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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted on: 3rd Apr 2024Finance Professionals Remain in Demand
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0The demand for accountants and finance professionals remains high. We look at what recruitment agencies are saying about this ongoing trend.
Posted on: 20th Mar 2024Here We Go Again
By: John Taylor | 3 min read | 0Why do professional trainee accountants cheat on tests?
Posted on: 13th Mar 2024Tax Treatment of Electric Vehicles
By: accountingcpd | 1 min read | 0What are the key tax implications of using electric vehicles in your business?
Posted on: 8th Mar 2024The Generation Game
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0Exploring generations of women in the workplace, their challenges, and contributions on International Women's Day
Posted on: 7th Mar 2024Women in Accountancy: A Long Journey
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0A look at the historical and current status of gender representation in accounting.
Posted on: 5th Mar 2024The Challenges in the Audit Profession
By: Steve Collings | 3 min read | 0Steve Collings discusses the myriad of challenges today's auditor faces.
Posted on: 1st Mar 2024Beware the Predator Carrying Cash
By: John Taylor | 3 min read | 0John Taylor warns against the dangers of being acquired or merged by seemingly friendly investors, particularly private equity firms.
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: 21st Feb 2024Unravelling the Post Office Scandal: Trust and Communication in a Crisis
By: Alan Nelson | 2 min read | 0What lessons about trust and communication can accountants learn from the Post Office Scandal?