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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: 25th Jun 2025Skills for the Finance Professional of the Future
By: Ross Maynard | 3 min read | 0Finance professionals today need far more than traditional accounting skills. Discover the five key areas where finance skills are evolving: data visualisation, coding, sustainability, people skills, and finance business partnering.
Posted on: 9th May 2025The ESG Opportunity for Mid-tier Firms
By: Julia Penny | 3 min read | 0Explore how ESG presents a strategic opportunity for mid-tier firms, from new service lines to advisory roles in a shifting regulatory landscape.
Posted on: 25th Jun 2024FCA Anti-Greenwashing Guidance
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0The FCA's new anti-greenwashing rule, effective May 2024, ensures sustainability claims in UK financial products are fair, clear, and substantiated, enhancing trust and transparency.
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
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 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.
Posted on: 10th Aug 2022Know your sustainability standards
By: Ross Maynard | 8 min read | 0This blog provides guidance on the sustainability standards that help you to measure your organisation's greenhouse gas emissions.