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The Briefcase 2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
From Enron to Satyam, discover the five biggest accounting scandals of all time, how they happened, who got burned, and what every accountant can learn from the wreckage.
Accountants in the Spotlight
Discover how accountants are portrayed in TV and film, from cult heroes to comedy icons, and why the profession deserves more credit than it gets.
The History of Accounting
From Mesopotamian clay tablets to modern ledgers, the history of accounting spans continents and civilisations.
Category: "ethics"
Posted on: 6th Jun 2025Ethical Issues with AI
By: Julia Penny | 2 min read | 0Explore how ethical frameworks in accounting must evolve in response to AI, automation, and the shifting responsibilities of modern finance professionals.
Posted on: 23rd Apr 2025The Power of Collective Intelligence in Accountancy
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0Discover how collective intelligence, creativity, and trust are redefining the accounting profession in the age of AI, ESG, and rapid change.
Posted on: 28th Feb 2024FRC Issue an Update to the Ethical Standard
By: Steve Collings | 3 min read | 0On 15 January 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) issued an updated Ethical Standard. Here we run through the changes.
Posted on: 29th Nov 2023Ethics and AI: shaping the future
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0Growing concerns about the ethics of AI and the need for proactive measures as professional bodies, including ACCA, advocate for transparency and responsible use in the face of breakthroughs and potential risks.
Posted on: 11th Sep 2023Accountants can help advance social equity
By: accountingcpd | 10 min read | 0Why is defining and measuring the return to society by an organisation’s activities becoming important as part of financial objectives?
Posted on: 8th Mar 2023Women in accounting: Continuing to break the glass ceiling
By: Endi Ajazi | 6 min read | 0On International Women’s Day 2023 we are celebrating the fantastic work they are doing to help push the industry forward.
Posted on: 7th Dec 2022Cop27 and Sustainability Reporting
By: Wayne Bartlett | 5 min read | 0Discover the key outcomes of Cop27 and what the future may hold for sustainability reporting.
Posted on: 16th Nov 2022IFAC Publishes Action Plan to Fight Fraud
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0Find out more about IFAC's action plan to fighting fraud.
Posted on: 10th Nov 2022Does the end always justify the means?
By: John Taylor | 6 min read | 0Explore this case concerning Glencore and how it questions ethical behaviour in the business world.