5 March 2018 IFAC in the News PUBLIC FINANCE MAGAZINE | 19:00, 4 MARCH 2018
Canada’s Kevin Dancey named as next IFAC chief The International Federation of Accountants has named Kevin Dancey as its next chief executive officer. Dancey (pictured right) is a former president and chief executive officer of Chartered Professional Accountants Canada and will succeed ...
ACCOUNTING TODAY ONLINE | 2 MARCH 2018
IFAC names next CEO
The International Federation of Accountants announced that it has selected former CPA Canada president and CEO Kevin Dancey as its next CEO.
IFAC | 2 MARCH 2018
Transformative Leader Appointed as IFAC CEO-Designate IFAC—the International Federation of Accountants—announced today that, after an extensive global search, Mr. Kevin Dancey, FCPA, FCA—former President and Chief Executive Officer of ...
AL-BAWABA NEWS | 4 MARCH 2018
Forum of Firms Renews Talal Abu-Ghazaleh's Membership for the 15th Year The Forum of Firms (FOF), founded by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), has recently renewed Talal Abu-Ghazaleh & Co. International (TAGI) membership for the year 2018 after successfully maintaining its membership for the ...
Standard-Setting Boards in the News BUSINESS KOREA DAILY NEWS | 5 MARCH 2018
S. Korean Financial Regulators to Introduce K-ICS as Scheduled Controversy over Introduction Timing The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of Korea pushes ahead with the introduction of the IFRS17 and the K-ICS at the same time.. Seoul, Korea5 March 2018 - 10:15amYoon Yung Sil
ARMINFO NEWS | 5 MARCH 2018
Expert: Armenia is hopelessly lacks the international legal standards in the accounting and financial reporting field Yerevan. March 5. ArmInfo, Naira Badalyan. "The Chamber of Accountants and Auditors of Armenia" will ensure the timely transition of international legal standards in the field of accounting and financial reporting and International ...
EG | 3 MARCH 2018
IFRS: change is at hand on the balance sheet New rules are poised to bring about the biggest shake-up in accounting practice in years. In January 2019, the way leasing transactions are reported in financial statements will change, and the effects of new balance sheet liabilities could...
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD | 16:29, 2 MARCH 2018
02 March 2018IFRS Foundation Trustees reappoint two IFRS Interpretations Committee members The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation, responsible for the governance and oversight of the International Accounting Standards Board, have today announced the reappointment of Jongsoo Han and Robert Uhl to the IFRS Interpretations Committee.
INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD | 19:00, 1 MARCH 2018
02 March 2018Issue 15 of the IASB Investor Update published The IASB Investor Update aims to make it easy for investors to keep up with changes in the world of IFRS® Standards and how those changes may affect an investor's day job.
EQUIPMENT FINANCE ADVISOR | 7:15, 27 FEBRUARY 2018
75% of Companies Find New Lease Accounting Standards More Complex than Anticipated LeaseAccelerator announced the results of its second annual Readiness Survey which gauges the readiness of large companies to support the new lease accounting standards. The LeaseAccelerator Readiness Survey involved over 300 respondents in...
News that Matters to the Profession REUTERS NEWS | 7:09, 5 MARCH 2018
World's 'shadow banks' continue to expand * Figures from China, Luxembourg included * United States remains biggest shadow banking centre * FSB says shadow banks play useful role in funding economy
DAILY FT | 5 MARCH 2018
CMA Sri Lanka to conduct Computer-Based Testing with global leader Pearson VUE The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) entered into an agreement with Computer-Based Testing (CBT) global leader Pearson VUE to transform its exams into computerised form.
THE HINDU | 5 MARCH 2018
A regulator to oversee the CA institute is necessary BUSINESS ICAI ought to have acted quickly to clean up the system The Union Cabinet has at last approved the proposal for establishment of the National Financial Reporting Authority as envisaged under section 132 of the Companies Act, 2013.
THE HINDU | 5 MARCH 2018
Post NFRA formation, what is ICAI’s role? CHENNAI,BUSINESS What is the proposal? The Centre last week approved the proposal to set up the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA), intended to serve as an independent regulator for the auditing profession.
THE FINANCIAL EXPRESS (BANGLADESH) | 3 MARCH 2018
ICAB introduces mentorship course for govt officials Bangladesh, March 3 -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) has introduced a mentorship programme for government officials and faculties of reputed universities to obtain degree in Chartered Accountancy (CA).
ACCOUNTING TODAY ONLINE | 2 MARCH 2018
Management accountants seeing pay raises Financial professionals in the Americas and Europe are generally making as much or slightly more than last year, particularly those with certifications, according to a new survey by the Institute of Management Accountants.
MMEGI | 2 MARCH 2018
Breaking the glass ceiling in accounting : BICA Students Now, industry leaders are calling for sponsorship and a change in corporate policy to break the glass ceiling and reap the benefits of continued growth in diversity. And though the accounting profession is less skewed than ...
THE HITAVADA | 1 MARCH 2018
CAs are true partners of Income-Tax Deptt: Dr Puniha The chartered accountants are known to be the true partners of the Income Tax Department. "The Income Tax Department is incomplete without the active involvement of CAs for smooth functioning of the machinery", said Dr PS Puniha, Principal ...
DAILY NEWS (SRI LANKA) | 2 MARCH 2018
Dimo wins ACCA Sustainability Reporting overall award Sri Lanka, March 2 -- Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) clinched the overall award as Sri Lanka's most transparent company at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards while Hatton National Bank PLC was adjudged the overall ...
FASB (FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD) | 13:26, 1 MARCH 2018
FASB Proposes Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Implementation Activities Performed in Certain Cloud Computing Arrangements Norwalk, CT, March 1, 2018—The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) today issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that would clarify the accounting for implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement that is...
NAMIBIAN SUN | 1 MARCH 2018
Self-sufficient Chartered Accountants Self-sufficient Chartered Accountants A total of 58 Namibian Chartered Accountant candidates today cleared the final hurdle to becoming self-sufficient Chartered Accountants. Having equipped themselves in corporate governance, business ...
ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) | 19:00, 1 MARCH 2018
UK Corporate Governance Code must focus on principles and outcomes, says ACCA
An outcome-focused framework requires companies to think independently about how to apply the principles to achieve this outcome – and therefore encourages a more meaningful exercise.
THE HERALD | 1 MARCH 2018
Scottish chartered accountancy body in groundbreaking US link-up THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland has sealed a mutual recognition agreement with its US counterpart aimed at providing a “streamlined process” for their respective members to practice in each other’s territory.
PR NEWSWIRE ASIA | 23:43, 28 FEBRUARY 2018
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants launches Global Management Accounting Principles© in Japan A comprehensive framework for businesses to manage risk and make better decisions TOKYO, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's first universal framework to guide best practice and bring consistency to management accounting
around the ...
DAILY FT | 27 FEBRUARY 2018
CA Sri Lanka's YCAF takes lead in guiding young Chartered Accountants to 'fly high' The Young Chartered Accountants Forum (YCAF) of CA Sri Lanka has taken the lead to inculcate the necessary skills among young chartered accountants to help them achieve success as globally sought after professionals.
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