Accountancy profession and natural capital go together, says report
The issue of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) is a concept that should be promoted among businesses, investors, governments and wider…
US economy expected to grow faster than previously estimated
According to revised official figures, the second quarter of the year saw the US economy grow faster than previously anticipated.…
IASB consults on IFRS 9 interim measures
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) is going to consult on measures that need to temporarily be put into place…
Earning gap between female graduates and non-graduates is over three times, shows report
A new academic report has found that women who graduate with a degree earn three times as much as those…
HMRC outlines how businesses can reimburse electric car usage by employees
HM Revenue and Customs has set out how a business can reimburse employees for costs incurred by using electric cars…
Moral courage to drive value needed in boardroom, says accountants group
Corporate boardrooms must use "moral courage" to drive forward value, according to a global group of accountants. The group, Chartered…
Businesses lose over £200bn to cyber attacks a year globally, reveals study
Cyber attacks have cost businesses across the world more than £200 billion over the past year, according to new research…
Steep rise for UK deficit follows fall in tax receipts
Income tax receipts have unexpectedly fallen, and as a result, Britain’s deficit has risen to £12.1bn in August. The figure…
Tax avoidance crackdown nets £1bn for HMRC
The continued efforts by HMRC to clamp down on tax avoidance have seen definite results, according to a new announcement…
Oil and commodity prices cause 2% FTSE 100 fall
Yesterday, commodity prices declined and caused a 2% drop in morning trade on the UK market. This meant the benchmark…
5 steps to securing your dream career
Whether they’re studying at university or obtaining practical experience at a company, there are a lot of people working towards…
New EU accounting standard a challenge for banking industry, says ECB chief
Daniele Nouy, the European Central Bank's supervisory chief, has said that the introduction of a new accounting standard for financial…