Governance code for audit firms released by ICAEW
Audit

Governance code for audit firms released by ICAEW

16y Mario Christodoulou

Governance code for audit firms released by ICAEW

Non-executive directors among measures in new governance code Read More...

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FRC chief predicts return to years of "disbelief"
Consulting

FRC chief predicts return to years of "disbelief"

16y Accountancy Age

FRC chief predicts return to years of "disbelief"

Regulator promises to shine a light on spin Read More...

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Standards chief attempts to head off M&A accounting concerns
Accounting Standards

Standards chief attempts to head off M&A accounting concerns

16y Kevin Reed , Writer

Standards chief attempts to head off M&A accou...

IASB's Sir David Tweedie steps in to clarify press reports into accounting for M&As Read More...

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Accounting for M&As "poorly applied" by companies, warns watchdog
Accounting Standards

Accounting for M&As "poorly applied" by companies, warns watchdog

16y Kevin Reed , Writer

Accounting for M&As "poorly applied" by companies,...

Business finding M&A accounting a struggle; investors unhappy with the subsequent results, says the FRC Read More...

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FRC opens consultation on work plan
Audit

FRC opens consultation on work plan

17y Gavin Hinks

FRC opens consultation on work plan

FRC to look to at whether it needs to continue work on extending audit market Read More...

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The good, the bad and the future
Accounting Software

The good, the bad and the future

17y Accountancy Age

The good, the bad and the future

The Accountancy Age team look at the major players, the big issues and what we can expect next year Read More...

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Darling holds off cuts with eye to election
Corporate Tax

Darling holds off cuts with eye to election

17y Accountancy Age

Darling holds off cuts with eye to election

Chancellor delays the savage cuts until after the election battle Read More...

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Haddrill: We don't need a Big Five
Audit

Haddrill: We don't need a Big Five

17y Mario Christodoulou

Haddrill: We don't need a Big Five

FRC's new chief to concentrate on planning for a Big Four collapse Read More...

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Profile: Stephen Haddrill, chief executive, Financial Reporting Council
Corporate Governance

Profile: Stephen Haddrill, chief executive, Financial Reporting Council

17y Mario Christodoulou

Profile: Stephen Haddrill, chief executive, Financ...

In his first interview since taking the reins at the FRC, Stephen Haddrill speaks on Europe, the Big Four and Tory Party policy Read More...

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IT, property and media accounts face FRC scrutiny
Company News

IT, property and media accounts face FRC scrutiny

17y Nick Huber

IT, property and media accounts face FRC scrutiny

Financial Reporting Review Panel to focus on industries that rely on discretionary spend Read More...

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Audio: FRC calls for audit quality transparency
Audit

Audio: FRC calls for audit quality transparency

17y rumo , Writer

Audio: FRC calls for audit quality transparency

Comparisons between audit firms should be made easier Read More...

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Video: FRC calls for audit quality transparency
Audit

Video: FRC calls for audit quality transparency

17y rumo , Writer

Video: FRC calls for audit quality transparency

Comparisons between audit firms should be made easier Read More...

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Baroness Hogg crowned FRC chair
People Business

Baroness Hogg crowned FRC chair

17y David Jetuah

Baroness Hogg crowned FRC chair

Deputy chair of regulatory watchdog will take over from Sir Christopher Hogg on 1 May 2010 Read More...

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Comparability must be the way forward
Audit

Comparability must be the way forward

17y Accountancy Age

Comparability must be the way forward

Big firms could resist change, but they should not be afraid Read More...

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Stakeholders should have greater say, urges new code
Corporate Governance

Stakeholders should have greater say, urges new code

17y Gavin Hinks

Stakeholders should have greater say, urges new co...

Stewardship code suggested by Walker Review of banks will be implemented across all businesses Read More...

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Scottish firms beef up insolvency divisions
Business Recovery

Scottish firms beef up insolvency divisions

17y Rachael Singh

Scottish firms beef up insolvency divisions

Big Four firm Ernst & Young predicts that the Scottish economy will be harder hit by the recession Read More...

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FTSE 350 firms boost non-exec ranks
Company News

FTSE 350 firms boost non-exec ranks

17y Kevin Reed , Writer

FTSE 350 firms boost non-exec ranks

Non-exec experience and quantity increases in FTSE 350 boards, compared to 2003 Read More...

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FRC chief Boyle bows out with no regrets
Corporate Governance

FRC chief Boyle bows out with no regrets

17y Mario Christodoulou

FRC chief Boyle bows out with no regrets

Financial Reporting Council chief executive steps down after five years in charge Read More...

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Auditors caught in Rover headlights
Audit

Auditors caught in Rover headlights

17y Mario Christodoulou

Auditors caught in Rover headlights

New measures may force directors to reveal connections with external auditors through other companies they have a material interest in Read More...

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FRC announces new COO
Audit

FRC announces new COO

17y Mario Christodoulou

FRC announces new COO

Haddrill reveals right hand man Read More

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As Boyle steps down audit is at a crossroads
Audit

As Boyle steps down audit is at a crossroads

17y Accountancy Age

As Boyle steps down audit is at a crossroads

Much has changed since Paul Boyle too charge at the FRC, but the Big Four are still dominant Read More...

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Watchdog issues warning on internal controls
Audit

Watchdog issues warning on internal controls

17y Gavin Hinks

Watchdog issues warning on internal controls

FRC says economy is still a risk and audit committee must monitor carefully Read More...

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Audit quality under pressure as firms cut costs
Audit

Audit quality under pressure as firms cut costs

17y Mario Christodoulou

Audit quality under pressure as firms cut costs

FRC warns firms to maintain high standards as recession bites Read More...

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FRC urges caution on Rentokil-style audits
Audit

FRC urges caution on Rentokil-style audits

17y Mario Christodoulou

FRC urges caution on Rentokil-style audits

Regulator said it is looking into controversial audit package Read More...

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Poor communication may have contributed to financial crisis
Audit

Poor communication may have contributed to financial crisis

17y Mario Christodoulou

Poor communication may have contributed to financi...

Ernst & Young wants more clarity in corporate reports Read More...

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Investors left confused by company reports: GT
Accounting Standards

Investors left confused by company reports: GT

17y Mario Christodoulou

Investors left confused by company reports: GT

Mid tier firm wants to see cut in regulation Read More...

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Audit industry remains top heavy: FRC
Audit

Audit industry remains top heavy: FRC

17y Mario Christodoulou

Audit industry remains top heavy: FRC

Regulator notes significant market risk if Big Four firm collapses Read More...

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