The secret to an efficient Accounts Payable department

Practice The secret to an efficient Accounts Payable department

5y James Gibbons, Head of Content Services

The secret to an efficient Accounts Payable depart...

The benefits that accrue from a properly implemented process automation project are many and range from faster delivery, more efficient use of resourc...

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How can accounts payable departments protect themselves from fraud?

Technology How can accounts payable departments protect themselves from fraud?

6y Kristina Russell, Kefron

How can accounts payable departments protect thems...

Is digitisation the best defence against fraud in accounts payable? Read More...

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FRC closes investigation into PwC over Tesco accounts

Accounting Firms FRC closes investigation into PwC over Tesco accounts

7y Accountancy Age

FRC closes investigation into PwC over Tesco accou...

The Financial Reporting Council has announced the closure of an investigation into PwC’s auditing and accounting of Tesco Read More...

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CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accounting service

Accounting Firms CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accounting service

8y Richard Crump, Writer

CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accou...

CIPFA and EY form partnership to produce fully compliant accounts for local authorities Read More...

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Social pressures from management causes accounting fraud, research claims

Management Social pressures from management causes accounting fraud, research claims

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Social pressures from management causes accounting...

“Cold and aloof" accountants may be more suited to high-pressure financial controller roles, a university has claimed Read More...

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Colin: When it comes to education, the old excuses are the best

Politics Colin: When it comes to education, the old excuses are the best

8y Richard Crump, Writer

Colin: When it comes to education, the old excuses...

Colin imagines how the Department of Education might explain the error and uncertainty in its financial statements Read More...

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Deloitte set to face FRC disciplinary over Aero Inventory audit

Audit Deloitte set to face FRC disciplinary over Aero Inventory audit

8y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Deloitte set to face FRC disciplinary over Aero In...

FRC disciplinary tribunal against Deloitte and audit partner John Clennett over Aero Inventory audit will commence on 9 May Read More...

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Taking Stock: KPMG will do Bishop Fleming's accounts for £125

Accounting Firms Taking Stock: KPMG will do Bishop Fleming's accounts for £125

8y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: KPMG will do Bishop Fleming's accoun...

Bishop Fleming amused, and bemused, at KPMG's offer to take on their accounting Read More...

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blur group makes restatements following FRC probe

Regulatory Bodies blur group makes restatements following FRC probe

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

blur group makes restatements following FRC probe

blur has now made a prior year restatement reducing its reported revenues for the six months to 30 June 2014 by $3.4m Read More...

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Haines Watts steps in as Clear Leisure CFO leaves

Accounting Firms Haines Watts steps in as Clear Leisure CFO leaves

9y Kevin Reed, Writer

Haines Watts steps in as Clear Leisure CFO leaves

Haines Watts to run the finances of AIM-listed leisure business, as its part-time CFO leaves to focus on other work Read More...

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Earnings manipulation key to accounting success

People Business Earnings manipulation key to accounting success

9y Richard Crump, Writer

Earnings manipulation key to accounting success

The most successful corporate accountants are those most willing to manage earnings, study finds Read More...

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KPMG facing probe as Quindell restates accounts

Accounting Firms KPMG facing probe as Quindell restates accounts

9y Richard Crump, Writer

KPMG facing probe as Quindell restates accounts

KPMG's work as auditors of Quindell to be probed by FRC as troubled insurer's accounts reveal series of accounting errors Read More...

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Taking Stock: Rihanna's new video 'stars' a wealthy accountant

Accounting Firms Taking Stock: Rihanna's new video 'stars' a wealthy accountant

9y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: Rihanna's new video 'stars' a wealth...

In the video the Bajan superstar can be seen kidnapping the accountant's wife and holding out for a ransom Read More...

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#AAYP 2015: Seeing through the cloud

People In Practice #AAYP 2015: Seeing through the cloud

9y Accountancy Age

#AAYP 2015: Seeing through the cloud

The introduction of cloud accounting software revolutionised how I viewed the profession, says d&t's Jessica Shears 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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Accountancy Age January 2015 App Out Now

Technology Accountancy Age January 2015 App Out Now

9y Richard Crump, Writer

Accountancy Age January 2015 App Out Now

This month's App includes the 2015 Power List and the Financial Director Salary Survey Read More...

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David vs Goliath? Small practitioners pick apart KPMG's SME move

Accounting Firms David vs Goliath? Small practitioners pick apart KPMG's SME move

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

David vs Goliath? Small practitioners pick apart K...

Storm erupts after Big Four firm announces it will take on high-street accountants and the mid-tier accountancy firms that focus predominantly on SME ...

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Scottish Police Authority audit quality panned

Audit Scottish Police Authority audit quality panned

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Scottish Police Authority audit quality panned

Unqualified 2013/14 accounts criticised while attention drawn to the poor quality of several aspects of the SPA's accounting records Read More...

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FRC launches probe into Tesco's audit and accounting scandal

Accounting Firms FRC launches probe into Tesco's audit and accounting scandal

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

FRC launches probe into Tesco's audit and accounti...

FRC launches investigation into preparation, approval and audit of Tesco's accounts Read More...

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Accounting gaffe leads to nurses being asked to 'work for free'

Politics Accounting gaffe leads to nurses being asked to 'work for free'

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Accounting gaffe leads to nurses being asked to 'w...

RCN said the draconian move by the NHS trust was badly damaging morale among nurses who already voluntarily work extra hours unpaid Read More...

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haysmacintyre reviewing audit of Global 6 Technologies accounts

Audit haysmacintyre reviewing audit of Global 6 Technologies accounts

9y Richard Crump, Writer

haysmacintyre reviewing audit of Global 6 Technolo...

haysmacintyre reviewing audit of Global 6 Technologies' accounts after replacing previous auditors Affinity Associates Read More...

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MPs blast KPMG over failings at Co-op Bank

Accounting Firms MPs blast KPMG over failings at Co-op Bank

9y Richard Crump, Writer

MPs blast KPMG over failings at Co-op Bank

KPMG, the FSA and Co-op Bank leadership criticised for role in 'sorry tale' of failing to discover accounting black hole sooner Read More...

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Colin: If you look after the pennies, Tesco...

Corporate Finance Colin: If you look after the pennies, Tesco...

10y Taking Stock

Colin: If you look after the pennies, Tesco...

Colin speculates on the state of Tesco's staff lounge following news of its profits recognition crisis Read More...

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Tesco suspends execs and call in Deloitte over profits overstatement

Accounting Standards Tesco suspends execs and call in Deloitte over profits overstatement

10y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Tesco suspends execs and call in Deloitte over pro...

Huge overstatement sees execs suspended, including UK FD, and Deloitte called in to investigate Read More...

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US lawmakers call for preservation of cash accounting

Accounting Standards US lawmakers call for preservation of cash accounting

10y Richard Crump, Writer

US lawmakers call for preservation of cash account...

US institute AICPA leads opposition to move to accrual accounting as part of reforms to federal tax code Read More...

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New masterclasses: FRS 102/small biz accounting

People Business New masterclasses: FRS 102/small biz accounting

10y Kevin Reed, Writer

New masterclasses: FRS 102/small biz accounting

Accountancy Age expands on last year's successful masterclasses with new series of courses Read More...

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Deloitte dismisses HP claim plans as 'utterly without merit'

Accounting Firms Deloitte dismisses HP claim plans as 'utterly without merit'

10y Richard Crump, Writer

Deloitte dismisses HP claim plans as 'utterly with...

HP plans to sue Deloitte over its auditing of Autonomy's accounts, lawyer tells court Read More...

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