Interesting reads on AccountingWeb
I regularly write for AccountingWeb UK, so I thought you might be interested in seeing links to those articles here.
Audit
How will the new rules affect your firm (FRC Revised Ethical Standard) January 2024
The FRC is navigating a long and winding road November 2023
Audit culture based on blame rarely supports quality July 2021
Virtual practice assurance uncovers same old flaws June 2021
The brave new world of quality management in audit May 2021
Who'd be an auditor? April 2021
Autonomy and Deloitte: Lessons to be learned Jan 2021
Audit standards to ramp up anti-fraud requirements
ICAEW 'disappointed' at audit quality results
Sustainability
In the run up to COP26 and no doubt for the years' to come, a focus on reducing emissions and limiting the impacts of climate change will be key. The finance team has a clear role here and so here are some articles covering some of the key themes. If you don't know much about this area start with the Energy and carbon reporting: What you need to know article, which explains some of the many bits of jargon in this area.
The finance team's role in net zero October 2021
Streamlined energy and carbon reporting explained September 2021 (Part 2)
Energy and carbon reporting: What you need to know September 2021 (Part 1)
How accountants can drive sustainability March 2021
Money Laundering and fraud
AML and Covid support: Get the details right August 2021
Virtual practice assurance uncovers same old flaws June 2021
CCAB anti-money laundering guidance gets an update
What to watch for in your anti-money laundering compliance
Trust registration enhanced as 5th money laundering directive takes effect
Accountants warned as fraudsters seize Covid-19 crisis
If you need help with your anti-money laundering policies, procedures or training, or you need a compliance review then please do get in touch.
Financial reporting
A matter of principles: The future of corporate reporting
Corporate Governance
Remuneration reporting: Is it working? May 2021
Corporate Governance Review: Ditch the Boilerplate Dec 2020
If you need root cause analysis, help with updating or writing your audit programme or training material or other technical assistance with audit then please get in touch.
