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NASDAQ fails to acquire LSE

The last acquisition attempt could become a direct repurchase of shares from the stakeholders – at the price of £ 12,43 (? 24,02) paid in cash.

ICAI makes case for auditor liability reform

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) has today published a position paper arguing the case for reform of the liability regime as it affects Irish auditors.

Accountancy firms failing to use web technology

There is a major difference between the Big Four and other accountancy firms when it comes to the use of web technology, according to a new survey.

Change to "fair value" accounting may affect insurers financial reporting

Stung by the proliferating number of financial restatements over the past few years, the accounting industry is changing towards the use of "fair value" accounting measurements, which may have a future impact on insurance contracts. Fitch Ratings notes the above phenomenon in a special report, posted online, entitled "Accounting and Financial Reporting: 2007 Global Outlook – Measuring Up."

SEC Names New Deputy Chief Accountant For Accounting In Office of Chief Accountant

“The Commission and the investors we serve will greatly benefit from Jim’s background and experience both as a partner in the profession and as a Fellow at the FASB,” said SEC Chief Accountant Conrad W. Hewitt.

Russian Ministry of Finance: no fooling with taxes!

Russian Ministry of Finance is planning to further tighten accounting policies requirement so that Russian commercial companies will not adopt more schemes that allow tax advantages.

Leaked paper reveals FRC proposed audit demergers

Accounting regulator drew up analysis of the impact of forcing the Big Four to spin off their audit arms.

Russian banking regulation toughened

Russian Central Bank (CB) is planning to toughen banking regulation: Russian Central Bank’s representatives may be given the access to all commercial banks’ inside information.

Canadian Board: Audit Firms Need to Do More

Canadian public accounting firms of all sizes need to do more to improve audit quality and adhere consistently to internal and professional standards, the Canadian Public Accountability Board said.

Deloitte and KPMG fined by ICAEW

Deloitte and KPMG have been rapped over the knuckles by the ICAEW over auditing mistakes.