Ratings more volatile under new standards
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Ratings more volatile under new standards

20y James Bennett

Ratings more volatile under new standards

Fitch Ratings has warned that the introduction of international accounting standards could have a 'medium-term' ratings impact on some companies. Read...

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Preparing for IAS needs a clear vision.
Consulting

Preparing for IAS needs a clear vision.

20y Accountancy Age

Preparing for IAS needs a clear vision.

A piecemeal approach to IAS and other new regulation when it comes to IT systems could be damaging to your business. FDs and senior managers should us...

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UK readiness for IAS hits new low
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UK readiness for IAS hits new low

20y James Bennett

UK readiness for IAS hits new low

Financial staff in UK listed companies are less prepared for the impact of international accounting standards than they were three months ago, an Acco...

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IASB revises rules on takeovers
Corporate Finance

IASB revises rules on takeovers

20y Paul Grant

IASB revises rules on takeovers

In a move that demonstrates unprecedented speed, the body that sets international accounting standards has issued revised rules on takeovers less than...

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Latest standard provides insurance stop gap.
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Latest standard provides insurance stop gap.

20y Accountancy Age

Latest standard provides insurance stop gap.

At the end of last month the IASB published IFRS4 on insurance contracts. While the standard fills a gap in international accounting standards, which ...

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Comparatively speaking, you must act fast
Company News

Comparatively speaking, you must act fast

20y Accountancy Age

Comparatively speaking, you must act fast

In their December 2003 financial statements, many listed companies will be reporting progress with their IFRS conversion plan. One crucial aspect will...

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IAS39 to be replaced
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IAS39 to be replaced

20y Paul Grant

IAS39 to be replaced

The controversial international accounting rule IAS39, responsible for anger among bankers and political machinations throughout Europe, is to be repl...

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IASB turns to oil after Shell
Company News

IASB turns to oil after Shell

20y Paul Grant

IASB turns to oil after Shell

A project that could help stop fiascos like oil group Shell's recent reserves overstatement is currently underway at the International Accounting Stan...

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Are you getting your fair shares?
Company News

Are you getting your fair shares?

20y Accountancy Age

Are you getting your fair shares?

Last month, the IASB issued IFRS2 on share-based payment, which will affect UK-listed companies preparing their first group financial statements under...

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IAS software issues top Softworld agenda
Accounting Software

IAS software issues top Softworld agenda

20y Kevin Reed , Writer

IAS software issues top Softworld agenda

The importance of managing IT software implementation in the run up to IAS 2005 was top of the agenda during two masterclasses held at Softworld Accou...

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Are you getting your fair shares?
Company News

Are you getting your fair shares?

20y Accountancy Age

Are you getting your fair shares?

Last month, the IASB issued IFRS2 on share-based payment, which will affect UK-listed companies preparing their first group financial statements under...

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IRS scrutinises Intel's tax returns
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IRS scrutinises Intel's tax returns

20y AccountancyAge.com

IRS scrutinises Intel's tax returns

Microprocessor manufacturing giant Intel is having its 2001 and 2002 tax returns audited by the US Internal Revenue Service. Read More...

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ICAEW to offer IAS qualification
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ICAEW to offer IAS qualification

20y Accountancy Age

ICAEW to offer IAS qualification

The ICAEW is planning to launch qualifications in IAS and IFRS to enable accountants and others to show they can understand and apply international st...

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Global standard on share-based payments out
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Global standard on share-based payments out

20y Larry Schlesinger

Global standard on share-based payments out

The International Accounting Standard Board has issued its global standard on accounting for share-based payment transactions, which ensures that rela...

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Best brains may be lured to US
Company News

Best brains may be lured to US

20y Kevin Reed , Writer

Best brains may be lured to US

More UK finance directors could be lured to the US to serve on audit committees and as company chairmen. Read More...

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'Lack of enthusiasm' greets SME standards project
Company News

'Lack of enthusiasm' greets SME standards project

20y Paul Grant

'Lack of enthusiasm' greets SME standards project

Plans to develop focused international accounting standards for SMEs are being threatened by divisions within the body developing the standards and op...

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European business: IAS will improve understanding
Company News

European business: IAS will improve understanding

20y Kevin Reed , Writer

European business: IAS will improve understanding

European companies are confident that IAS-IFRS will bring about a greater understanding of the financial health of companies and increase the comparab...

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Top 50 financial power list
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Top 50 financial power list

20y Accountancy Age

Top 50 financial power list

A big year for international accounting standards, these prominent individuals all face unique challenges in the coming 12 months. One thing is certai...

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Time to change outlook for the New Year
Accounting Firms

Time to change outlook for the New Year

20y Accountancy Age

Time to change outlook for the New Year

Roll on 2004. After 12 months of tackling the problems caused by the corporate excesses of the previous few years, accountants everywhere will be tiri...

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IT news in briefs
Accounting Software

IT news in briefs

20y Tewksbury

IT news in briefs

BASDA intends to introduce an IFRS financial software standard and accreditation scheme. Read More...

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Review 2003 - A year less ordinary
Company News

Review 2003 - A year less ordinary

20y Accountancy Age

Review 2003 - A year less ordinary

With Higgs, Smith and Sarbanes-Oxley, 2003 has been about trying to prevent a repeat of the accountancy scandals that blighted previous years. But the...

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PBR follow-up: No threat to UK GAAP benefits
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PBR follow-up: No threat to UK GAAP benefits

20y Paul Grant

PBR follow-up: No threat to UK GAAP benefits

Tax benefits enjoyed by companies under UK GAAP will not be lost when they switch to international financial reporting standards, because of new measu...

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Close-run race for software prizes
Accounting Software

Close-run race for software prizes

21y David Rae

Close-run race for software prizes

The Accountancy Age Technology Awards were extremely closely fought this year, with the eventual winners beating the competition by the closest margin...

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Concerns mount about IASB's volume of work
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Concerns mount about IASB's volume of work

21y Paul Grant

Concerns mount about IASB's volume of work

Late last month, the International Accounting Standards Board and its US counterpart met in Toronto to thrash out the next stages of its project on co...

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Software checks for IAS halted
Accounting Software

Software checks for IAS halted

21y Accountancy Age

Software checks for IAS halted

In what amounts to an about-turn, the Business Application Software Developers Association has said it will not pursue the certification of accounting...

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Get ready for the big switch
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Get ready for the big switch

21y Accountancy Age

Get ready for the big switch

With around 27 international accounting standards set to be ready by the end of the year, ASB chairman Mary Keegan argues that the time to act is now ...

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ICAEW slams convergence timing
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ICAEW slams convergence timing

21y Paul Grant

ICAEW slams convergence timing

The ICAEW has hit out at the International Accounting Standards Board's plans for convergence of standards with its US counterpart, claiming that it c...

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Global standards expert joins Grant Thornton
Accounting Firms

Global standards expert joins Grant Thornton

21y Larry Schlesinger

Global standards expert joins Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton International has appointed April Mackenzie as director of international financial reporting, tasked with ensuring the implementation o...

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