Tyrie "flabbergasted" by FRC failure to investigate HBOS audit failings
Accounting Firms

Tyrie "flabbergasted" by FRC failure to investigate HBOS audit failings

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Tyrie "flabbergasted" by FRC failure to investigat...

Tyrie's exasperation expressed after he hears from two specialist advisers appointed to probe the bank's fall from grace Read More...

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Tyrie reiterates call for FRC to probe KPMG over HBOS
Accounting Firms

Tyrie reiterates call for FRC to probe KPMG over HBOS

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Tyrie reiterates call for FRC to probe KPMG over H...

MP continues to press Stephen Haddrill to reconsider case for a probe into KPMG's auditing of HBOS Read More...

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Amendments to FRS 101 and FRS 103 proposed by FRC
Accounting Standards

Amendments to FRS 101 and FRS 103 proposed by FRC

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Amendments to FRS 101 and FRS 103 proposed by FRC

Amendments aim to ensure FRS 101 continues to be cost-effective as IFRS, changes while FRED 64 proposes amendments to FRS 103 Insurance Contracts Read...

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IASB plans temporary IFRS reliefs for insurers
Accounting Standards

IASB plans temporary IFRS reliefs for insurers

11y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB plans temporary IFRS reliefs for insurers

IASB proposes changes to provide temporary reliefs for insurers to address consequences of the different effective dates of the IFRS 9 and IFRS 4 Read...

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Audit firm governance code to champion quality and transparency
Accounting Firms

Audit firm governance code to champion quality and transparency

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Audit firm governance code to champion quality and...

Feedback reveals that the role of independent non-executives was important but could be further strengthened Read More...

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FRC beefs up executive zeal with key management changes
Audit

FRC beefs up executive zeal with key management changes

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

FRC beefs up executive zeal with key management ch...

New structure will fuse responsibilities and harness resources to deliver the watchdog's primary objectives Read More...

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Extended auditor reports restoring trust in audit in post-HBOS world
Accounting Firms

Extended auditor reports restoring trust in audit in post-HBOS world

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Extended auditor reports restoring trust in audit ...

Eight years after the failure of HBOS, the discipline of audit - and its real value to investors - continues to fuel debate, finds Chris Warmoll Read ...

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IASB told to reconsider proposed changes to its conceptual framework
Accounting Standards

IASB told to reconsider proposed changes to its conceptual framework

11y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB told to reconsider proposed changes to its co...

FRC and ICAEW critical of IASB's efforts to reinstate prudence into its conceptual framework Read More...

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Audit committee chairs survey shows professional scepticism needs boosting
Audit

Audit committee chairs survey shows professional scepticism needs boosting

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Audit committee chairs survey shows professional s...

The lowest overall scores were for questions on professional scepticism and the auditor's response to regulatory oversight Read More...

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HBOS and KPMG tensions exposed by report
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HBOS and KPMG tensions exposed by report

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

HBOS and KPMG tensions exposed by report

Despite sounding the klaxon, much of KPMG's warnings went unheeded by HBOS management Read More...

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MP calls for renewed investigation into KPMG’s role in HBOS collapse
Accounting Firms

MP calls for renewed investigation into KPMG’s role in HBOS collapse

11y Richard Crump , Writer

MP calls for renewed investigation into KPMG’s rol...

FRC should reconsider decision not to investigate KPMG's role as HBOS auditors prior to bank's collapse Read More...

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FRC strengthens client asset assurance to FCA
Accounting Standards

FRC strengthens client asset assurance to FCA

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

FRC strengthens client asset assurance to FCA

New audit standard for assurance on client assets being presented to the FCA Read More...

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EY welcomes ‘10 plus 10 regime' as BIS publishes EU ADR consultation
Audit

EY welcomes ‘10 plus 10 regime' as BIS publishes EU ADR consultation

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

EY welcomes ‘10 plus 10 regime' as BIS publishes E...

The ‘10 plus 10 regime' will empower UK companies to retain incumbent auditor for 20 years, provided they tender by the 10th year Read More...

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Auditors to be hit with increased FRC levy demands as government funding ends
Accounting Standards

Auditors to be hit with increased FRC levy demands as government funding en...

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Auditors to be hit with increased FRC levy demands...

FRC will need to tap audit profession for funds necessary to support its expanded audit responsibilities under new EU rules Read More...

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FRC announces new committee appointments
Audit

FRC announces new committee appointments

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

FRC announces new committee appointments

Keith Barton and Allister Wilson have now stepped down from the C&S Committee, the Actuarial Council and the Audit and Assurance Council Read More...

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blur group makes restatements following FRC probe
Regulatory Bodies

blur group makes restatements following FRC probe

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

blur group makes restatements following FRC probe

blur has now made a prior year restatement reducing its reported revenues for the six months to 30 June 2014 by $3.4m Read More...

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FRC consults in readiness for EU audit rules
Accounting Standards

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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IASB to consult on interim measures for IFRS 9
Accounting Firms

IASB to consult on interim measures for IFRS 9

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

IASB to consult on interim measures for IFRS 9

THE IASB is to consult on a package of temporary measures to address issues arising from the application of the financial instruments standard before ...

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Three ex-Big Five staffers join FRC's Conduct Committee
Regulatory Bodies

Three ex-Big Five staffers join FRC's Conduct Committee

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Three ex-Big Five staffers join FRC's Conduct Comm...

The Conduct Committee is responsible for overseeing the FRC's Conduct Division in its work promoting high quality corporate reporting Read More...

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Watchdog urges advisers to help clients with competition law
Accounting Standards

Watchdog urges advisers to help clients with competition law

11y Kevin Reed , Writer

Watchdog urges advisers to help clients with compe...

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provides advice to help accountants warn clients of competition rules Read More...

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Mid-tier firms avoid listed audits as high regulatory fees bite
Audit

Mid-tier firms avoid listed audits as high regulatory fees bite

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Mid-tier firms avoid listed audits as high regulat...

Mid-tier firms cite perfect storm of high fees, burdensome regulation and difficulty of building critical mass quickly, as audit becomes more trouble ...

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IASB proposes delay to accounting changes for associates and joint ventures
Business Regulation

IASB proposes delay to accounting changes for associates and joint ventures

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

IASB proposes delay to accounting changes for asso...

The changes do not affect other aspects of how entities account for investments in associates and joint ventures Read More...

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IFRS expert Teixeira joins Deloitte
Accounting Standards

IFRS expert Teixeira joins Deloitte

11y Richard Crump , Writer

IFRS expert Teixeira joins Deloitte

Alan Teixeira, a leading technical expert in developing global accounting standards, will lead a new Deloitte IFRS research initiative Read More...

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KPMG facing probe as Quindell restates accounts
Accounting Firms

KPMG facing probe as Quindell restates accounts

11y Richard Crump , Writer

KPMG facing probe as Quindell restates accounts

KPMG's work as auditors of Quindell to be probed by FRC as troubled insurer's accounts reveal series of accounting errors Read More...

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IASB plans to clarify revenue recognition rules
Accounting Firms

IASB plans to clarify revenue recognition rules

11y Richard Crump , Writer

IASB plans to clarify revenue recognition rules

Proposed amendments address concerns raised by preparers at meetings of IFRS 15 transition group Read More...

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FRC delivers £3.3m budget saving
Business Regulation

FRC delivers £3.3m budget saving

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

FRC delivers £3.3m budget saving

Audit quality review costs rocketed by almost a third but FRC makes overall budget saving Read More...

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IAASB issues exposure draft over auditor public interest drive
Audit

IAASB issues exposure draft over auditor public interest drive

11y Chris Warmoll , Writer

IAASB issues exposure draft over auditor public in...

The regulator says amendments need to be made to its own standards to enable auditors to operate in unison with the IESBA's Read More...

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