Practice
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International Study Recommends Actions To Achieve Convergence To International Standards
A new international study, commissioned by the Board of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), identifies the challenges to adopting…
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Canada's CA-CMA Merger Sparks Debate
As accounting professionals in the United States continue to repair the damage caused by corporate scandals and strive to meet…
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Study Reveals Emerging Online Security Threats
While viruses and spam continue to proliferate, they have been joined by two emerging threats: spyware and phishing, according to…
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PCAOB Releases Findings on Big Four
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in the US recently revealed findings from a six-month investigation of the nation's Big…
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New Publication Addresses Audit Issues Arising From the First-Time Adoption of IFRS
To help auditors address reporting issues arising from the first-time adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), the staff of…
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Paper Clarifies Internal Auditing's SOX Role
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in the US has issued a position paper clarifying the role of the internal…
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Computer Crashes: Scarier Than the IRS?
While nine out of 10 Americans agree that technology has made their lives easier, they are more likely to fear…
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Former EC Accountant Wins Whistle-Blower Award
Marta Andreasen, the former chief accountant for the European Commission, has won this year’s Cliff Robertson Sentinel Award given by…
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Auditors oppose proposed ban on consulting
The concept paper on the companies act is creating a storm in audit circles. It has some very bold proposals,…
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Chartered accountants’ conference begins in India
The all-India continuing professional education (CPE) conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) was inaugurated by the…
