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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: 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: 11th Jun 2024Our Accountex 2024 Highlights
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0It was great to see and meet so many of you at Accountex London this year.
Posted on: 5th Jun 2024Public Sector Funding Crisis
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0The fiscal outlook for the UK in 2024 looks challenging. Inflation and other issues suggest that budgets are going to be tight in the public sector.
Posted on: 29th May 2024Reflections from Accountex
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0While we were exhibiting at Accountex last week, two key topics were often mentioned: AI and AML...
Posted on: 10th May 2024UK and Australia audit authorities sign mutual recognition agreement
By: accountingcpd | 1 min read | 0The FRC and ASIC recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding on Reciprocal Arrangements that will make it easier for auditors to work between both countries.
Posted on: 1st May 2024Improving Financial Modelling With AI
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Posted on: 24th Apr 2024Making Work a Safe Space
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Posted on: 12th Apr 2024Upcoming Changes to UK and Ireland GAAP
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland is in the midst of a shake-up, which might be unnerving for UK and Ireland organisations already navigating shifting corporate governance turbulence.