Shell urged to pay UK investors' tax bill
Company News

Shell urged to pay UK investors' tax bill

18y Kevin Reed , Writer

Shell urged to pay UK investors' tax bill

Former Shell chairman calls for UK investors in Dutch counterpart to be compensated Read More...

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Man at the Pru re-appointed to FRC
Corporate Governance

Man at the Pru re-appointed to FRC

18y James Bennett

Man at the Pru re-appointed to FRC

Chairman of insurers Prudential set to serve second term at the Financial Reporting Council Read More...

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Former Andersen partner becomes top SEC accountant
Corporate Governance

Former Andersen partner becomes top SEC accountant

18y Paul Grant , Writer

Former Andersen partner becomes top SEC accountant

Scott Taub appointed acting chief accountant after Nicolaisen's departure Read More...

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M&S chairman calls for electronic AGM voting
Company News

M&S chairman calls for electronic AGM voting

18y Kevin Reed , Writer

M&S chairman calls for electronic AGM voting

A show of hands could be a thing of the past, according to M&S chairman Paul Myners  Read More...

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Biggest firms rein in 'global' marketing
Corporate Governance

Biggest firms rein in 'global' marketing

18y Kevin Reed , Writer

Biggest firms rein in 'global' marketing

Firms rein in marketing of 'global' brands following fallout of Parmalat and Enron Read More...

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McCreevy claims EU tax competition is 'healthy'
Corporate Governance

McCreevy claims EU tax competition is 'healthy'

18y Keith Nuthall , Reporter

McCreevy claims EU tax competition is 'healthy'

McCreevy backs competition between EU countries over tax policies Read More...

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New Hermes chief signals increased shareholder activism
Company News

New Hermes chief signals increased shareholder activism

18y Paul Grant , Writer

New Hermes chief signals increased shareholder act...

Mark Anson will tackle corporate governance at £58bn fund manager Read More...

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A global struggle for audit quality
Audit

A global struggle for audit quality

18y Paul Grant , Writer

A global struggle for audit quality

Accountants and regulators discuss coordination on international scale Read More...

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Scandinavia tops anti-corruption league
Corporate Governance

Scandinavia tops anti-corruption league

18y Keith Nuthall , Reporter

Scandinavia tops anti-corruption league

Iceland leads the way on tackling financial crime, while Britain hovers just outside top ten Read More...

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Policy holders want public E&Y hearing
Accounting Standards

Policy holders want public E&Y hearing

18y Paul Grant , Writer

Policy holders want public E&Y hearing

Equitable members argue human rights over JDS tribunal Read More...

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SEC examines Sarbox for small business
Corporate Governance

SEC examines Sarbox for small business

18y Nicholas Neveling , Writer

SEC examines Sarbox for small business

Regulator releases new guidance to help small business cope with section 404 Read More...

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Olympic organisers under budget
Corporate Governance

Olympic organisers under budget

19y Kevin Reed , Writer

Olympic organisers under budget

The 2012 Olympic organising body, chaired by Lord Coe, comes in £1.4m under budget Read More...

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Audit watchdogs seek international co-operation
Corporate Governance

Audit watchdogs seek international co-operation

19y AccountancyAge.com

Audit watchdogs seek international co-operation

Audit watchdogs meet in London today to improve cross-border co-operation Read More...

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Accountants charged with fraud
Corporate Governance

Accountants charged with fraud

19y Kevin Reed , Writer

Accountants charged with fraud

Two accountants Leicester-based charged with investment fraud Read More...

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Updated Turnbull guidance released
Corporate Governance

Updated Turnbull guidance released

19y Paul Grant , Writer

Updated Turnbull guidance released

Directors required to make few changes after review of Turnbull guidance by HSBC FD Douglas Flint Read More...

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Companies struggle to meet governance rules
Corporate Governance

Companies struggle to meet governance rules

19y Paul Grant , Writer

Companies struggle to meet governance rules

Just 47% of the country's largest listed businesses are fulfilling the requirements of the combined code Read More...

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Disclosure hike in Company Law Reform bill
Corporate Governance

Disclosure hike in Company Law Reform bill

19y our parliamentary corresponden...

Disclosure hike in Company Law Reform bill

Result of polls at general meetings to be posted on web under changes proposed for Company Law Reform bill Read More...

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The convergence question
Corporate Governance

The convergence question

19y Paul Grant , Writer

The convergence question

A year on from Ian Mackintosh's appointment as head of the ASB, and the body is still trying to find its place in the standards-setting world. For no...

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CCAB steps up pressure over Abstract 40
Corporate Governance

CCAB steps up pressure over Abstract 40

19y Kevin Reed , Writer

CCAB steps up pressure over Abstract 40

CCAB is pressing the Treasury for decade of tax relief over Abstract 40 Read More...

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PCAOB criticises KPMG audits
Corporate Governance

PCAOB criticises KPMG audits

19y James Bennett

PCAOB criticises KPMG audits

US regulator criticises KPMG for 'deficiencies' over its audit of several public company accounts Read More...

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Bill of rights gets thumbs up
Corporate Governance

Bill of rights gets thumbs up

19y Alex Hawkes , Reporter

Bill of rights gets thumbs up

Politicians from opposition parties voice interest in taxpayer’s bill of rights Read More...

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New FRC board tasked with setting actuarial standards
Corporate Governance

New FRC board tasked with setting actuarial standards

19y Paul Grant , Writer

New FRC board tasked with setting actuarial standa...

Morris review recommends new insurance risk regime Read More...

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Parmalat accused take the stand
Corporate Governance

Parmalat accused take the stand

19y James Bennett

Parmalat accused take the stand

Executives, bankers and accountants from Deloitte and Grant Thornton due in court today as Parmalat trial begins Read More...

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BCCI case hears second witness
Corporate Governance

BCCI case hears second witness

19y James Bennett

BCCI case hears second witness

The long-running case between Deloitte, liquidators of the now defunct Bank of Credit and Commerce International, and the Bank of England rumbles on ...

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PCAOB chairman resigns
Corporate Governance

PCAOB chairman resigns

19y James Bennett

PCAOB chairman resigns

US audit watchdog chairman resigns to persue wider interests in corporate governance after just two years of service Read More...

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KPMG settles over Norwegian bankruptcy case
Corporate Governance

KPMG settles over Norwegian bankruptcy case

19y James Bennett

KPMG settles over Norwegian bankruptcy case

Big Four firm pays out over negligent auditing of Norwegian debt collection company in its second multimillion payout in a month Read More...

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JDS to push on with E&Y tribunal
Audit

JDS to push on with E&Y tribunal

19y Kevin Reed , Writer

JDS to push on with E&Y tribunal

Joint Disciplinary Scheme keeps heat on E&Y as case ends, with push for tribunal date Read More...

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