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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: 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: 24th Oct 2023It's not about the money, honey
By: John Taylor | 7 min read | 0Szabolcs Fekete, a former employee of Citibank, was dismissed for claiming two sandwiches instead of one, but not about the money it’s about the principles - accountants forget that at their peril.
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 Aug 2023A guideline to significant dates in the workplace
By: accountingcpd | 10 min read | 0A diversity and inclusion calendar can aid workplaces in making inclusion a daily occurrence and regular aspect of an employee’s routine.
Posted on: 26th Apr 2023Tooling up on sustainability
By: accountingcpd | 5 min read | 0Explore the important role that accountants and finance professionals play in supporting sustainability objectives in businesses.
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: 8th Feb 2023A Global Baseline for Sustainability Reporting Frameworks
By: accountingcpd | 5 min read | 0What does 2023 hold for the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)?
Posted on: 14th Dec 2022How can Accountants help SMEs with the sustainability agenda?
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0Should SMEs be doing more for the environment?
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.