Institutes positive in defeat
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Institutes positive in defeat

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

Institutes positive in defeat

ICAEW and CIPFA vow to continue building a closer working relationship, despite losing out in merger vote Read More...

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Policy holders want public E&Y hearing
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Policy holders want public E&Y hearing

21y Paul Grant

Policy holders want public E&Y hearing

Equitable members argue human rights over JDS tribunal Read More...

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Only beaten by apathy
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Only beaten by apathy

21y AccountancyAge.com

Only beaten by apathy

For the ICAEW council and executive, the result could hardly have been more galling. They had required a two-thirds majority, and nearly got it, falli...

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ICAEW drops out of CPD collaboration
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ICAEW drops out of CPD collaboration

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

ICAEW drops out of CPD collaboration

Inter-institute relations nosedive as CCAB plans for coordinating development lose key player Read More...

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Merger failure: what the papers say
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Merger failure: what the papers say

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

Merger failure: what the papers say

As the dust settles on the failed merger attempt between the ICAEW and CIPFA, the national newspapers have given their coverage on the issue. Here fol...

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ICAEW-CIPFA merger rejected
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ICAEW-CIPFA merger rejected

21y Damian Wild

ICAEW-CIPFA merger rejected

65.7% of members back merger, short of 66.7% majority needed Read More...

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ICAS calls for CCAB collaboration after failed merger
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ICAS calls for CCAB collaboration after failed merger

21y Nicholas Neveling

ICAS calls for CCAB collaboration after failed mer...

Scottish institute says failed ICAEW/CIPFA merger shows that institutes need to work together through CCAB Read More...

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CIPFA members vote on merger
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CIPFA members vote on merger

21y AccountancyAge.com

CIPFA members vote on merger

CIPFA members vote after remarkably brief special general meeting Read More...

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Anstee says vote provides mandate for change
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Anstee says vote provides mandate for change

21y Nicholas Neveling

Anstee says vote provides mandate for change

ICAEW chief executive Eric Anstee says narrow miss on merger vote provides basis for closer cooperation with CIPFA Read More...

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CIPFA upbeat despite 'no' vote
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CIPFA upbeat despite 'no' vote

21y Alex Hawkes

CIPFA upbeat despite 'no' vote

Despite failure of merger proposals CIPFA remains upbeat Read More...

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Merger soap opera to roll on
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Merger soap opera to roll on

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

Merger soap opera to roll on

Just hours since the proposed ICAEW/CIPFA merger narrowly failed, we look at some of the first opinions formed within the accountancy profession  Read...

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Ex-ICAEW presidents in eleventh-hour plea
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Ex-ICAEW presidents in eleventh-hour plea

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

Ex-ICAEW presidents in eleventh-hour plea

Former ICAEW presidents have called for members to vote in favour of merger plans, with online voting open until Sunday morning Read More...

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Poll shows merger antipathy
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Poll shows merger antipathy

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

Poll shows merger antipathy

Members reject merger in droves, according to Accountancy Age poll Read More...

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Merger campaign has cost ICAEW £1.42m
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Merger campaign has cost ICAEW £1.42m

21y James Bennett

Merger campaign has cost ICAEW £1.42m

ICAEW reveals it has spent £1.42m over 18 months in the build up to possible consolidation Read More...

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Scotland's in rebellious mood
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Scotland's in rebellious mood

21y Damian Wild

Scotland's in rebellious mood

It may be the best part of a week before we know whether the ICAEW/CIPFA merger will proceed, but already the recriminations are in full swing. Read ...

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First degree merger: the ICAEW and CIPFA vote
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First degree merger: the ICAEW and CIPFA vote

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

First degree merger: the ICAEW and CIPFA vote

The debate over the pros and cons of uniting CIPFA and the ICAEW has reached a crescendo, just three weeks before members of both institutes cast the...

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ICAS opposes merged institute name in parliament
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ICAS opposes merged institute name in parliament

21y James Bennett

ICAS opposes merged institute name in parliament

Opposition to proposed name for merged institute grows, as motions are tabled north and south of the border in Parliament Read More...

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Scots close door to fast-track CIPFA members
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Scots close door to fast-track CIPFA members

21y James Bennett

Scots close door to fast-track CIPFA members

Scottish institute closes fast track membership scheme of ICAS to CIPFA members due to 'changing accountancy landscape' Read More...

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'Name issue shouldn't cloud merger vote'
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'Name issue shouldn't cloud merger vote'

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

'Name issue shouldn't cloud merger vote'

Chief executives say ICAEW and CIPFA members shouldn't let controversy over name of merged institute sway voting choice Read More...

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Scotland's first minister slams ICAEW name plans
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Scotland's first minister slams ICAEW name plans

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

Scotland's first minister slams ICAEW name plans

Scotland's first minister Jack McConnell backs ICAS against ICAEW plans for new institute name Read More...

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ICAS supports 'Big Bang' approach to IFRS
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ICAS supports 'Big Bang' approach to IFRS

21y Nicholas Neveling

ICAS supports 'Big Bang' approach to IFRS

Scottish institute calls on ASB to implement IFRS as soon as reasonably possible Read More...

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ACCA steps up the pressure over unqualifieds
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ACCA steps up the pressure over unqualifieds

21y Paul Grant

ACCA steps up the pressure over unqualifieds

Institute leads calls for government to regulate profession Read More...

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Polls differ on merger result
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Polls differ on merger result

21y Kevin Reed , Writer

Polls differ on merger result

ICAEW says 'consolidation roadshows' are convincing members that merger plans with CIPFA should go ahead Read More...

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ACCA case sets precedent
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ACCA case sets precedent

21y Alex Hawkes

ACCA case sets precedent

Senior insolvency partner successfully challenges disciplinary proceedings brought against him by his institute Read More...

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ICAEW launches 'operational effectiveness' guidance
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ICAEW launches 'operational effectiveness' guidance

21y James Bennett

ICAEW launches 'operational effectiveness' guidanc...

Institute issues 'first of its kind' exposure draft for easier finance service organisation control methods for accountants Read More...

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Honorary ACCA membership for Tweedie
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Honorary ACCA membership for Tweedie

21y Rachael Singh

Honorary ACCA membership for Tweedie

Sir David Tweedie awarded honorary membership of ACCA Read More...

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CIPFA graduates can use DPA
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CIPFA graduates can use DPA

21y Rachael Singh

CIPFA graduates can use DPA

CIPFA graduates of diploma in public audit can use DPA after their name Read More...

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