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IAPA and UK200Group sign Memorandum of Understanding
IAPA and UK accounting and law firm association UK200 Group have signed a memorandum of understanding, in order for UK200 Group to officially.... read more
Deloitte and PwC sign Tech Talent Charter
Deloitte and PwC have signed the Tech Talent Charter, aiming to increase the number of women involved in technology-related roles.. read more
IAASB and WBCSD team up to incorporate sustainability into mainstream reporting
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has agreed to collaborate with the World Business Council for Sustainable.... read more
Webinars introduce database of sustainability reporting requirements
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has held two webinars to engage stakeholders at all levels with the collaborative.... read more
Organisations are still at high risk of common cyber-attacks
Cyber-attacks pose high risks for organisations as common attacks remain successful in exploiting vulnerabilities already known to the.... read more
IFAC elects new board members
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has elected three new board members.. read more
IAASB appoints four members to its board
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has appointed four members to its board, The Accountant has learnt.. read more
Next step in the Luxleaks trial to start
The LuxLeaks trial before the Luxembourg Court of Cassation will be held tomorrow (Thursday 23 November 2017).. read more
UK FRC opens an investigation into Mitie Group accounts
The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced that in conclusion of reviewing the annual report and accounts of Mitie Group it will open.... read more
UK FRC answers to critics but still fails to convince
The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued the report on the independent review of the sanctions imposed under its enforcement procedures.... read more
European Commission launches public consultation on how to encourage sustainable investments
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on how to better encourage the inclusion of environmental, social and governance (ESG).... read more
GRI former interim CEO appointed chair for board of directors
GRI has appointed its former interim CEO Eric Hespenheide, a former Deloitte partner, as the chairman of the GRI board of directors, effective 1.... read more
FRC plans to boost best practice in corporate reporting
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has planned to supplement its routine monitoring programme through targeted reviews of corporate reports and.... read more
European businesses are not ready for GDPR
Ninety two percent of European businesses are not ready for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), effective in May 2018, according to.... read more
Italian antitrust authority fines Big Four total of $26.6m for restrictive competition
Italy’s antitrust authority has sanctioned the Big Four for €23.7m ($26.6m) altogether, following a violation of Article 101 of the Treaty on the.... read more
Registrations for the World Congress of Accountants open
Registrations for the World Congress of Accountants 2018 (WCOA 2018) have opened. The congress will take place in Sydney, Australia, which last.... read more
IESBA launches public survey on audit fees
The International Ethics Standards Board of Accountants (IEBSA) has launched a public survey on the level of fees charged by audit firms.. read more
BDO to overtake Grant Thornton in South Africa following merger?
BDO South Africa has merged with Grant Thornton’s Cape Town and Port Elizabeth offices, effective from March 2018.. read more
Make Brexit better than Canadian free trade agreement, Scottish institute argues
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has urged the UK Government to secure a better Brexit deal than the new Comprehensive.... read more
UK advisory group calls to increase corporate reporting on social impacts
An independent advisory group set up by the UK government has called for the government and the UK FRC to explore how best to encourage UK.... read more
