April 2005

Technical articles

London warning
The City of London could lose ground as a major financial centre to the developing Asian cities, according to a new report from the Centre for Policy Studies
More accountants please
Sarbanes-Oxley has not just increased the workload and income of the major firms operating in the United States. It has also stimulated a worldwide surge in demand for qualified accountants.
Record for reward
ACCA business relationship manager Susan Greaves advises why students should take work experience as seriously as their studies and explains how to complete ACCA's Technician Training Record
ACCA2007 - consultation on a new qualification
ACCA2007: we report on the latest developments as ACCA reviews the Professional qualification
Let's get together
In the first of a two-part feature, we take a closer look at networking, starting with why and how to develop this essential skill which can progress your career and your business
Lack of trust
The European Commission has demanded fundamental changes to the governance arrangements of the International Accounting Standards Board, which would see Europe becoming much more powerful in determining future standards
International rescue
Lesley Meall explains how working in another country can be fraught with problems - ranging from the use of inappropriate body language to confusing local business customs