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Interview Olivia Kirtley: Profession in search of divine influence
After two years as president of the International Federation of Accountant (IFAC), Olivia Kirtley has passed the baton to Rachel Grimes. Here.... read more
Greece’s government accounting, “the biggest lie of the century” – Kazarian
Paul B. Kazarian answered fundamental questions about his investigation on Greece’s public debt after his presentation at The Accountant &.... read more
Highlights from ISAR33
The latest United Nations Intergovernmental Working Group on Accounting and Reporting Standards (ISAR) serviced by the UN Conference on Trade and.... read more
Did you say transparency?
Prem Sikka, accounting professor at the University of Essex, asked industry stakeholders what is transparency, and why so many talk about it and so.... read more
Bringing accounting into the digital age
Paul Bulpitt, head of accounting at Xero, chair a panel of digital experts on the current trends in technology and what professional should look.... read more
Comment: Walking under ladders
What makes certain people lucky? It’s not just pure chance, writes Graeme Gordon.. read more
Comprehensive view from the locals: USA
The USA has voted for its new president, and while Donald Trump finalises his government’s appointments and economic actors await the effects of.... read more
Cherchez la femme
As part of the French professional body’s annual congress programme, the association of female professional accountants in business (AFECA –.... read more
Are EU Member States ready for the CCCTB?
The European Commission (EC) is re-launching the plan to establish a common EU tax base and to harmonise corporate tax systems within the single.... read more
Comment: Accountants and tax dodging
Accountants and financial advisors could soon face more penalties for helping clients avoid paying tax. Aziz Rahman, founder of business crime.... read more
Comment: The Changing Dynamics of Accountancy Worldwide
David Chitty, international accounting & audit director at Crowe Horwath International, was scheduled to be a panelist at The Accountant &.... read more
Analysis: The whispers disappear but the whirlwind remains
The IAPA and Allinial talks had very much been the talk in town since the two organisations had announced they were looking at merging. Months of.... read more
Comment: a subtle amendment in South African corporate governance code gives credence to the major shift that the new Code is introducing.
Kerry Jenkins, lead director of corporate governance, head of regulatory and compliance services at KPMG in South Africa, gives his view on the.... read more
USA professionals on presidential election: “Embarrassing, uninspiring, poisonous, the best of the worth”
In less than a week the USA will choose its next president. For the last two years, the republican and democrat nominations followed by the.... read more
Comment: We have made history together – thank you!
In this final blog as IIRC Chief Executive, Paul Druckman reflects on the scale and pace of change that the
“We need fewer stronger member firms in the Deloitte Global network” says Deloitte UK’s Thorne
Sharon Thorne, managing partner global for Deloitte UK, explains to Vincent Huck why Deloitte Northern European firms have decided to merge and how.... read more
“The boundaries imposed by the Big Four are coming down”, Jason Parker
As Parker Randall UK announces the merger with Streets Chartered Accountant and the rebranding of its international association, Jason Parker, CEO.... read more
Will auditors be out of a job tomorrow?
Following their presentation at The Accountant and International Accounting Bulletin annual conference, Sue Almond, head of audit and assurance at.... read more
In search of trust and relevance
International Accounting Bulletin and sister publication The Accountant held their annual conference in October. The day event was attended by.... read more
Comment: More than life or death
True business professionals are like diehard sports fans, writes Graeme Gordon, Executive Director, Praxity Global Alliance. read more
