Mazars: ‘Accounting issue’ to blame for local authority audit delays
Audit

Mazars: ‘Accounting issue’ to blame for local authority audit delays

2y Sam Alberti

Mazars: ‘Accounting issue’ to blame for local auth...

Challenges with the valuation of infrastructure assets have proven to be a key barrier for audit firms Read More...

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Jon Thompson, CEO, HMRC
People In Business

Jon Thompson, CEO, HMRC

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Jon Thompson, CEO, HMRC

Thompson is leading the transformation of HMRC, including Making Tax Digital Read More...

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Financial Power List 2018: 31-35 revealed
People In Business

Financial Power List 2018: 31-35 revealed

7y Accountancy Age

Financial Power List 2018: 31-35 revealed

We reveal the individuals who have made positions 31-35 on the Financial Power List 2018 Read More...

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Rob Whiteman, CEO, CIPFA
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Rob Whiteman, CEO, CIPFA

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Rob Whiteman, CEO, CIPFA

Whiteman has focused on public service reform and modernisation in areas like leadership, partnership, working across government, and building communi...

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New Year Honours of 2017
Accounting Standards

New Year Honours of 2017

8y Stephanie Wix , Writer

New Year Honours of 2017

Many working in professional services have received honours this new year from the Queen Read More...

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Partner profits slump at Grant Thornton
Accounting Firms

Partner profits slump at Grant Thornton

8y Stephanie Wix , Writer

Partner profits slump at Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton posts modest revenue increase; but a slump in partner profits Read More...

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CIMA opens door to CIPFA members
Accounting Standards

CIMA opens door to CIPFA members

8y Stephanie Wix , Writer

CIMA opens door to CIPFA members

An accelerated entry route into CIMA for CIPFA members is launched Read More...

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IIRC and CIPFA launch integrated reporting guide
Institutes

IIRC and CIPFA launch integrated reporting guide

8y Richard Crump , Writer

IIRC and CIPFA launch integrated reporting guide

The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the CIPFA have launched an introductory guide for leaders on integrated thinking and reporti...

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CIPFA to provide data analytics for the London Counter Fraud Hub
Institutes

CIPFA to provide data analytics for the London Counter Fraud Hub

8y Richard Crump , Writer

CIPFA to provide data analytics for the London Cou...

Plans to tackle criminals defrauding London’s councils have taken a major step forward with the appointment of CIPFA to provide data analytics for the...

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CIMA in talks with ICAS and CIPFA about offering routes to membership
Institutes

CIMA in talks with ICAS and CIPFA about offering routes to membership

8y Richard Crump , Writer

CIMA in talks with ICAS and CIPFA about offering r...

CIMA is in discussion with ICAS and CIPFA about offering routes to CIMA membership and the CGMA designation Read More...

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CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accounting service
Accounting Firms

CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accounting service

8y Richard Crump , Writer

CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accou...

CIPFA and EY form partnership to produce fully compliant accounts for local authorities Read More...

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ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualification
Accounting Standards

ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualification

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualifi...

CIPFA and ICAS are working together to provide opportunities for CIPFA members to enhance their skill set and support them in their career ambitions. ...

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CIPFA announces anti-corruption qualification
Accounting Standards

CIPFA announces anti-corruption qualification

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

CIPFA announces anti-corruption qualification

New qualification in preventing corruption and fraud to be offered by CIPFA in wake of new corporate corruption laws Read More...

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Professional bodies sign anti-corruption statement
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Professional bodies sign anti-corruption statement

9y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Professional bodies sign anti-corruption statement

Signatories say they "know criminals seek to abuse the services provided by our members to launder the proceeds of corruption" and will endeavour to s...

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CCAB urges business to engage with EU reform debate
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CCAB urges business to engage with EU reform debate

9y Chris Warmoll , Writer

CCAB urges business to engage with EU reform debat...

Business leaders call for greater transparency and accountability with a commitment to address democratic deficit Read More...

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CIPFA's Rob Whiteman on moving home and the pride of public service
Accounting Standards

CIPFA's Rob Whiteman on moving home and the pride of public service

9y Chris Warmoll , Writer

CIPFA's Rob Whiteman on moving home and the pride ...

'Whatever Mrs Thatcher or subsequent governments have done, they haven't taken away the enormous sense of pride people that people have in public serv...

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ACCA public sector head moves to new CIPFA role
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ACCA public sector head moves to new CIPFA role

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

ACCA public sector head moves to new CIPFA role

Gillian Fawcett takes up the reins of CIPFA's new, globally-focused, governments faculty Read More...

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CIPFA wins NHS Wales graduate scheme contract
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CIPFA wins NHS Wales graduate scheme contract

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

CIPFA wins NHS Wales graduate scheme contract

Public sector accounting body to take on three-year tuition contract Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: ACCA's impending AGM + ICAS/CIPFA love-in
Accounting Firms

Friday Afternoon Live: ACCA's impending AGM + ICAS/CIPFA love-in

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: ACCA's impending AGM + ICAS...

The controversial special resolutions at ACCA's upcoming AGM, and the deal between ICAS and CIPFA, are discussed by editor Kevin Reed Read More...

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Grant Thornton students commence ICAS/CIPFA joint audit qualification
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Grant Thornton students commence ICAS/CIPFA joint audit qualification

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Grant Thornton students commence ICAS/CIPFA joint ...

ICAS and CIPFA create joint audit qualification Read More...

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ICAS and CIPFA launch joint public and corporate sector audit qualification
Accounting Standards

ICAS and CIPFA launch joint public and corporate sector audit qualification

10y Chris Warmoll , Writer

ICAS and CIPFA launch joint public and corporate s...

Training in the qualification is set to start in autumn 2015 and can be delivered in a classroom scenario over three years or as a ‘blended learning m...

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Leader: CIPFA's good intentions open door for another audit payday
Accounting Standards

Leader: CIPFA's good intentions open door for another audit payday

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

Leader: CIPFA's good intentions open door for anot...

CIPFA's push for more rigorous costing transparency for public sector outsourcing is commendable, but it could mean more assurance work for big accoun...

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CIPFA urges stricter open-book contract rules to halt outsourced scandals
Accounting Standards

CIPFA urges stricter open-book contract rules to halt outsourced scandals

10y Chris Warmoll , Writer

CIPFA urges stricter open-book contract rules to h...

Compulsory open book contract management (OBCM) should be implemented when delivering significant public services through private companies Read More...

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CIPFA members to decide on governance overhaul
Accounting Standards

CIPFA members to decide on governance overhaul

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

CIPFA members to decide on governance overhaul

CIPFA outlines a more powerful executive board, in plans for a governance overhaul Read More...

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CIPFA endorses public sector reporting evolution
Corporate Governance

CIPFA endorses public sector reporting evolution

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

CIPFA endorses public sector reporting evolution

IIRC and CIPFA push initiative to to drive more sustainability and transparency into public sector reporting Read More...

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CIPFA launches global fraud risk register
Politics

CIPFA launches global fraud risk register

10y Chris Warmoll , Writer

CIPFA launches global fraud risk register

The public finance body will work alongside its international partner organisations to collate the most common fraud risks currently afflicting govern...

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CIPFA: Drastic, longer-term public finance thinking needed
Politics

CIPFA: Drastic, longer-term public finance thinking needed

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

CIPFA: Drastic, longer-term public finance thinkin...

CIPFA's pre-election manifesto calls for longer-term thinking by government Read More...

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