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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
Editor's letter: Trust’s all folks!
So this is farewell. This is my last editorial as I move on to pastures new (a great title called Responsible Investor) after almost five eventful.... read more
Comment: Home is where the heart is
An enforced ‘detox’ can work wonders in professional services, Graeme Gordon, executive director, Praxity Global Alliance, writes. read more
Deloitte UK’s appointment of Dave Hartnett epitomises revolving doors disgrace: Private Eye journalists’ parliamentary testimony
The appointment in 2013 of Dave Hartnett, former permanent secretary for tax at HMRC, to work for Deloitte UK was described as “disgraceful” by Ian.... read more
Paul Kazarian’s acceptance speech for the William Pitt the Younger Award
Investor and philanthropist Paul B. Kazarian received a special editors’ award from The Accountant and International Accounting Bulletin during the.... read more
Difficulties to overcome post-coup in Turkey
While Russian sanctions and the failed coup have impacted Turkish accounting firms and their clients over the past 12 months, longer-term concerns.... read more
Comment: From threat to opportunity
Now is the time to benefit from Brexit, says Graeme Gordon, Executive Director of Praxity Global Alliance.I shouldn’t really be talking about.... read more
