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Accountants ideally positioned for non-executive director positions

Certified Accountants are ideally suited to taking up board positions as Independent Non-Executive directors according to Harry Lorton, chairman of Bank of Ireland Mortgage Bank and they can play a key role in the success of small businesses…

UK economic confidence remains steady amid strong global outlook

The latest Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) released today found that global economic confidence is at its highest level in years, with strong growth since the start of 2017 …

Global economic confidence rebounds to highest level since 2009 despite trade war risks

The latest Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) released today found that global economic confidence is at its highest level in years, with strong growth since the start of 2017 …

Tax strategy should be stuck to throughout a Parliament’s lifetime, say MPs

Two in three MPs believe that Government should be clearer on its tax strategy, while three-quarters have called for increased investment in HMRC, according to a study from two leading professional bodies for accountants The YouGov study, commissioned by AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), found that 63 per cent of MPs from both sides of the House of Commons believe a clear tax strategy should be published by the Government of the day during each Parliament and then be stuck to throughout the Parliament’s duration Only 16 per cent disagreed with this suggestion …

Strong CBE pass rates in ACCA’s first exam session for 2018

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) today announces the pass rates for the March 2018 exam sitting…

ACCA begins new project, in partnership with MICPA, to build capacity for the profession in Myanmar

New project will strengthen MICPA in its role of serving the accountancy profession in Myanmar…

Global standards more important than ever, asserts ACCA as it supports new IFAC and BIAC study

Report is a must-read update on global regulation…

ACCA to participate in the 2018 Commonwealth Business Forum in London

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is delighted to be participating in the 2018 Commonwealth Business Forum taking place in London on 23-25 April…

New tax year could bring Child Benefit confusion for some, says ACCA tax expert

Child benefit for high income earners - 'know the facts' says ACCA…

Fintech, Blockchain and ICOs : adapting to the changing landscape

Experts, regulators and decision-makers discussed the latest policy developments on Fintech and blockchain alongside the risks and opportunities of ICOs at joint ACCA and EY conference in Brussels…