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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: 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: 7th Feb 2024Unravelling the Post Office Scandal: The Crucial Role of Internal Audit
By: Alan Nelson | 3 min read | 0Internal audit has been a pivotal player in the Post Office scandal. What was their role and what lessons can we learn?
Posted on: 30th Jan 2024The role of Internal Audit
By: Wayne Bartlett | 8 min read | 0It is important to understand the role of internal auditing and where it fits into your organisation.
Posted on: 5th Dec 2023Verifiable vs Non-Verifiable CPD
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0What makes a CPD activity verifiable or non-verifiable, and what does the distinction mean for the activities we must undertake and the records we must keep?
Posted on: 4th Dec 2023IPSASB Issues IPSAS 49, Retirement Benefit Plans
By: accountingcpd | 1 min read | 0IPSAS 49 outlines accounting and reporting requirements for the financial statements of retirement benefit plans, with participants including current and former public sector employees.
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
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: 8th Nov 2023The power of persuasive writing
By: Anna Faherty | 2 min read | 0Persuasive writing can help you connect to your audience, set clear goals, and navigate potential obstacles to effectively drive innovation and bring about change.