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How accountants can embrace Artificial intelligence; the next big think
March 23rd, 2017
Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence exhibited by machines. It is a field with a long history but currently is actively growing with applications in many industries and sectors. Google predicts that it is the next big think. Many business ...
Accountants in small and midsize practices around the world face staffing and tech challenges
March 20th, 2017
Accountants working in small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) around the world are facing heightened staffing challenges, according to the latest IFAC Global SMP Survey results. While attracting new clients, keeping up with new regulations/standards, and pressure to lower fees ...
Rising demand for chartered accountants in Middle East
March 9th, 2017
As business models become more complex and sophisticated, every enterprise needs qualified professionals to help them invest, develop and grow prudently. Since 1961, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) has been playing a pivotal role in meeting ...
Accountants confident Donald Trump to accelerate U.S. economic growth
February 28th, 2017
More than two-thirds of CPAs and accountants expect President Donald Trump to accelerate U.S. economic growth, according to a recent survey. Thirty percent of public accountants in a recent Accounting Today poll are “very confident” and 39 percent are ...
MPS: Accountants will be in demand during Brexit process
February 17th, 2017
Members of Parliament believe accountants will be increasingly in demand during the Brexit process, according to a new study commissioned by AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The study has revealed that ...
How accountants can become more efficient in 2017
February 15th, 2017
Through the last decade, the Accounting industry has been through many changes. Accounting industry has became more technologically advanced and more efficient. As we are moving though the 2017, accounting industry must adapt to the always changing environment, new ...
Andrew Miskin named first Chair of Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
November 1st, 2016
Tim Christen will serve as initial Vice Chair of Association that will advance public and management accounting globally Andrew Miskin, FCMA, CGMA, has been named the first chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association), the ...
Accountants giving advice for Tax avoidance could receive tough penalties
August 18th, 2016
Accountants or financial advisers who help customers to bend the rules to avoid paying tax could face tough new fines. the U.K. government said Wednesday. The U.K. Treasury has opened a consultation on a new penalty that would impose ...
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants redefines accountants’ Ethical Role
July 18th, 2016
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants® (IESBA®, the Ethics Board) today released a new standard, Responding to Non-Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The standard sets out a first-of-its-kind framework to guide professional accountants in what actions to take in the public ...
What Brexit means for accountants
July 13th, 2016
Shortly after the UK voted for Brexit on 23 June, sterling hit a thirty year low against the dollar and the UK has had its credit rating downgraded by two different agencies. It is currently unclear whether these repercussions ...
