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ACRA changes CPE qualification

ACRA changes CPE qualification

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority in Singapore (ACRA) has tightened the focus on auditing, financial reporting standards and ethics in a new look CPE programme that will roll out next year.Free

ICAA chief criticises accounting education

ICAA chief criticises accounting education

University-level accounting education is in a "sorry state" in Australia, according to the Institute of chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) chief executive Graham Meyer.

ACRA proposes new registration requirement

ACRA proposes new registration requirement

The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) of Singapore has proposed a new Public Practice Programme (PPP) that would be a prerequisite for registering as a public accountant.Free

New tax institute launched in Singapore

New tax institute launched in Singapore

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) has joined forces with the Tax Academy of Singapore to launch the Singapore Institute of Accredited Tax Professionals (SIATP).Free

Australian Institute happy to buck trend

Australian Institute happy to buck trend

The Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia (ICAA) is one institute which, unlike many of its peers, remains primarily a domestic organisation.

Asia-Pacific survey: Crossing borders

Asia-Pacific survey: Crossing borders

Global standards have not quite been achieved and barriers to cross-border mobility for accountants remain, but there is no doubt the accounting world is becoming ever more global. An Accountancy Asia survey looks at how professional bodies are operating across Asia-Pacific

Sinapore cautious on thresholds

Sinapore cautious on thresholds

Singapore’s accounting profession is wary of proposals to raise audit thresholds, but has welcomed moves to introduce a postgraduate professional accountancy qualification.Free

Indonesia to adopt IFRS

Indonesia to adopt IFRS

Indonesia’s Accounting Standards Board decision to revise accounting standards with the planned adoption of IFRS in 2012 is creating significant additional work for accountants, an industry expert says.

Chinese accountancy: Building an army

Chinese accountancy: Building an army

The Chinese government’s development plans call for a large increase in practising accountant numbers to support the rapid economic transition taking place across the country. David Hayes investigates what the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants is doing to help meet these demandsFree

CPA Australia allows students to specialise in Singaporean tax

CPA Australia allows students to specialise in Singaporean tax

Australia’s largest professional services organisation has signed a memorandum of understanding with the tax academy of Singapore. The agreement will allow CPA Australia students to study specialised units on Singaporean tax.Free


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