Ruspetro CFO steps up to acting CEO
People Business

Ruspetro CFO steps up to acting CEO

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Ruspetro CFO steps up to acting CEO

Tom Reed appointed acting CEO at oil and gas explorer Ruspreto Read More...

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America has put the mockers on EU audit reform
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America has put the mockers on EU audit reform

13y Richard Crump , Writer

America has put the mockers on EU audit reform

Decision to prohibit mandatory rotation in the US puts question mark over EU audit policy Read More...

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US accountants applaud mandatory audit rotation block
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US accountants applaud mandatory audit rotation block

13y Richard Crump , Writer

US accountants applaud mandatory audit rotation bl...

US decision to prohibit mandatory audit rotation sends "clear message" to end debate in Europe Read More...

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CFOs willing to splash the cash as confidence returns
People Business

CFOs willing to splash the cash as confidence returns

13y Richard Crump , Writer

CFOs willing to splash the cash as confidence retu...

Growing optimism in the economy is spurring chief financial officers from big business to pursue expansionary strategies, Deloitte survey finds Read M...

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FTSE 100 exec pension pay falling
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FTSE 100 exec pension pay falling

13y Richard Crump , Writer

FTSE 100 exec pension pay falling

FTSE 100 pension provisions falling and HMRC benefiting for new tax allowance, survey finds Read More...

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IIA launches new audit code for banks
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IIA launches new audit code for banks

13y Richard Crump , Writer

IIA launches new audit code for banks

New code extends remit of internal auditors to assess the management of risks in banks and financial institutions Read More...

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Shelley Stock Hutter looking to join international network
Accounting Firms

Shelley Stock Hutter looking to join international network

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Shelley Stock Hutter looking to join international...

Accountancy Age understands that Shelley Stock Hutter is actively searching for an international network to join Read More...

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Staffline group FD resigns
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Staffline group FD resigns

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Staffline group FD resigns

G4S Integrated Services finance director Phillip Ledgard succeeds Tim Jackson at recruitment firm Staffline Read More...

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Ofgem CEO returns to KPMG
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Ofgem CEO returns to KPMG

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Ofgem CEO returns to KPMG

Alistair Buchanan, CEO of UK electricity and gas markets regulator Ofgem, returns to KPMG as hairman of its power and utilities practice Read More...

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Former Olympus execs sentenced over accounting fraud
Company News

Former Olympus execs sentenced over accounting fraud

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Former Olympus execs sentenced over accounting fra...

Three former executives at Japanese camera maker Olympus handed suspended jail sentences for their part in a £1bn accounting fraud Read More...

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FRC launches search for new conduct committee chair
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FRC launches search for new conduct committee chair

13y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC launches search for new conduct committee chai...

Richard Fleck, chair of the FRC's conduct committee, is to step down at the end of the year Read More...

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Interview: EY managing partner Steve Varley
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Interview: EY managing partner Steve Varley

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Interview: EY managing partner Steve Varley

EY managing partner Steve Varley explains the firm's branding strategy and why it is the most globally focused of the Big Four Read More...

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NAO qualifies local government accounts
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NAO qualifies local government accounts

13y Richard Crump , Writer

NAO qualifies local government accounts

Department for Communities and Local Government accounts qualified following spending breaches Read More...

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Ernst & Young rebrands as Weinberger becomes global chairman
Accounting Firms

Ernst & Young rebrands as Weinberger becomes global chairman

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Ernst & Young rebrands as Weinberger becomes g...

Mark Weinberger takes global chairman role as Ernst & Young adopts a new brand name, logo and tagline Read More...

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Barclays defends Big Four audit role
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Barclays defends Big Four audit role

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays defends Big Four audit role

Current banking audit rules "working for shareholders", Barclays claims in Competition Commission submission Read More...

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New disciplinary arrangements published by FRC
Accounting Standards

New disciplinary arrangements published by FRC

13y Richard Crump , Writer

New disciplinary arrangements published by FRC

FRC no longer be required to consult with the professional institutes before beginning an investigation under new disciplinary arrangements Read More...

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Redcentric demerger sees FD’s departure lined up
Company News

Redcentric demerger sees FD’s departure lined up

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Redcentric demerger sees FD’s departure lined up

Peter Hallett, chief financial officer of Redcentric, is to resign following the successful demerger with Redstone Read More...

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IASB chair calls for behavioural change in disclosures
Accounting Standards

IASB chair calls for behavioural change in disclosures

13y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB chair calls for behavioural change in disclos...

Hans Hoogervorst outlines a series of "simple" measures that will improve disclosures in financial reporting Read More...

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Ernst & Young wins audit of Iberia
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Ernst & Young wins audit of Iberia

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Ernst & Young wins audit of Iberia

Iberia audit is latest high-profile win for Ernst & Young, following successful Land Securities and BG tenders Read More...

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Retiring PwC global assurance partner joins CRH board
People Business

Retiring PwC global assurance partner joins CRH board

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Retiring PwC global assurance partner joins CRH bo...

Donald McGovern, who retires from PwC following a 39 year career with the firm, is joining the board of CRH Read More...

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Ex-KPMG accountant joins Carpetright board
People Business

Ex-KPMG accountant joins Carpetright board

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Ex-KPMG accountant joins Carpetright board

Andrew Page, currently the chief executive of Restaurant Group, is to join the specialist carpet retailer next month Read More...

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Torex Group financial accountant jailed for false accounting
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Torex Group financial accountant jailed for false accounting

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Torex Group financial accountant jailed for false ...

Mark Woodbridge jailed for three years and ten months for his part in a false accounting scandal at the software company between 2006 and 2007 Read Mo...

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FRC dismisses enhanced audit competition role
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FRC dismisses enhanced audit competition role

13y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC dismisses enhanced audit competition role

Reporting watchdog questions usefulness of secondary duty of promoting competition between audit firms Read More...

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Auditors acted as “cheerleaders” for questionable bank reporting
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Auditors acted as “cheerleaders” for questionable bank reporting

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Auditors acted as “cheerleaders” for questionable ...

Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards recommends that banks be made to create a separate set of accounts for regulators Read More...

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Malcolm Furber elected as CIMA president
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Malcolm Furber elected as CIMA president

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Malcolm Furber elected as CIMA president

CIMA appoints Malcolm Furber as president Read More...

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Former E&Y accountant joins Liverpool FC as CFO
People Business

Former E&Y accountant joins Liverpool FC as CFO

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Former E&Y accountant joins Liverpool FC as CF...

Andy Hughes, who trained with Ernst & Young, joins Liverpool FC as CFO Read More...

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Institute tie-up on far side of world has UK ramifications
Accounting Standards

Institute tie-up on far side of world has UK ramifications

13y Richard Crump , Writer

Institute tie-up on far side of world has UK ramif...

UK institutes should take heed if New Zealand and Australia are able to create a new joint trans-Tasman accountancy body Read More...

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