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February 2010
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'Robust provisioning approach is essential', say bankers
Top central bankers are increasing pressure for speedy reform of the accounting rule blamed for amplifying the credit crunch and warned it must not widen the scope of a much-criticised asset valuation method
UK finance sector rise was 'less than expected'
A study by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the CBI says activity in the UK’s financial services sector rose less than expected in the last quarter of 2009 and more firms now expect it to fall
AADB investigates ICAS member in relation to Equitable Life
The Accountancy and Actuarial Discipline Board has launched an investigation under its disciplinary scheme for the accountancy profession into the conduct of an ICAS member in connection with matters related to the financial statements of Equitable Life Assurance Society in 1999
CAs awarded in New Year Honours List
Former Financial Reporting Council chief Paul Boyle has been awarded an OBE in New Years Honours list – one of several CAs to be honoured
Prince Charles hosts accountancy forum
Members of 14 global accountancy bodies met with The Prince of Wales at a forum at St James’ Palace
FD of the Year winners to be named
The winners of the Finance Director of the Year Awards are set to be named at a gala luncheon at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre later this month
The profession needs you...!
The hunt is on among the best universities in the UK to find Britain’s most promising accountancy and economics student
Accounting bodies merger approved
The vast majority of the members of Royal NIVRA and NOvAA have agreed to a merger between the two professional accounting bodies in the Netherlands. NIVRA and NOvAA simultaneously organised member meetings in Amsterdam and Utrecht on 16 December
Scotland witnesses soaring levels of business fraud
The amount of money lost by businesses and the public sector in Scotland to larger frauds increased last year by 670 per cent, according to new research by BDO