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Analysis

IAS 39 problems flare up again

Pirc is advising shareholders to vote against Barclays’ annual report. Richard Crump finds out why

26 Apr 2012

Analysis

SMEs should keep GAAP facets

The Accounting Standards Board looks to implement IFRS for SMEs - albeit with some UK standards thrown in. Richard Crump reports

22 Feb 2012

Analysis

Three days to pack

Changes to pre-pack administration rules are pleasing no-one, writes Rachael Singh

26 Jan 2012

Analysis

The GAAR report: was it worth it?

Graham Aaronson’s report has been accused of creating uncertainty. But the real question is whether the exercise was worth it, writes Jaimie Kaffash

06 Jan 2012

Opinion

Public sector finances must go global

The strength of government accounts is just one reason why investors love Britain, writes Alan Edwards. So shouldn't we push for a global public financial management profession?

29 Nov 2011

Analysis

HMRC’s Goldman accounting error

Did HMRC fail to take a tribunal ruling into account when reaching a settlement with the investment bank? Jaimie Kaffash reports

24 Nov 2011

Analysis

Deserved recognition

Re-exposing the revenue recognition accounting standard will give stakeholders a chance to comment on efforts to simplify the rules, writes Rose Orlik

24 Nov 2011

Web seminar

Governance Risk and Compliance - inspiring confidence through greater business predictability

This webinar assesses methods to ensure you have the internal processes fine tuned to monitor compliance with published standards in corporate and financial governance

24 Oct 2011

Feature

Cleaning up their act

Carbon accounting is still full of flaws, but mandatory reporting is now on the horizon, writes Elisabeth Jeffries

23 Aug 2011

Feature

From accounting to accountability

As corporate reporting evolves, companies are now expected to discuss their long-term vision, business model and performance in financial and non-financial areas

17 Aug 2011

Opinion

Smoke and mirrors

The spat between Barclays and PIRC raises questions over whether banks’ accounting methods are fit for purpose

07 Jul 2011

News

New pension standard 'could cost companies £10bn'

A new pension accounting standard may have huge cost implications but should boost transparency

17 Jun 2011

Blog

Business Matters: Is it the right time to transform financial reporting?

Tim Ward has a few concerns about ditching UK GAAP for a new financial reporting framework based on IFRS

17 May 2011

Analysis

Economic Affairs Committee's IFRS ruling divides opinion

Many FDs welcome the Lords’ recommendation that SMEs stick with UK rules

15 Apr 2011

Analysis

Charities face threat from new Public Benefit Entities rules

New accounting rules puts housing associations at risk of breaching banking covenants

24 Mar 2011

News

Just seven percent ready for new lease accounting standards

Companies expecting huge cost in implementation and impact on debt-to-equity ratios

23 Feb 2011

Analysis

Hotel, motel, Holiday Inn

The recession may have slashed travel budgets but clients still appreciate face time - so you may need to reassess your travel policy

24 Jan 2011

Analysis

Sustainable accounting moves closer

The Prince’s Trust initiative takes off but survey shows low take-up of sustainability tracking by business

24 Jan 2011

Opinion

High risk sectors fear FRRP focus

Is the FRRP’s hit list of sectors that it deems high risk in 2011 a list of predicted accounting scandals?

20 Dec 2010

News

Should SMEs produce monthly management accounts?

Vince Cable backs campaign calling for monthly management accounts to assuage lender trust

29 Nov 2010

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Financial Director Summit 2012

The Financial Director Summit 2012 will provide a unique platform in which to share, compare and contrast experiences whilst learning and networking with peers

Latest Opinion

Cutting electronic systems down to size

To be more competitive, we need far less management in companies, government and our electronic systems

Acquisition booby traps

The acquisition trail is littered with potential pitfalls for the unwary finance director, but how do you avoid them?

Business' best friend

Finance people must be the critical friend of business, writes CIMA's John Windle

Latest Analysis

IAS 39 problems flare up again

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