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MPs: SMEs not prepared for Brexit, need help with tax and exports, and more information and advice

AAT and ACCA poll reveals just 3% strongly agree with the statement that, “SMEs are well prepared for the UK’s departure from the EU in 2019"…

Register now for the new Strategic Professional exams with ACCA

September 2018 will see the first sitting for two new exams from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) - Strategic Business Leader and Strategic Business Reporting…

Organisations work together to develop the accountancy profession in Cyprus

Employers and professional membership bodies ACCA and ICPAC select candidates for a new accountancy internship programme…

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Reshaping the Global Value Chain

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), is China’s grand scheme to link Asia and Europe together via new massive infrastructure projects in Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Balkans Announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013, the BRI is seeking to rebuild China’s ancient silk routes for the 21st century, looking to build new connections across three continents The project is very ambitious, but it is still in its infancy …

Young finance talent ‘most satisfied’ in large accountancy firms, but intend to move on when the time’s right

Young finance professionals see the experience gained in the largest accountancy firms as invaluable to securing long-term future career success, finds a new report Generation Next: managing talent in large accountancy firms from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)…

Stakeholders find value in Enhanced Auditors’ Report

Two thirds of surveyed respondents acknowledged the improvements that the new standards bring and that it is a key tool in navigating complex financial reports…

Profession should play greater role in attracting diverse talent, finds ACCA Ireland

The accountancy profession should identify more pro-active approaches to continue to improve social mobility, according to a new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)…

Sime Darby Berhad Retains Crown for Best Overall Sustainability Reporting Practices

Other victors for the ACCA MaSRA 2017 are Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank), Axiata Group Berhad, CIMB Group Holdings Berhad and Sunway Construction Group…

Profession should play greater role in attracting diverse talent, finds ACCA

The accountancy profession should identify more pro-active approaches to continue to improve social mobility, according to a new report from ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)…

Galvanising improved corporate reporting and investor engagement through user-focused Enhanced Auditors’ Reports

The Enhanced Auditors’ Report (EAR) has spurred constructive behavioural changes within the financial reporting ecosystem and better engagement between companies and investors in Malaysia A key change introduced through EAR is the disclosure of Key Audit Matters (KAMs), resulting in a more transparent and informative auditors’ report In the longer term, the EAR should drive the flow of useful and relevant information to the capital market, reduce speculation about companies’ performance and promote better understanding of financial statements …