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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: 22nd Jan 2025WGA and Audit Issues
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0In December the National Audit Office took an unprecedented step in refusing to sign off the Whole of Government Accounts for 2022/23.
Posted on: 20th Dec 2024The Role of Mergers and Acquisitions
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0The Accountancy Age Top 50+50 firms was published recently and it is clear that M&A activity played a pivotal role in shaping the list in 2024.
Posted on: 10th Dec 2024The 10 strangest taxes in history
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0It's clear that no one has ever liked paying taxes, but not all taxes are created equal. Some policies are decidedly more bizarre than others...
Posted on: 4th Dec 2024Accounting Policies and Estimates
By: Steve Collings | 3 min read | 0Distinguishing between accounting policies and accounting estimates is important.
Posted on: 27th Nov 2024Ethics and evolving working patterns
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0As hybrid working becomes the new norm it brings new ethical concerns.
Posted on: 20th Nov 2024CPD Requirements Around the World
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0In the fast-evolving world of accountancy, continuous learning keeps us on top of changing regulations and ahead of skill gaps. To help us do this, each of the UK’s accountancy bodies has a CPD (Continuous Professional Development) scheme. They are r
Posted on: 19th Nov 2024An accountant's view of the economy
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0A recent survey from ACCA has revealed that only 14% of accountants have a positive view of the economy.
Posted on: 15th Nov 2024Advancements in AI that will change the way we work
By: Marie Speakman | 3 min read | 0Marie Speakman identifies four new AI technologies that are destined to have a big impact on working practices in accounting and finance.
Posted on: 12th Nov 2024Describing professional behaviour
By: Alan Nelson | 2 min read | 0Alan Nelson explores the meticulous care involved in wording a clause in the ICAEW Code of Ethics.