Accounting Standards

FCA to boost disclosure of diversity on boards and committees

The FCA has finalised rules requiring listed companies to report information and disclose targets on the diversity in their boards…

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FRC unveils new audit firm governance code

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a new audit firm governance code for the big four audit firms and…

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FCA launches 3-year strategy to crack down on ‘problem firms’

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a three-year strategy which will see the recruitment of 80 employees to focus…

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ACCA suspends operations in Russia

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced that it has suspended operations in Russia amid the ongoing war…

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AICPA and CIMA suspend services in Russia and Belarus

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA) and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) have announced they will…

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UKEB reappointed to international Accounting Standards Advisory Forum

The UK Endorsement Board (UKEB) has been reappointed to the international Accounting Standards Advisory Forum (ASAF) for a further three…

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FCA appoints chair of its Practitioner Panel

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed Direct Line Group CEO, Penny James, as chair of its Practitioner Panel. James…

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FCA issues court warnings over ‘unfair’ use of insolvency law

Firms using insolvency or company law to manage their liabilities have been warned they could face court action by the…

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FCA to introduce new consumer duty

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is set to introduce a new consumer duty to better protect users of financial services.…

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4 in 5 UK SMEs aren’t seeking finance to grow, ACCA finds

Four in five UK SMEs are not seeking finance to grow in the next six to 12 months as optimism…

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