Auditors warned as insolvencies rise
Audit

Auditors warned as insolvencies rise

17y Mario Christodoulou

Auditors warned as insolvencies rise

Caution urged when reporting on future risks Read More...

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Companies still struggling to comply with Combined Code
Corporate Governance

Companies still struggling to comply with Combined Code

17y Paul Grant

Companies still struggling to comply with Combined...

Just over a third of companies can fully meet the FRC’s corporate governance guidelines Read More...

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Questions of trust which must be resolved
Audit

Questions of trust which must be resolved

17y Accountancy Age

Questions of trust which must be resolved

Do we trust auditors to remain independent? Read More...

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M&A recovery puts intangible asset valuations in spotlight
Accounting Standards

M&A recovery puts intangible asset valuations in spotlight

17y Mario Christodoulou

M&A recovery puts intangible asset valuations in s...

FRRP to keep an eye on the use of IFRS3 as acquisitions increase Read More...

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Regulator discusses non-audit restrictions
Accounting Standards

Regulator discusses non-audit restrictions

17y Mario Christodoulou

Regulator discusses non-audit restrictions

Auditing Practices Board releases consultation paper on non-audit work for audit clients Read More...

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Corporate governance changes will begin next year: FRC
Audit

Corporate governance changes will begin next year: FRC

17y Mario Christodoulou

Corporate governance changes will begin next year:...

Consultation on changes to begin in the next quarter Read More...

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Accountant whistle blowers to receive new protection
Audit

Accountant whistle blowers to receive new protection

17y Mario Christodoulou

Accountant whistle blowers to receive new protecti...

Protected disclosure laws will apply to FRC Read More...

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Companies can't hide behind the numbers
Company News

Companies can't hide behind the numbers

17y Accountancy Age

Companies can't hide behind the numbers

Hiding information because it is commercially sensitive is no longer an excuse Read More...

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Watchdog to bite on ‘sensitive’ data
Accounting Standards

Watchdog to bite on ‘sensitive’ data

17y Mario Christodoulou

Watchdog to bite on ‘sensitive’ data

FRRP concerned companies will duck segmental accounting rules Read More...

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Row over non-audit services rages as FRC prepares review
Audit

Row over non-audit services rages as FRC prepares review

17y Mario Christodoulou

Row over non-audit services rages as FRC prepares ...

Auditors fear heavy-handed response from accounting's regulator following the banking crisis Read More...

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Dell brings in accounting ethics code
Accounting Software

Dell brings in accounting ethics code

17y Mario Christodoulou

Dell brings in accounting ethics code

Computer manufacturer cleans up its act after SEC filing Read More...

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Testing the water
Audit

Testing the water

17y Accountancy Age

Testing the water

Limiting liability has failed to open up the audit market to smaller firms Read More...

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Accounting watchdog to consider MG Rover report
Audit

Accounting watchdog to consider MG Rover report

17y Kevin Reed , Writer

Accounting watchdog to consider MG Rover report

AADB will consider the report into MG Rover and associated companies, and delve for relevant information into its investigation into Deloitte Read Mor...

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ASB: global SME standards must comply with EU
Accounting Standards

ASB: global SME standards must comply with EU

17y Mario Christodoulou

ASB: global SME standards must comply with EU

ASB chairman is looking into whether new global accounting rules for SMEs will comply with the EU’s directives Read More...

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'Comply or Explain' change will be considered: FRC
Corporate Governance

'Comply or Explain' change will be considered: FRC

17y Mario Christodoulou

'Comply or Explain' change will be considered: FRC

FRC corporate governance review will consider changes to 'comply or explain' rule Read More...

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Accounting rules not 'public policy tool': Boyle
Accounting Standards

Accounting rules not 'public policy tool': Boyle

17y Mario Christodoulou

Accounting rules not 'public policy tool': Boyle

FRC chief executive warns against manipulating accounting standards Read More...

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Government considers regulation hotlines
Business Recovery

Government considers regulation hotlines

17y Mario Christodoulou

Government considers regulation hotlines

Senior official says SME hotline could be the first of many Read More...

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Corporate governance: a cutting-edge code
Corporate Finance

Corporate governance: a cutting-edge code

17y Accountancy Age

Corporate governance: a cutting-edge code

It is vital to keep governance at the leading edge Read More...

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FRC brings in six to reporting review board
Corporate Governance

FRC brings in six to reporting review board

17y Accountancy Age

FRC brings in six to reporting review board

Reporting watchdog beefs up Financial Reporting Review Panel with six new members, including finance directors of Standard Chartered Bank, Legal &...

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Mandatory code not wanted, says FRC
Corporate Finance

Mandatory code not wanted, says FRC

17y Mario Christodoulou

Mandatory code not wanted, says FRC

FRC shows little support for a compulsory combined corporate governance code, favouring the ‘flexibility’ in the current system Read More...

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FRC audit plan under fire
Audit

FRC audit plan under fire

17y Accountancy Age

FRC audit plan under fire

City figures fear a return to light-touch regulation under new proposals to simplify financial reporting rules Read More...

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AATV: Is corporate reporting under threat?
Accounting Standards

AATV: Is corporate reporting under threat?

17y rumo , Writer

AATV: Is corporate reporting under threat?

FRC chief executive Paul Boyle examines the threats facing corporate reporting during the financial crisis Read More...

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Audit reform may lead to major disruption
Audit

Audit reform may lead to major disruption

17y Nick Huber

Audit reform may lead to major disruption

Head of FRC, Paul Boyle, warns that a report by the Treasury committee calling for a ban on auditors providing non-audit services to clients could c...

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Audit choice risks remain despite recommendations, FRC admits
Audit

Audit choice risks remain despite recommendations, FRC admits

17y Paul Grant

Audit choice risks remain despite recommendations,...

Third progress report on implementation of audit choice measures shows risks will still be around for some time to come Read More...

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New chief regulator for accountants named
Accounting Standards

New chief regulator for accountants named

17y Gavin Hinks

New chief regulator for accountants named

Association of British Insurers director general to take over as CEO of Financial Reporting Council Read More...

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FRC urges SEC to let US companies adopt IFRS
Accounting Standards

FRC urges SEC to let US companies adopt IFRS

17y Kevin Reed , Writer

FRC urges SEC to let US companies adopt IFRS

FRC chief Paul boyle urges the SEC to allow US companies to be able to adopt IFRS in place of US GAAP Read More...

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Financial reporting watchdog and investors back 'economic reserve cycle' plan
Accounting Standards

Financial reporting watchdog and investors back 'economic reserve cycle' pl...

17y Nick Huber

Financial reporting watchdog and investors back 'e...

FRC, investors and Big Four firms back Turner report recommendation for bank 'rainy day' reserves Read More...

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