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FRC makes changes significant changes to audit reports

The finance watchdog has made changes to ISA 700 - in the hope of increasing communication with investors

05 Jun 2013

Hans Hoogervorst IASB chairman

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IASB and FASB propose dual approach to lease accounting

IASB and FASB put forward a dual approach to accounting for leases on company balance sheets

17 May 2013

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CBI urges business to steer clear of tax abuse

The CBI releases a list of tax principles for British business to operate within

09 May 2013

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Ex-KPMG chairman Sir Mike Rake to take CBI presidency

Rake is due to take on the role of CBI president this year when Roger Carr steps down

20 Mar 2013

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FRC plans 8.5% hike to levy rates

Accountancy's watchdog announces hike in levy rates for 2013/2014

23 Jan 2013

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Banks pessimistic on chances of financial instrument convergence

Majority of banks surveyed by Deloitte expect financial instrument accounting convergence to end in failure

08 Jan 2013

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IASB proposes limited changes to IFRS 9 classification and measurement requirements

New category of financial assets could increase volatility for some financial institutions

29 Nov 2012

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Accountancy regulation “toothless”, say Citi analysts

Analysts at Citi, an advisor to Autonomy on the HP takeover, criticise the way financial reporting is policed by the FRRP

27 Nov 2012

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FRC proposes removing cap on assumed investment returns

The Financial Reporting Council has published a draft revision of the standard governing investment return assumptions used to calculate Statutory Money Purchase Illustrations

19 Nov 2012

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Government to name new financial watchdog members

Committee will work alongside the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee

17 Feb 2011

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FDs to speak on enterprise tsar 2.0

Lord Young replaces Lord Sugar in key SME ambassadorial role - but will it make a difference to FDs' challenges?

02 Nov 2010

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Bank of England was split three ways

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has split over interest rates and quantitative easing

20 Oct 2010

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Small auditors face license introduction threat

Professional Oversight Board studies need for license need at smaller end of auditors and uncovers need for "significant improvements" of their audit work

17 Oct 2010

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Joint audits will increase fraud, says Big Four partner

Lessons from BCCI echo as concerns over fraud risk are raised

17 Oct 2010

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Audit Commission work should be denied to Big Four

Mid-tier firms should get the work, says the FRC

15 Oct 2010

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