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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.
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Posted on: 9th Dec 2019Continuing Professional Development: The Employer's Role
By: accountingcpd | 1 min read | 0A blog from accountingcpd
Posted on: 6th Jun 2019Women in Accounting: Is Equality a Stone's Throw Away?
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0A blog from accountingcpd
Posted on: 3rd Jul 2017Professional Scepticism and Cognitive Bias: A Challenge for Every Finance Professional
By: Alan Nelson | 4 min read | 0Professional scepticism, or the lack of it, has long been acknowledged as a major issue in audit quality. But are the lessons being applied too narrowly? This is a fundamental skill for every finance professional...
Posted on: 28th Jun 2017The B-Word
By: Patrick Macdonald | 3 min read | 0What would be the impact of Brexit on the business? After going around the issues for a few minutes, the answer emerged: none. While the business faces plenty of challenges, exiting the EU isn't likely to throw up any significant new ones...
Posted on: 2nd Jun 2017Professional Scepticism: A Key Skill for Every Finance Professional
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0While professional scepticism is usually associated with audit work, it is increasingly being listed as a key skill for every finance professional. But what is it and how do we use it?
Posted on: 12th May 2016Project Management: What to do When Things Aren't Going to Plan
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0It can be difficult when a project isn't going to plan. There are some general corrective actions that you can take to minimise costs and avoid delays when things go wrong which we explore in this week's blog.
Posted on: 20th Apr 2016Building the Perfect Strategy Workshop for Your Organisation
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0Only 10% of employees understand their organisation's strategy. In his recent webinar, Lincoln laid out a structure for building the perfect strategy workshop. Here are some of Lincoln's tips.
Posted on: 8th Mar 2016Hoogervorst Reappointed as Chair of the International Accounting Standards Board
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0Hans Hoogervorst has been reappointed Chair of the IASB for a second five-year term. Mr Hoogervorst's second term begins on 1st July 2016 whilst Mr Mackintosh's ends on 30th June.
Posted on: 26th Feb 2016IFRS Update: 2 Trillion of New Balance Sheet Assets and Liabilities
By: Alan Nelson | 3 min read | 0The new IFRS 16 looks set to have a major impact. So what it is all about? In this blog Alan Nelson looks at the new standard and how it will might effect financial reports when IFRS 16 comes into play on 1st January 2019.