Mazars warns of employee share option pitfalls
Accounting Standards

Mazars warns of employee share option pitfalls

21y AccountancyAge.com

Mazars warns of employee share option pitfalls

Mid-tier accounting firm Mazars warns companies of the risks in using inappropriate methods to calculate the cost of employee share option schemes Re...

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UK in hot water over EU accounting directive
Corporate Governance

UK in hot water over EU accounting directive

21y 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

21y 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

21y 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

21y 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
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Treasury throws lifeline over Abstract 40

21y 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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Taxpayers to foot bill for EU students' grants
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Taxpayers to foot bill for EU students' grants

21y AccountancyAge.com

Taxpayers to foot bill for EU students' grants

Conservatives claim that taxpayers face a £50m bill for subsidised grants and loans to EU students Read More...

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True and fair view a cornerstone says FRC
Accounting Standards

True and fair view a cornerstone says FRC

21y James Bennett

True and fair view a cornerstone says FRC

Despite IFRS and ISA changes since January this year, FRC says 'true and fair view' remains a cornerstone of financial reporting Read More...

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Cox's tough approach may influence Europe
Corporate Governance

Cox's tough approach may influence Europe

21y 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

21y 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
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Red tape holds up EU fraud investigations

21y 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
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Government eases money laundering burden

21y 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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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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Convergence goes awry
Corporate Governance

Convergence goes awry

21y 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

21y 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

21y 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...

21y 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

21y 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

21y 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

21y 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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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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Olympic building boom presents hurdle for construction sector
Accounting Standards

Olympic building boom presents hurdle for construction sector

21y Nicholas Neveling

Olympic building boom presents hurdle for construc...

Difficulties at troubled Mowlem highlight problems with revenue recognition Read More...

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Thousands of firms risk prosecution under data law
Corporate Governance

Thousands of firms risk prosecution under data law

21y 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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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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FSA to reform investigation process
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FSA to reform investigation process

21y 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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MBA scholarships at Cranfield University
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MBA scholarships at Cranfield University

21y Rachael Singh

MBA scholarships at Cranfield University

CIMA members offered MBA scholarship opportunity at Cranfield University 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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