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IPSASB publishes proposed amendments to IFRIC interpretations
Also, IESBA, the IAASB, and IOSCO unveil their work plans and strategies for improving corporate reporting and governance.Global ethics standards on tax planning released
IESBA’s standards, set to take effect in July 2025, are intended to strengthen the ethical framework that guides professional accountants providing tax planning services.IFAC highlights key areas for sustainability upskilling
Also, the IAASB launched a video series to help stakeholders understand the proposed changes to the fraud standard.Are you and your finance team fully embracing technology?
Finance leaders can ask themselves series of questions — on strategy, collaboration, processes, and extracting insights — to be empowered with technology.Business optimism on the rise for UK CFOs
Finance leaders in a quarterly survey have a brighter outlook, but ongoing geopolitical uncertainty is one challenge that has many taking a defensive stance.New IFRS standard aims to improve corporate reporting
IFRS 18, Presentation and Disclosure in Financial Statements, is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2027.Recruitment falls as employers continue to cut costs
Slow hiring rates in the UK have led to the sharpest rise in candidates in four months, according to a monthly report by KPMG and the REC.Advice to support neurodiversity at work
A recent survey in the UK found that only 38% of employees say their organisation provides meaningful support for neurodivergent colleagues.IPSASB proposes amendments to assets standard
Also, the UKEB seeks UK stakeholders’ views on a recent exposure draft from the IASB, and the EU’s new “due diligence” rules address firms’ impacts on human rights and the environment.Accounting should be recognised as STEM subject, report says
The innovative and technological aspect of the profession would benefit from inclusion in STEM education, a report finds.Health, safety risks are top of mind for boards, global survey shows
In the finance sector, corporate directors and executives believe cyberattacks pose the most significant risk to their organisations this year.C-suite sentiment: Leadership isn’t getting any easier this year
A recent survey shows that more than half of US executives believe external factors will have a greater impact on company success than internal factors.How to manage for the first time
There are few more daunting times at work than when you have to manage for the first time — so how do you make the leap?IASB opens consultation on standard for SMEs
Here’s a roundup of recent developments in the financial reporting world, including new guidance from IFAC to support accounting in the public sector.FRC revises accounting standards for UK, Ireland
The amendments are intended to improve financial reporting. The most significant changes apply to leases and revenue recognition.4 ways to build businesses’ long-term sustainability
As sustainability stewards, finance professionals can lead the shift to a “systems value perspective”, which first requires assessing a business’s ESG maturity.Ethics in action: Misleading reporting and the ‘familiarity threat’
A friendship with a work colleague may pose a threat for CIMA members in complying with the CIMA Code of Ethics — an issue explored in this scenario.AICPA & CIMA find areas for improvement in workforce upskilling
A new report from AICPA & CIMA reveals misalignments between UK government policy and productivity goals.IESBA publishes guidance in relation to PIE audits
FRC announces roundtable discussion dates for Stewardship Code review; FCA relays priority areas in the final year of its three-year strategy.
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