mistakes

Accounting Firms Leader: Law firms should heed accountancy's listing mistakes

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Leader: Law firms should heed accountancy's listin...

With law firm Gateley set for an IPO, it should be very mindful of the problems faced now-extinct accounting firms that had taken the listed route Rea...

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Watchdog issues review of audit governance code

Audit Watchdog issues review of audit governance code

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Watchdog issues review of audit governance code

The FRC issues a clarion call for the adoption of an independent voice at international level in the firms' global networks, as it launches audit gove...

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Tesco's troubles a 'self-inflicted wound', ACCA conference told

Accounting Standards Tesco's troubles a 'self-inflicted wound', ACCA conference told

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Tesco's troubles a 'self-inflicted wound', ACCA co...

CEO mentor Andrew Garner tells delegates at ACCA conference the recent troubles at Tesco down to 'managerial incompetence' Read More...

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'Flabbergasted' IFA receives £10m commission in error

Company News 'Flabbergasted' IFA receives £10m commission in error

9y Accountancy Age

'Flabbergasted' IFA receives £10m commission in er...

Accounting gaffe leaves mega fee payment sat in IFA's bank Read More...

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Leader: Grant Thornton might squeeze into John Lewis' clothes

Accounting Firms Leader: Grant Thornton might squeeze into John Lewis' clothes

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Leader: Grant Thornton might squeeze into John Lew...

A new leader at Grant Thornton, and a more democratic ownership structure looms. Partners will be fine with the change - as long as their pay doesn't ...

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ICAS student numbers recover as membership climbs

Accounting Standards ICAS student numbers recover as membership climbs

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

ICAS student numbers recover as membership climbs

Positive student and member numbers for ICAS, as it posts profit despite pensions deficit payout Read More...

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Whitbread ditches long-term auditor for Deloitte

Audit Whitbread ditches long-term auditor for Deloitte

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Whitbread ditches long-term auditor for Deloitte

EY's 60-year audit relationship ends with hotel owner, with Deloitte taking its place Read More...

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Opinion: Insolvency fee plan will help provide transparency and show value

Business Recovery Opinion: Insolvency fee plan will help provide transparency and show value

9y Accountancy Age

Opinion: Insolvency fee plan will help provide tra...

Business minister Jo Swinson says a more structured, controlled, fee plan for the insolvency profession will provide transparency for creditors, and a...

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Estimated insolvency costs introduced by government

Business Recovery Estimated insolvency costs introduced by government

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Estimated insolvency costs introduced by governmen...

Estimated fees for undertaking an insolvency will need to be produced as part of a transparency and value drive, according to business minister Jo Swi...

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USC administration to be investigated by the Insolvency Service

Accounting Firms USC administration to be investigated by the Insolvency Service

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

USC administration to be investigated by the Insol...

Administrators for retailer USC come under investigation following pre-pack Read More...

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Schemes will have to cut benefits in face of record deficits

Corporate Governance Schemes will have to cut benefits in face of record deficits

9y Michael Klimes

Schemes will have to cut benefits in face of recor...

Defined benefit schemes require harsh moves to deal with worsening deficits, say experts Read More...

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