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Accounting bodies team up to form new group
June 24th, 2016
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (Cima) and American Institute of CPAs (Aicpa) have joined forces to set up a new association to represent the breadth of the accounting profession. The new association, expected to be launched next year, ...
Multinational law firm expands across Italy with four new offices and 21 partners
June 23rd, 2016
Tie-up sees firm gain four new offices and 21 partners across Milan, Rome, Venice and Turin. European law firm Fieldfisher has agreed a merger with Italian law firm Studio Associato Servizi Professionali Integrati (SASPI). The merger, structured as a ...
KYC/Risk Assessment & FATCA/CRS solutions for Cyprus Companies
June 22nd, 2016
The responsibilities of Compliance Departments within organizations have significantly increased over the last few years and a software solution that accommodates the latest Cyprus and International developments, as well as constant changes in the AML legislation is a must. ...
ACCA and CSOEC launch a new certificate in Busines Valuations course
June 14th, 2016
Finance professionals able to better assess business worth with the new Certificate in Business Valuations course An innovative, new Certificate in Business Valuations course has been launched by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) in partnership with CSOEC ...
Oracle whistleblower suit raises questions over cloud accounting
June 10th, 2016
The Oracle logo is seen on its campus in Redwood City, California June 15, 2015.REUTERS/ROBERT GALBRAITH A whistleblower lawsuit filed against Oracle Corp (ORCL.N) over its accounting practices underscores the pressures established computer companies face to show that they ...
FRC to investigate Deloitte
June 9th, 2016
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation under the accountancy scheme into Deloitte LLP, in relation to the preparation, approval and audit of the financial statements of companies within the Serco group. The investigation is for the financial ...
ACCA sets out “Magnificent Seven” attributes vital to success in modern business
June 6th, 2016
Major new international study from ACCA discovers what makes the ‘perfect professional’ in 2016 and beyond Intellect, creativity, emotional intelligence, vision, experience, technical skills and a mastery of the digital world are seven key skill areas sought by employers ...
Moore Stephens Wins Key Ruling on Audit Opinions
May 24th, 2016
Moore Stephens’ Hong Kong firm won a victory in a New York federal appeals court on a case that could have a far-reaching impact on class-action lawsuits involving audit reports. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ...
KPMG receives complaints over Isle of Man controversy
May 18th, 2016
KPMG’S Canadian arm is the subject of two complaints from one of the country’s largest financial worker’s unions, with the group claiming that the Big Four firm set up offshore tax structures in the Isle of Man to help wealthy Canadians ...
Statistics: Growth potential for in-house lawyers
May 9th, 2016
Law Society figures show growth potential for in-house careers According to the Society’s number crunchers, as of 31 July 2015, there are now over 5,000 commercial businesses out there taking on practising solicitors, an increase of 4.4% in only twelve ...
