FRC appoints John Hitchins as FRRP deputy chair
People In Practice

FRC appoints John Hitchins as FRRP deputy chair

8y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC appoints John Hitchins as FRRP deputy chair

John Hitchins was a partner with PwC for 26 years until he retired in 2014 Read More...

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Geoffrey Green to replace Fleck as FRRP chair
Corporate Governance

Geoffrey Green to replace Fleck as FRRP chair

9y Richard Crump , Writer

Geoffrey Green to replace Fleck as FRRP chair

Former senior partner of global law firm Ashurst to join body responsible for reviewing company accounts Read More...

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EX-Tate & Lyle FD joins Diploma board
People Business

EX-Tate & Lyle FD joins Diploma board

11y Richard Crump , Writer

EX-Tate & Lyle FD joins Diploma board

Chartered accountant John Nicholas joins board of Diploma with effect from 1 June Read More...

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Ex-Logica/WS Atkins FD joins Waterman board
People Business

Ex-Logica/WS Atkins FD joins Waterman board

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Ex-Logica/WS Atkins FD joins Waterman board

Richard John Piper joins Waterman Group as non-exec with immediate effect Read More...

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Accounting regulation “toothless”, say readers
Regulatory Bodies

Accounting regulation “toothless”, say readers

11y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Accounting regulation “toothless”, say readers

HP's £5.5bn write-down following its acquisition of Autonomy exposes "toothless" accounting regulation, say readers Read More...

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Accountancy regulation “toothless”, say Citi analysts
Regulatory Bodies

Accountancy regulation “toothless”, say Citi analysts

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Accountancy regulation “toothless”, say Citi analy...

Analysts at Citi, an advisor to Autonomy on the HP takeover, criticise the way financial reporting is policed by the FRRP Read More...

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FRRP sees improvement in principal risks reporting
Corporate Governance

FRRP sees improvement in principal risks reporting

12y Richard Crump , Writer

FRRP sees improvement in principal risks reporting

Reporting of principal risks and uncertainties in companies' annual accounts subject of improvement says FRRP Read More...

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FRRP ticks off Pendragon for accounting error
Company News

FRRP ticks off Pendragon for accounting error

12y Richard Crump , Writer

FRRP ticks off Pendragon for accounting error

Pendragon corrects its 2011 accounts after overstating its cash flows from operations and investment activities Read More...

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Financial reporting watchdog to share more information with Audit Inspection Unit
Audit

Financial reporting watchdog to share more information with Audit Inspectio...

12y Richard Crump , Writer

Financial reporting watchdog to share more informa...

Changes aim to improve communication between Financial Reporting Review Panel and AIU and allow Panel more discretion to announce significant changes ...

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Property and retail in focus for reporting watchdog
Regulatory Bodies

Property and retail in focus for reporting watchdog

12y Rose Orlik

Property and retail in focus for reporting watchdo...

The Financial Reporting Review Panel will pay particular attention to retail, commercial property and support services in 2012/13 Read More...

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Risk report chairman talks big on disclosure
Business Regulation

Risk report chairman talks big on disclosure

13y Rose Orlik

Risk report chairman talks big on disclosure

Risk reporting expert Bill Knight mocks RBS for poor disclosure, but where was he in 2008? Read More...

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FRRP consults to boost communication
Regulatory Bodies

FRRP consults to boost communication

13y Rose Orlik

FRRP consults to boost communication

The Financial Reporting Review Panel is consulting to make its work more visible Read More...

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Narrative risk reporting 'widely improved'
Business Regulation

Narrative risk reporting 'widely improved'

13y Rose Orlik

Narrative risk reporting 'widely improved'

Narrative reporting has improved leading to better risk disclosure, according to the FRRP Read More...

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Big Four tour de force as FRC recruits 13 new members
Regulatory Bodies

Big Four tour de force as FRC recruits 13 new members

13y Rose Orlik

Big Four tour de force as FRC recruits 13 new memb...

The Financial Reporting Review Panel has 13 new members, with six from Big Four firms Read More...

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Financial Reporting Review Panel chief to shake up RBS report
Corporate Finance

Financial Reporting Review Panel chief to shake up RBS report

13y Rose Orlik

Financial Reporting Review Panel chief to shake up...

Panel chairman to quicken publication of FSA's RBS collapse inquiry Read More...

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Rio Tinto enquiry closed by accounting watchdog
Audit

Rio Tinto enquiry closed by accounting watchdog

13y Rose Orlik

Rio Tinto enquiry closed by accounting watchdog

FRRP closes enquiry over the narrative information contained in Rio Tinto's 2008 annual report Read More...

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Boards failing to reveal 'risks and uncertainties'
Regulatory Bodies

Boards failing to reveal 'risks and uncertainties'

13y Gavin Hinks

Boards failing to reveal 'risks and uncertainties'

Watchdog warns that many board members need to do more to report the risks and uncertainties facing their companies Read More...

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Niche companies' accounts under focus in 2011
Accounting Standards

Niche companies' accounts under focus in 2011

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Niche companies' accounts under focus in 2011

Recognition of risk in the accounts of companies operating in niche markets is the focus of the FRRP next year Read More...

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LSE refutes Hogg's claims UKLA move will create "synergies"
Company News

LSE refutes Hogg's claims UKLA move will create "synergies"

14y Mario Christodoulou

LSE refutes Hogg's claims UKLA move will create "s...

LSE said UKLA is not a good fit with the FRC Read More...

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AIM-listed companies need to lift financial reporting standards
Audit

AIM-listed companies need to lift financial reporting standards

14y Mario Christodoulou

AIM-listed companies need to lift financial report...

FRRP report calls for improvement to reporting standards Read More...

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IT, property and media accounts face FRC scrutiny
Company News

IT, property and media accounts face FRC scrutiny

14y Nick Huber

IT, property and media accounts face FRC scrutiny

Financial Reporting Review Panel to focus on industries that rely on discretionary spend Read More...

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Jigsaw numbers didn't fit into place: FRRP
Accounting Standards

Jigsaw numbers didn't fit into place: FRRP

15y Mario Christodoulou

Jigsaw numbers didn't fit into place: FRRP

High street retailer found wanting by reporting watchdog Read More...

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M&A recovery puts intangible asset valuations in spotlight
Accounting Standards

M&A recovery puts intangible asset valuations in spotlight

15y Mario Christodoulou

M&A recovery puts intangible asset valuations in s...

FRRP to keep an eye on the use of IFRS3 as acquisitions increase Read More...

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Concerns over FTSE 250 company's accounting policy
Audit

Concerns over FTSE 250 company's accounting policy

15y Mario Christodoulou

Concerns over FTSE 250 company's accounting policy

Brewin Dolphin told it failed to report intangible assets properly Read More...

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Watchdog to bite on ‘sensitive’ data
Accounting Standards

Watchdog to bite on ‘sensitive’ data

15y Mario Christodoulou

Watchdog to bite on ‘sensitive’ data

FRRP concerned companies will duck segmental accounting rules Read More...

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FRRP to investigate revenue reporting during downturn
Accounting Standards

FRRP to investigate revenue reporting during downturn

15y Mario Christodoulou

FRRP to investigate revenue reporting during downt...

Recession could cause rise in figure inflation Read More...

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FRC brings in six to reporting review board
Corporate Governance

FRC brings in six to reporting review board

15y Accountancy Age

FRC brings in six to reporting review board

Reporting watchdog beefs up Financial Reporting Review Panel with six new members, including finance directors of Standard Chartered Bank, Legal &...

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