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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-and-professionalism"
Posted on: 27th Nov 2024Ethics and evolving working patterns
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0As hybrid working becomes the new norm it brings new ethical concerns.
Posted on: 12th Nov 2024Describing professional behaviour
By: Alan Nelson | 2 min read | 0Alan Nelson explores the meticulous care involved in wording a clause in the ICAEW Code of Ethics.
Posted on: 5th Nov 2024The importance of an ethical culture
By: Alan Nelson | 2 min read | 0Despite the best efforts of accountancy regulators and CPD providers in providing courses to help people think through ethical challenges, some people still succumb to the pressures.
Posted on: 9th Oct 2024Ethical considerations for accountants using AI tools
By: Julia Penny | 2 min read | 0For accountants incorporating AI tools into their organisation, embedding ethical principles from the outset is essential.
Posted on: 24th Jul 2024Institute of Directors publishes consultation document on a code of conduct for directors
By: accountingcpd | 1 min read | 0The IoD UK has recently published a consultation document on a Code of Conduct for Directors; a practical tool to help directors make better decisions. It also will provide leaders with a behavioural framework to help them build and maintain trust in
Posted on: 20th Mar 2024Here We Go Again
By: John Taylor | 3 min read | 0Why do professional trainee accountants cheat on tests?
Posted on: 14th Feb 2024Unravelling the Post Office Scandal: Ethical Considerations
By: Alan Nelson | 2 min read | 0Here are 10 ethical principles, all referenced in the guidelines of at least one major accounting body, that are pertinent to the Post Office scandal.
Posted on: 1st Dec 2023Women as Leaders in Accountancy
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0Internationally, women make up a significant percentage of accountants and auditors. According to statistics from Accountancy Age’s last survey from 2020, nearly half of all qualified accountants around the world were female at the time (45.47%).
Posted on: 30th Nov 2023Adopting ESG is good for business
By: accountingcpd | 1 min read | 0Explore the transformative impact of adopting ESG principles, as highlighted in recent research by Moore Global and CEBR, revealing a 10% revenue increase for medium to large businesses over the past four years, and the key role ESG strategies play