PwC appointed as auditor to probe Vatican finances
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PwC appointed as auditor to probe Vatican finances

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

PwC appointed as auditor to probe Vatican finances

Pope's bid to clean up the Vatican's finances sees the appointment of PwC as external auditor Read More...

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Deloitte ditched as Balfour Beatty and SEGRO pick new auditors
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Deloitte ditched as Balfour Beatty and SEGRO pick new auditors

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

Deloitte ditched as Balfour Beatty and SEGRO pick ...

PwC and KPMG pick up SEGRO and Balfour Beatty audits respectively, from incumbent Deloitte Read More...

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ICAS chief urges accountants take 'personal responsibility' on ethics
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ICAS chief urges accountants take 'personal responsibility' on ethics

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

ICAS chief urges accountants take 'personal respon...

Anton Colella calls on ICAS members to mentor less experienced accountants, as the institute launches a major drive on ethics Read More...

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Corruption rife among accountants, says survey of profession
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Corruption rife among accountants, says survey of profession

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Corruption rife among accountants, says survey of ...

Nearly two thirds of accountants don't believe employees are protected from victimisation if they report the wrongdoing of a client Read More...

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Politicians lambast accounting firms over Kids Company collapse
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Politicians lambast accounting firms over Kids Company collapse

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Politicians lambast accounting firms over Kids Com...

Bernard Jenkin MP, brands the failure "a collective passing of the buck which I am rather uncomfortable with." Read More...

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EU's plan gives opportunity to restore audit confidence
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EU's plan gives opportunity to restore audit confidence

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

EU's plan gives opportunity to restore audit confi...

Haddrill says the new legislation gives the profession the opportunity to "make sure the public can have confidence in the regulatory regime Read More...

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Tesco reports 55% profit slump amid hint of SFO deal
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Tesco reports 55% profit slump amid hint of SFO deal

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Tesco reports 55% profit slump amid hint of SFO de...

Tesco is hopeful of securing a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the SFO Read More...

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Accountants to play key role in new BEPS rules: OECD chiefs
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Accountants to play key role in new BEPS rules: OECD chiefs

11y Keith Nuthall

Accountants to play key role in new BEPS rules: OE...

Advisers and finance chiefs will be instrumental in managing compliance with tax and transfer pricing reporting rules, OECD chiefs tell Accountancy Ag...

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BEPS: Implementing the OECD's recommendations
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BEPS: Implementing the OECD's recommendations

11y Accountancy Age

BEPS: Implementing the OECD's recommendations

The OECD's BEPs project will put a big focus on multinational's tax affairs - Thomas McFarlane takes us through the impact of some of its recommendati...

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FRC consults in readiness for EU audit rules
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FRC consults in readiness for EU audit rules

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

FRC consults in readiness for EU audit rules

The move marks FRC's latest foray into ramping up confidence in corporate governance and reporting by UK companies Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG/Metro Bank + Big Four tech v audit
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Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG/Metro Bank + Big Four tech v audit

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG/Metro Bank + Big Four ...

Editor Kevin Reed talks about the Big Four's move towards tech services - how does this fit with creating a satisfactory model for audit? Read More...

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Leader: Big Four build analytics skills, but audit concerns linger
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Leader: Big Four build analytics skills, but audit concerns linger

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

Leader: Big Four build analytics skills, but audit...

The Big Four are moving fast to build up data and analytics offerings, but when will they deal with concerns about how robust and transparent their au...

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Tough risk assurance systems still lacking, says IIA report
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Tough risk assurance systems still lacking, says IIA report

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Tough risk assurance systems still lacking, says I...

Boards will not get an adequate overview of the effectiveness of risk management processes as a result, the institute stresses Read More...

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Boards must use ethics to drive value, say accountants
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Boards must use ethics to drive value, say accountants

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

Boards must use ethics to drive value, say account...

Moral courage needed in boardrooms to drive value, says Chartered Accountants Worldwide Read More...

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KPMG Switzerland launches internal probe into FIFA audits
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KPMG Switzerland launches internal probe into FIFA audits

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

KPMG Switzerland launches internal probe into FIFA...

Earlier this year FIFA's audit and compliance committee agreed to keep KPMG Switzerland on as auditors for 2015-2018 Read More...

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Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap
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Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap

As Deloitte posts 6% growth for its 2014/15 fee income, it reveals pay gap data for the first time Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: Graduate applications & corporate culture
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Friday Afternoon Live: Graduate applications & corporate culture

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: Graduate applications & cor...

Can practitioners assess corporate culture, plus changes in 'elite' firms' application processes Read More...

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IIA urges greater assurance on reporting environmental and social impacts
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IIA urges greater assurance on reporting environmental and social impacts

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

IIA urges greater assurance on reporting environme...

A 2017 deadline for large companies to publish a wide range of non-financial information has increased its relevance to boards, IIA says Read More...

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Internal audit code helps drive behavioural shift in boardroom, survey finds
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Internal audit code helps drive behavioural shift in boardroom, survey find...

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Internal audit code helps drive behavioural shift ...

Among the bigger shifts in corporate behaviour was access to the board Read More...

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KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44m audit
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KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44m audit

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44...

PwC was replaced by the bank in order to comply with new regulations that require auditors to be replaced more frequently Read More...

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IASB opens consultation on changes to pension accounting
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IASB opens consultation on changes to pension accounting

11y Professional Pensions

IASB opens consultation on changes to pension acco...

IASB consults on proposed narrow-scope amendments to its pension accounting requirements Read More...

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Advisers: Keep abreast of tech to avoid money laundering pain
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Advisers: Keep abreast of tech to avoid money laundering pain

11y Accountancy Age

Advisers: Keep abreast of tech to avoid money laun...

Being vigilant with clients over money laundering and terrorist financing requires an appreciation of tech advances. Tania Hayes reveals the latest IT...

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Vatican anoints ex-Deloitte man as Church auditor general
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Vatican anoints ex-Deloitte man as Church auditor general

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Vatican anoints ex-Deloitte man as Church auditor ...

Ex-chairman and CEO of Deloitte in Italy installed as the Vatican's first auditor-general Read More...

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Professionalism and 'success from the City' key for ICAEW and ICAS
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Professionalism and 'success from the City' key for ICAEW and ICAS

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Professionalism and 'success from the City' key fo...

ICAEW's president Andrew Ratcliffe and his counterpart at ICAS, Jim Pettigrew, gave speeches outlining their respective visions for the future Read Mo...

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FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants
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FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountants

11y Accountancy Age

FCA defends secondments with ‘Big Four’ accountant...

Regulator says secondments to and from Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, and EY bring critical skills and knowledge. Read More...

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FA chairman questions KPMG's audit role in FIFA corruption scandal
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FA chairman questions KPMG's audit role in FIFA corruption scandal

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

FA chairman questions KPMG's audit role in FIFA co...

Greg Dyke says KPMG Switzerland should be questioned about audit work at FIFA relating to a £7m payment Read More...

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GT in Deloitte audit swoop as change continues at veterinary group
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GT in Deloitte audit swoop as change continues at veterinary group

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

GT in Deloitte audit swoop as change continues at ...

Premier Veterinary Group chooses Grant Thornton to audit the restructured business Read More...

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