EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank

Audit EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank

10y Kevin Reed, Writer

EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank

EY says issues at the Co-operative Bank may cast doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern Read More...

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FRC to probe Grant Thornton’s AssetCo audit work

Accounting Firms FRC to probe Grant Thornton’s AssetCo audit work

10y Naomi Rainey, Writer

FRC to probe Grant Thornton’s AssetCo audit work

Watchdog launches investigation as Grant Thornton faces £50.8m claim for negligence from the former providers of London’s fire engines Read More...

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Betfair pays £80m to investors contrary to accounting rules

Accounting Standards Betfair pays £80m to investors contrary to accounting rules

10y Naomi Rainey, Writer

Betfair pays £80m to investors contrary to account...

The gambling business admits to breaching ICAEW guidance from 2011 to 2013 Read More...

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Accountancy Age July App out now

Technology Accountancy Age July App out now

10y Richard Crump, Writer

Accountancy Age July App out now

Accountancy Age July App available to download Read More...

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FRC extends Cup Trust investigation to include audited accounts

Audit FRC extends Cup Trust investigation to include audited accounts

10y Richard Crump, Writer

FRC extends Cup Trust investigation to include aud...

FRC extends the scope of its investigation into controversial charity The Cup Trust to include preparation and audit of financial statements Read More...

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Co-op Bank to raise £400m as losses widen

Company News Co-op Bank to raise £400m as losses widen

10y Richard Crump, Writer

Co-op Bank to raise £400m as losses widen

Co-operative Bank to launch £400m rights issue following discovery of costs related to past misconduct Read More...

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KPMG resigns as Poundworld auditors

Audit KPMG resigns as Poundworld auditors

10y Richard Crump, Writer

KPMG resigns as Poundworld auditors

KPMG resigns as Poundworld auditors based on concerns over company governance Read More...

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Autonomy overstated profits by 80%, HP claims

Audit Autonomy overstated profits by 80%, HP claims

10y Richard Crump, Writer

Autonomy overstated profits by 80%, HP claims

HP drastically revises the 2010 performance of Autonomy in restated accounts filed on Companies House Read More...

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PwC: RSA's problems limited to Irish operation

Audit PwC: RSA's problems limited to Irish operation

10y Kevin Reed, Writer

PwC: RSA's problems limited to Irish operation

Reviews involving auditors, external assurance and internal audit, outline extent of financial and control issues at RSA's Irish division Read More...

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HP says accounting a 'ridiculous' excuse for Autonomy writedown

Accounting Standards HP says accounting a 'ridiculous' excuse for Autonomy writedown

10y Kevin Reed, Writer

HP says accounting a 'ridiculous' excuse for Auton...

HP hits back at former Autonomy directors' claim that an accounting misunderstanding is the real reason HP had to make multi-billion dollar writedown ...

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Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year

People In Practice Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year

10y Kevin Reed, Writer

Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year

We're back on 2 January Read More

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Leader: RTI's burden hangs over SMEs and advisers

Administration Leader: RTI's burden hangs over SMEs and advisers

10y Kevin Reed, Writer

Leader: RTI's burden hangs over SMEs and advisers

Cutting red tape and introducing RTI are policies that just don't fit together, says Kevin Reed Read More...

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Speedy Hire CEO quits as accounting irregularities found

Company News Speedy Hire CEO quits as accounting irregularities found

10y Richard Crump, Writer

Speedy Hire CEO quits as accounting irregularities...

Certain control processes within rental group's Gulf-based international business "repeatedly and deliberately circumvented" Read More...

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BT criticised over its accounting for network costs

Accounting Standards BT criticised over its accounting for network costs

10y Kevin Reed, Writer

BT criticised over its accounting for network cost...

Network rivals hit out at BT over its allocation of costs Read More...

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FRC inspecting Co-op Bank's 2012 accounts

Company News FRC inspecting Co-op Bank's 2012 accounts

10y Richard Crump, Writer

FRC inspecting Co-op Bank's 2012 accounts

Reporting watchdog confirms it is scrutinising the Co-Op Bank's financial reporting Read More...

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Hailo late in filing accounts at Companies House

Company News Hailo late in filing accounts at Companies House

10y Richard Crump, Writer

Hailo late in filing accounts at Companies House

Black cab app developer is producing first set of audited accounts Read More...

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Annual reports obfuscate performance, say readers

Corporate Governance Annual reports obfuscate performance, say readers

10y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Annual reports obfuscate performance, say readers

In a poll, Accountancy Age readers agree companies' annual reports obfuscate performance by including too many disclosures Read More...

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Annual reports serving too many masters

Accounting Standards Annual reports serving too many masters

10y Richard Crump, Writer

Annual reports serving too many masters

Annual reports have become filled with "obfuscation" and a "lack of insight" investor claims Read More...

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BIS warned on consequences of raising audit thresholds

Accounting Standards BIS warned on consequences of raising audit thresholds

10y Richard Crump, Writer

BIS warned on consequences of raising audit thresh...

Government warned against increasing the range of businesses that are exempt from having an audit Read More...

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Colin: Don't play fast and loose with accounts

Accounting Standards Colin: Don't play fast and loose with accounts

10y Taking Stock

Colin: Don't play fast and loose with accounts

Colin wonders whether the FIA's accounts would pass their MOT Read More...

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Firms expected to review pensions accounting following WHSmith ruling

Accounting Standards Firms expected to review pensions accounting following WHSmith ruling

10y Rachael Singh, Writer

Firms expected to review pensions accounting follo...

FRC investigation into WHSmith accounts could see advisers and clients review pension liabilities on financial statements Read More...

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Intuit launches accountants’ edition of Quickbooks 2014

Technology Intuit launches accountants’ edition of Quickbooks 2014

11y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Intuit launches accountants’ edition of Quickbooks...

Intuit makes refinements to its 2014 accountants' edition of Quickbooks Read More...

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SFO charges Olympus over accounting scandal

Company News SFO charges Olympus over accounting scandal

11y Richard Crump, Writer

SFO charges Olympus over accounting scandal

Serious Fraud Office brings prosecution against Olympus and its UK subsidiary in connection to a £1.1bn accounting scandal Read More...

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RBS fined £5.6m over reporting blunders

Company News RBS fined £5.6m over reporting blunders

11y Richard Crump, Writer

RBS fined £5.6m over reporting blunders

City watchdog finds Royal Bank of Scotland failed to properly report 44.8 million trades between November 2007 and February 2013 Read More...

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FCA ends iSoft accounting fraud court battle

Company News FCA ends iSoft accounting fraud court battle

11y Fleur Doidge CRN & Rachael Singh

FCA ends iSoft accounting fraud court battle

Second retrial ruled 'not in the public interest' says Financial Conduct Authority Read More...

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FRC overshoots budget by £1.6m

Regulatory Bodies FRC overshoots budget by £1.6m

11y Richard Crump, Writer

FRC overshoots budget by £1.6m

Total expenditure in 2012/13 was £25.5m, driven up by a rise in disciplinary case costs Read More...

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Former Olympus execs sentenced over accounting fraud

Company News Former Olympus execs sentenced over accounting fraud

11y Richard Crump, Writer

Former Olympus execs sentenced over accounting fra...

Three former executives at Japanese camera maker Olympus handed suspended jail sentences for their part in a £1bn accounting fraud Read More...

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