The IFRS’ newly-announced transitional reliefs may reduce the burden on companies preparing for the rollout of enhanced sustainability disclosures in January 2024, according Richard Singleton, finance and sustainability director at Menzies. The ISSB revealed that it will offer transitional aid … Read More
Audit Partners, which together earn the vast majority of FTSE 350 audit fees, said they were concerned they could be accused of breaking competition law if they helped. Smaller Accountancy Firms have called on Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC to share … Read More
The FRC said it has ‘already taken numerous steps’ towards achieving the goals of the reform program. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its latest three-year plan, outlining its priorities and objectives for the period 2023-2026. The FRC revealed it anticipates … Read More
Against a volatile geopolitical and economic backdrop, 2023 is shaping up to be another critical year for the audit industry. Following three years of pandemic-induced restrictions and disruptions to “traditional” working patterns and practices, a renewed push for audit reform … Read More
Following stakeholder feedback on the current consultation, the IAASB envisions approving a final standard in December 2023. The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (ISAAB) has launched a consultation regarding a new section of proposed auditing standards for smaller and … Read More
Demographic trends and changing work patterns have set the profession on the road towards an inexorable collision between supply and demand. What can accountants caught up in the skills crisis do to come out unscathed? There’s nothing more frustrating than … Read More