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How internal audit can meet growing expectations

08/07/2014(0)
Broadening duties in a rapidly changing business environment make it imperative for the internal audit profession to evolve, according to a new research report. Although audits of operations still ... Read More
Mind the Gap

The gap between accountants and clients

07/07/2014(0)
I was intrigued to read some new and original research published by Robert Craven of The Directors’ Centre, reports Mark Lee. Craven is no stranger to AccountingWEB. My interview ... Read More
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Can investors win in a new era of accounting?

04/07/2014(0)
Big changes over global accounting standards go into effect in 2017, and they could greatly influence how profitable companies are perceived. Like an operating system runs a computer, revenue ... Read More
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Green Action plan for SMEs

02/07/2014(0)
It is time for SMEs to turn sustainability challenges into opportunities. Accountants can make both the short and the long-term case for sustainability, says global accountancy body. Despite the ... Read More
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When Should You Give Investors Their Money Back?

26/06/2014(0)
The economic goal of every business leader is to create value for shareholders; it’s what you are paid to do. If you don’t expect to earn returns that exceed ... Read More
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How High a Deductible Should Your Company Take?

25/06/2014(0)
Deciding the right level of a company’s insurance deductibles depends largely on the organization’s risk appetite and its financial strength — definitely territory for the CFO. Risk appetite and ... Read More
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Global Finance Functions chellenge for transformation

24/06/2014(0)
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) think-tank outlines 10 key requirements needed for effective finance function change. With ongoing pressures on the CFO organisation to drive the efficiency ... Read More
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Auditors Favor Curbs on Changes to the Audit Report

23/06/2014(0)
Rather than divulge every worry that kept them up at night during an audit, some auditors feel that they should limit their reporting of “critical audit matters” to the ... Read More
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ACCA welcomes new rules against money laundering and terrorist finacing

20/06/2014(0)
The keywords in fighting money laundering and terrorist financing throughout Europe and worldwide are transparency and consistency between EU rules and the international approach, says global accountancy body In ... Read More
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GASB’s OPEB proposals may have big impact

17/06/2014(0)
Proposed new accounting standards for other post-employment benefits (OPEB) published Monday by GASB are expected to have a significant impact on state and local government financial statements. GASB’s work ... Read More
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