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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.

ICAA chief criticises accounting education

ICAA chief criticises accounting education

University level accounting education is in a “sorry state” in Australia, according to Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) chief executive Graham Meyer.Free

NIVRAdevelops accountancy index

NIVRAdevelops accountancy index

The Royal Dutch Institute of Accountants (Koninklijk Nederlands Instituut Van Registeraccountants – NIVRA) is working with the UN Council for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on an Accountancy Development Index (ADI) that measures how developed an accounting profession is.Free

CIOT launches HMRC branch

CIOT launches HMRC branch

The UK Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has launched a new branch for chartered tax advisers within the civil services.

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

KPMG's departure could stall development in Iran

KPMG's departure could stall development in Iran

The departure of the Big Four could delay professional development in Iran, according to one of the world’s accounting leaders. KPMG was recently pressured to end its affiliation with the Iranian firm Bayat Rayan following lobby group pressure from the United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI).Free

BKD launches US IFRS course

BKD launches US IFRS course

US accounting firm BKD, a member of the Praxity Global Alliance, will collaborate with IASeminars to teach open enrolment and in-company IFRS courses throughout the US.

IASB enhances investor participation in IFRS

IASB enhances investor participation in IFRS

Investors will have a greater change to participate in the development f IFRS following the launch of a new outreach programme by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and its overseer, the International Accounting Standards Committee (IASC) Foundation.Free

ICPAS launches new websites

ICPAS launches new websites

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS) has launched four websites on business and accountancy issues.Free

Singapore proposes new education requirement

Singapore proposes new education 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


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