The Briefcase #2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
For most of us, the biggest scandals our office will be involved in is whether Aidan turned the dishwasher on…
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Accountants don’t usually get top billing in TV and film. Unless they’re cooking the books or dodging bullets. But every…The History of Accounting
Luca Pacioli (pictured above) might have popularised the double entry method, but the history of accounting goes beyond him –…
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Finance Professionals Remain in Demand
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 3rd Apr 2024
As we head into the second quarter of 2024, it seems that the demand for accountants and finance professionals, and…
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Women in Accountancy: A Long Journey
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 7th Mar 2024
During one of our recent webinars, we were joined by Julia Penny, Immediate Past President of ICAEW. Julia was ICAEW’s fourth…
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The Challenges in the Audit Profession
By: Steve Collings | Posted on: 5th Mar 2024
I have written extensively over the years on the challenges currently faced by the auditing profession, largely because confidence in…
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Unravelling the Post Office Scandal: Trust and Communication
By: Alan Nelson | Posted on: 21st Feb 2024
The Post Office scandal, with its wrongful accusations and devastating consequences for Subpostmasters, has shocked us all. But what lessons…
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Unravelling the Post Office Scandal: Ethical Considerations
By: Alan Nelson | Posted on: 14th Feb 2024
The Post Office scandal has made me reflect on the value of ethical frameworks. Sometimes they seem overly detailed and…
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Unravelling the Post Office Scandal: The Role of Internal Audit
By: Alan Nelson | Posted on: 7th Feb 2024
Much has been written about the Post Office scandal especially in the wake of the ITV drama series Mr Bates…
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Verifiable vs Non-Verifiable CPD
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 5th Dec 2023
When is CPD verifiable, when is it non-verifiable, and when is it not CPD at all? Although different professional bodies…
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Women as Leaders in Accountancy
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 1st Dec 2023
📊 The Current Landscape for Women in Accountancy Internationally, women make up a significant percentage of accountants and auditors. According…
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3 Barriers to Effective CPD and How to Overcome Them
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 18th Apr 2023
We all know CPD is easy to put off until the last minute. But good professional development comes from knowing…