Cox's tough approach may influence Europe
Corporate Governance

Cox's tough approach may influence Europe

19y Idris Nagri

Cox's tough approach may influence Europe

Experts have warned that Christopher Cox's first speech as the new chairman of the SEC could influence EU legislation and threaten principles-based g...

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Third ex-WorldCom exec jailed
Corporate Governance

Third ex-WorldCom exec jailed

19y Idris Nagri

Third ex-WorldCom exec jailed

Third senior member of WorldCom's finance function sentenced to one year and one day in US prison, as CFO awaits his fate on Thursday Read More...

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Red tape holds up EU fraud investigations
Corporate Governance

Red tape holds up EU fraud investigations

19y Idris Nagri

Red tape holds up EU fraud investigations

Legal and political red tape are holding up UK fraud investigations in Europe says departing economic crime police chief Read More...

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Government eases money laundering burden
Corporate Governance

Government eases money laundering burden

19y Idris Nagri

Government eases money laundering burden

New Act removes some of the reporting burdens around money laundering for firms Read More...

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ACCA case sets precedent
Accounting Standards

ACCA case sets precedent

19y Idris Nagri

ACCA case sets precedent

Senior insolvency partner successfully challenges disciplinary proceedings brought against him by his institute Read More...

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Convergence goes awry
Corporate Governance

Convergence goes awry

19y Idris Nagri

Convergence goes awry

First combined IASB and FASB standard criticised for failing to provide an improvement on the existing reporting rules Read More...

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Sarbox: three years in the making
Corporate Governance

Sarbox: three years in the making

19y Idris Nagri

Sarbox: three years in the making

As WorldCom's chairman faces the prospect of a quarter of a century behind bars, the legislation his actions helped spark marks its third anniversary...

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Tweedie makes judgement call
Corporate Governance

Tweedie makes judgement call

19y Idris Nagri

Tweedie makes judgement call

IASB chairman advises principles-based approach to accounting, rather than reliance on standards-setters Read More...

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The corridors of power...
Corporate Governance

The corridors of power...

19y Idris Nagri

The corridors of power...

One of my great wishes in life is never to be called before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Read More...

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New SEC boss backs investors
Corporate Governance

New SEC boss backs investors

19y Idris Nagri

New SEC boss backs investors

In his maiden address as SEC chairman, Christopher Cox issues a strong warning to corporates on disclosure and compliance Read More...

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Hunt on for Volcker replacement
Corporate Governance

Hunt on for Volcker replacement

19y Idris Nagri

Hunt on for Volcker replacement

The chairmanship of the IASCF will be fiercely contested by the EC when Paul Volcker vacates the post at the end of the year Read More...

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Sarbox: born in the USA
Corporate Governance

Sarbox: born in the USA

19y Idris Nagri

Sarbox: born in the USA

Implementing Sarbox has cost US companies as much as $50m - each. And it's a financial and administrative headache that UK companies with US securiti...

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ICAEW launches 'operational effectiveness' guidance
Accounting Standards

ICAEW launches 'operational effectiveness' guidance

19y Idris Nagri

ICAEW launches 'operational effectiveness' guidanc...

Institute issues 'first of its kind' exposure draft for easier finance service organisation control methods for accountants Read More...

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Olympic building boom presents hurdle for construction sector
Accounting Standards

Olympic building boom presents hurdle for construction sector

19y Idris Nagri

Olympic building boom presents hurdle for construc...

Difficulties at troubled Mowlem highlight problems with revenue recognition Read More...

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Thousands of firms risk prosecution under data law
Corporate Governance

Thousands of firms risk prosecution under data law

19y Kevin Reed , Writer

Thousands of firms risk prosecution under data law

Information commissioner targets profession threatening prosecutions and fines Read More...

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Honorary ACCA membership for Tweedie
Accounting Standards

Honorary ACCA membership for Tweedie

19y Idris Nagri

Honorary ACCA membership for Tweedie

Sir David Tweedie awarded honorary membership of ACCA Read More...

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FSA to reform investigation process
Corporate Governance

FSA to reform investigation process

19y Idris Nagri

FSA to reform investigation process

FSA unveils plans to reform investigations, but they will now cost more and take longer Read More...

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MBA scholarships at Cranfield University
Accounting Standards

MBA scholarships at Cranfield University

19y Idris Nagri

MBA scholarships at Cranfield University

CIMA members offered MBA scholarship opportunity at Cranfield University Read More...

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CIPFA graduates can use DPA
Accounting Standards

CIPFA graduates can use DPA

19y Idris Nagri

CIPFA graduates can use DPA

CIPFA graduates of diploma in public audit can use DPA after their name Read More...

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ACCA: conciliation and expansion
Accounting Standards

ACCA: conciliation and expansion

19y Idris Nagri

ACCA: conciliation and expansion

On the frontline: ACCA is looking to overseas expansion with the election of Forster Read More...

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FRC to review combined code
Corporate Governance

FRC to review combined code

19y Idris Nagri

FRC to review combined code

Financial Reporting Council opens consultation to review implementation of the Combined Code on corporate governance Read More...

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IASB blocks interference from US
Corporate Governance

IASB blocks interference from US

19y Idris Nagri

IASB blocks interference from US

Tweedie says IASB will not bow down to US demands simply for the sake of convergence Read More...

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Sarbox boosts stock exchange flotations
Corporate Governance

Sarbox boosts stock exchange flotations

19y Idris Nagri

Sarbox boosts stock exchange flotations

LSE sees best month for flotations in four years, with Sarbox a probable cause Read More...

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BDO boss tackles liability reform
Corporate Governance

BDO boss tackles liability reform

19y Idris Nagri

BDO boss tackles liability reform

BDO Stoy Hayward managing partner airs his views on liability reform Read More...

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Sarbanes-Oxley legislation criticised
Corporate Governance

Sarbanes-Oxley legislation criticised

19y Idris Nagri

Sarbanes-Oxley legislation criticised

Influential US judge and one of the legislation's architects, Michael Oxley, highlight its faults Read More...

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Multinationals in summer limbo over tax cases
Corporate Governance

Multinationals in summer limbo over tax cases

19y Idris Nagri

Multinationals in summer limbo over tax cases

Major companies will have to wait for summer EU summit for decision on corporate tax cases Read More...

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FSA: work to rule
Corporate Governance

FSA: work to rule

19y Idris Nagri

FSA: work to rule

On the frontline: the pressure's on the FSA to prove the worth of financial regulation Read More...

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