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 –…
Networking on Social Media as an Accountant
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 24th Feb 2025
Networking is a key skill for building valuable professional relationships and driving your career forward. For many people this means…
Collaborative Communication in Accounting
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 2nd Feb 2025
As accountants, whether in business or in practice, we need to hone our communication skills. It’s particularly important now with…
Is Rachel Reeves an Economist?
By: Alan Nelson | Posted on: 28th Jan 2025
If I asked you to guess the most frequently searched term that led people to accountingcpd, you might expect it…
The Role of Mergers and Acquisitions
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 20th Dec 2024
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long been a cornerstone of strategic growth across industries, and the accountancy sector is no…
The 10 strangest taxes in history
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 18th Dec 2024
“Nothing is certain except death and taxes”– Benjamin Franklin, 1789 It’s clear that no one has ever liked paying taxes,…
CPD Requirements Around the World
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 20th Nov 2024
In the fast-evolving world of accountancy, continuous learning keeps us on top of changing regulations and ahead of skill gaps.…
Describing Professional Behaviour in Accounting
By: Alan Nelson | Posted on: 12th Nov 2024
I have recently submerged myself in the wording of various ethical codes and the recent changes that have been made.…
Ethical Considerations for Accountants Using AI Tools
By: Julia Penny | Posted on: 9th Oct 2024
For accountants incorporating AI tools into their organisation, embedding ethical principles from the outset is essential. The key areas to…
Management Performance Measures and IFRS 18
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 2nd Oct 2024
The release of the new standard IFRS 18 is a extremely significant event. It is the first new standard for…