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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
Comment: Human rights compliance – the new benchmark to measure business performance?
What, these days, is the benchmark for outstanding companies? Is it their annual results and profit margins, positioning within the FTSE 100 or.... read more
Paul B. Kazarian granted special editors’ award of global accountancy magazines for his contribution to strengthening democracy through government financial management
Investor and philanthropist Paul B. Kazarian will receive a special editors’ award from The Accountant and International Accounting Bulletin during.... read more
Comment: the changing role of the general counsel
Daniel Lichtenstein, general counsel of Grant Thornton International Ltd, reacts to KPMG's report on how corporate leaders view the General Counsel.... read more
Comment: UK FRC refreshes Cadbury’s governance legacy with a conference on corporate culture but what the City needs is to tackle its memory problem
The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) organised a conference on Tuesday 20 September entitled Culture to Capital: Aligning Corporate Behaviour.... read more
Comment: Banking on ethics
By Lee White | We surveyed over 700 bankers and financial practitioners from around the world to look under the bonnet of ethics in banking and.... read more
Comprehensive view from the locals: Venezuela
Ricardo Ruiz Betancourt, partner at MGI P&P Asociados, explains how MGI members are managing Venezuela’s chaotic environment.. read more
Comment: Riding the wave to fortune
Don’t be afraid to seize an opportunity, Graeme Gordon, executive director of Praxity Global Alliance, writes. read more
