FD's view: keep the code intact
Corporate Governance

FD's view: keep the code intact

20y AccountancyAge.com

FD's view: keep the code intact

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is currently reviewing the implementation of the 2003 version of the combined code on corporate governance, an...

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Regulation scares groups from public markets
Corporate Governance

Regulation scares groups from public markets

20y Nicholas Neveling

Regulation scares groups from public markets

Leading figures in the financial world have warned that there could be a mass exodus from public if the burden of regulation does not ease Read More...

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Andersen UK escapes Enron probe
Corporate Governance

Andersen UK escapes Enron probe

20y Paul Grant

Andersen UK escapes Enron probe

JDS drops investigation into Andersen over the Enron scandal Read More...

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UK praised for reforms
Corporate Governance

UK praised for reforms

20y Keith Nuthall

UK praised for reforms

EC calls on EU countries to liberalise accountancy, but praises Britain Read More...

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SEC chief accountant resigns
Corporate Governance

SEC chief accountant resigns

20y Paul Grant

SEC chief accountant resigns

Nicolaisen steps down to return to private sector Read More...

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POBA takes over audit regulation from DTI
Corporate Governance

POBA takes over audit regulation from DTI

20y AccountancyAge.com

POBA takes over audit regulation from DTI

POBA takes over formal responsibility for oversight of audit regulation from DTI today Read More...

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Step in the right direction for anti-money laundering
Corporate Governance

Step in the right direction for anti-money laundering

20y Karen Day

Step in the right direction for anti-money launder...

The original anti-money laundering regulations met with as much enthusiasm as a spell in chokey - and they really did threaten jail time for accounta...

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UK in hot water over EU accounting directive
Corporate Governance

UK in hot water over EU accounting directive

20y Accountancy Age

UK in hot water over EU accounting directive

ECJ formally warns Britain about non-compliance with accounting directive, but government hopes to avoid legal action Read More...

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FA board overhaul expected
Corporate Governance

FA board overhaul expected

20y AccountancyAge.com

FA board overhaul expected

Lord Burns' review of governance at the Football Association is expected to call for an overhaul of the organistions' board when it is released today ...

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EU to launch database on securities regulation
Corporate Governance

EU to launch database on securities regulation

20y Keith Nuthall

EU to launch database on securities regulation

Authorities around the world will access information on securities regulatory decisions made within the European Union Read More...

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Volcker report accuses Oil-for-Food director of fraud
Corporate Governance

Volcker report accuses Oil-for-Food director of fraud

20y Keith Nuthall

Volcker report accuses Oil-for-Food director of fr...

Interim report by Paul Volcker panel into the United Nations Oil-for-Food scandal bluntly accuses Benon Sevan of receiving bribes Read More...

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Treasury throws lifeline over Abstract 40
Corporate Governance

Treasury throws lifeline over Abstract 40

20y AccountancyAge.com

Treasury throws lifeline over Abstract 40

Profession’s umbrella body in talks with Treasury over implications of Abstract 40 Read More...

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Cox's tough approach may influence Europe
Corporate Governance

Cox's tough approach may influence Europe

20y Nicholas Neveling

Cox's tough approach may influence Europe

Experts have warned that Christopher Cox's first speech as the new chairman of the SEC could influence EU legislation and threaten principles-based g...

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Third ex-WorldCom exec jailed
Corporate Governance

Third ex-WorldCom exec jailed

20y James Bennett

Third ex-WorldCom exec jailed

Third senior member of WorldCom's finance function sentenced to one year and one day in US prison, as CFO awaits his fate on Thursday Read More...

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Red tape holds up EU fraud investigations
Corporate Governance

Red tape holds up EU fraud investigations

20y AccountancyAge.com

Red tape holds up EU fraud investigations

Legal and political red tape are holding up UK fraud investigations in Europe says departing economic crime police chief Read More...

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Government eases money laundering burden
Corporate Governance

Government eases money laundering burden

20y AccountancyAge.com

Government eases money laundering burden

New Act removes some of the reporting burdens around money laundering for firms Read More...

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Convergence goes awry
Corporate Governance

Convergence goes awry

20y Nicholas Neveling

Convergence goes awry

First combined IASB and FASB standard criticised for failing to provide an improvement on the existing reporting rules Read More...

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Sarbox: three years in the making
Corporate Governance

Sarbox: three years in the making

20y Karen Day

Sarbox: three years in the making

As WorldCom's chairman faces the prospect of a quarter of a century behind bars, the legislation his actions helped spark marks its third anniversary...

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Tweedie makes judgement call
Corporate Governance

Tweedie makes judgement call

20y Nicholas Neveling

Tweedie makes judgement call

IASB chairman advises principles-based approach to accounting, rather than reliance on standards-setters Read More...

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The corridors of power...
Corporate Governance

The corridors of power...

20y Accountancy Age

The corridors of power...

One of my great wishes in life is never to be called before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). Read More...

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New SEC boss backs investors
Corporate Governance

New SEC boss backs investors

20y Nicholas Neveling

New SEC boss backs investors

In his maiden address as SEC chairman, Christopher Cox issues a strong warning to corporates on disclosure and compliance Read More...

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Hunt on for Volcker replacement
Corporate Governance

Hunt on for Volcker replacement

20y Paul Grant

Hunt on for Volcker replacement

The chairmanship of the IASCF will be fiercely contested by the EC when Paul Volcker vacates the post at the end of the year Read More...

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Sarbox: born in the USA
Corporate Governance

Sarbox: born in the USA

20y Accountancy Age

Sarbox: born in the USA

Implementing Sarbox has cost US companies as much as $50m - each. And it's a financial and administrative headache that UK companies with US securiti...

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Thousands of firms risk prosecution under data law
Corporate Governance

Thousands of firms risk prosecution under data law

20y Kevin Reed , Writer

Thousands of firms risk prosecution under data law

Information commissioner targets profession threatening prosecutions and fines Read More...

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FSA to reform investigation process
Corporate Governance

FSA to reform investigation process

20y AccountancyAge.com

FSA to reform investigation process

FSA unveils plans to reform investigations, but they will now cost more and take longer Read More...

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FRC to review combined code
Corporate Governance

FRC to review combined code

20y Accountancy Age

FRC to review combined code

Financial Reporting Council opens consultation to review implementation of the Combined Code on corporate governance Read More...

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IASB blocks interference from US
Corporate Governance

IASB blocks interference from US

20y Paul Grant

IASB blocks interference from US

Tweedie says IASB will not bow down to US demands simply for the sake of convergence Read More...

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