ACCA Announces New Country Head for Singapore
ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Darryl Wee as its new Country Head for Singapore. Darryl takes over from Penelope Phoon with immediate effect. Penelope has been with ACCA Singapore since 2003 and leaves to pursue her personal... - February 10, 2010
ACCA and FSB Host Discussion on SMEs and the Equality Bill
Small Businesses face challenges of diversity and equality. - February 08, 2010
Role of Audit is Crucial for Ukraine's Continuing Economic Development Says ACCA
But corruption, lack of transparency and publicity are key challenges for businesses and auditors. - February 08, 2010
Launch of New MP Group Focusing on Women and Enterprise
ACCA to act as secretariat of Women and Enterprise Group examining issues preventing women from becoming entrepreneurs - January 24, 2010
ACCA Calls for Improved Dialogue Between Regulators and Businesses in 2010
Blind eye to communication and ethics exposes weaknesses around non-executive directorship, consumer protection and risk management. - January 22, 2010
100th Survey of Small Business Finds 7 Out of 10 Firms Seeking Face to Face Advice
'Trust' a major issue during economic crisis. - January 16, 2010
ACCA Accountants Reveal Steps to Recovery for Next Decade
Nine principles must be followed to reach financial stability in the next decade. - January 16, 2010
ACCA Reminds Businesses About Tax Self Assessment January 2010 Deadline
The taxman is currently running an awareness campaign, headed by Moira Stuart, reminding self-assessment tax payers to submit their tax returns on-line by 31 January 2010. - January 14, 2010
Work-Life Balance for Small Businesses is Achievable, Finds ACCA New Enquiry Into Flexible Working
But employee and employer culture and attitudes need to change - January 05, 2010
Accountants Point to First Firm Evidence of Global Recovery – But Fear It Could All be an Illusion Says ACCA
Christmas fails to cheer UK finance professionals - January 05, 2010
Almost 4,000 Would-be Accountants Sit ACCA Exams at Excel Centre, London
Finance Professionals of the future take corporate reporting and tax exams as part of global eight-day exam session. - December 17, 2009
Corporate Carbon Footprints - Is the Corporate World Doing Enough? Asks the ACCA
Business is the ‘elephant in the room,’ say global sustainability experts. Crucially, companies in developing countries are among leaders in climate change reporting. It is vital to monitor what enterprises are doing to measure and reduce their carbon usage. - December 16, 2009
Is Business "Getting It?," Asks ACCA and GRI
Mixed perspectives from experts on the corporate response to climate change. - December 09, 2009
ACCA Pakistan Hosts Islamic Finance Debate
WebEx seminars consider opportunities provided by economic conditions - December 03, 2009
Global Reporting Initiative: A Call to Action
Sustainability reporters invited to participate in survey. - December 02, 2009
Luton’s Budding Business Entrepreneurs
Luton sixth formers were introduced to the world of business this week. - November 28, 2009
Access to Finance (and Lunch) in Birmingham
On Friday 27 November, the West Midlands Members’ Network of ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) will be holding its 3rd annual business lunch and presentation at Opus Restaurant in Birmingham. - November 28, 2009
UK’s Tax System Faces New Year Upheaval
· VAT up from 15 to 17.5 per cent on 1 January 2010 · Loss of personal allowance (tax free allowance) for 40% tax payers earning over £100,000 · Higher rate tax of 50 per cent for those paid £150,000 or more · A general election which means probably a spring budget followed by another after the election · ACCA wants a tax New Year Resolution – transparency, no more stealth taxes - November 25, 2009
Social and Economic Factors Signal a Shift in Training Needs for Finance Professionals, Says ACCA
Social and economic trends have influenced dramatically the training requirements of the global finance profession, according to a new report by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). - November 21, 2009
Businesses in India Need to Prepare Urgently for the Introduction in 2011 of IFRS Says ACCA
Ambivalence and lack of focus are major hurdles to a smooth conversion says global accounting body. - November 20, 2009
Carbon Accounting - Building the Case for a Green Work Place
An environmentally friendly office is not hard to achieve says ACCA (the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants) today as it offers ten practical tips for a sustainable workplace as part of its drive towards carbon accounting. - November 20, 2009
New Year Tax Rise Will Hit Wealthy UK Residents, Says ACCA
• New 50% rate for higher earners will have impact • Withdrawal of the personal allowance for those earning over £100,000 • VAT up to 17.5% - November 18, 2009
ACCA Awards Scottish Accountants in Graduation Ceremony
It All Adds Up for Scottish Accountants with ACCA. - November 16, 2009
ACCA Speaks Up on the Lack of Public Trust in Business and Public Sectors
Should there be a common approach to business and private sector governance through accounting? - November 12, 2009