Global accountancy body ACCA has called for the Scottish Government to increase the threshold at which charities have to complete an audit, to relieve time and cost pressure on hard-pressed charities. ACCA highlighted some of the problems facing charities requiring an audit, with smaller charities p
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ACCA has called on Kier Starmer's new government to prioritise financial and economic policies within its first 100 days in office. The global accounting body says the government should specifically focus on improving HMRC services, encouraging domestic and international investment, and supporting s
ACCA, the global accountancy body, has published its latest five-point policy plan. In ‘Accounting for a better world: An ACCA policy prospectus for the UK’, ACCA sets out clear goals and aims which will help the UK strengthen its position on sustainable business, global trade, AI, and t
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has released a comprehensive policy prospectus outlining a vision for a more robust and sustainable UK economy. In Accounting for a better world: An ACCA policy prospectus for the UK, ACCA sets out clear goals and aims which will help the UK
A new report from the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACCA) has revealed the pervasive impact of bribery and corruption on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) worldwide.
Scotland has emerged as a global leader in hybrid working practices, with 71% of finance professionals adopting this approach, compared to the global average of 41%, according to ACCA. The global accountancy body recently conducted a study, shedding light on the state of the UK workplace for fi
Accountancy body ACCA has urged CEOs and CFOs to build trust in artificial intelligence (AI) by taking steps in their organisations to manage the associated risks. As AI plays a greater role in the accounting and financial reporting of businesses, CFOs and financial controllers will have to be confi
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called on the Scottish Government to ensure work-based qualifications and training are placed at the centre of ongoing reform to Scotland’s skills system. In a letter sent to the minister for higher and further education, Graeme Dey
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has communicated pressing concerns to the Chancellor ahead of the Autumn Budget Statement, stressing the urgency for financial reforms to stimulate the UK economy. In a critical open letter, the ACCA pinpointed three core areas requiring imme
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has urged the UK government to put ethics, transparency and governance at the heart of its AI (artificial intelligence) policy.
Recent data unveiled by ACCA has highlighted significant issues UK accountants face when interacting with HMRC services at even the most basic level. Over half (52%) of the surveyed UK ACCA members voiced concerns that HMRC's service quality was negatively affecting their work efficiency. This
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has expressed concerns regarding the preparedness of UK local authorities to embrace the International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 16, which pertains to lease accounting. Responding to a consultation on the update to the Code of Pract
Johnston Carmichael, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and Aberdeenshire Council’s Foundation Apprenticeship Team, have collaborated to launch a new qualification in accountancy. This new Foundation Apprenticeship (FA) course in accountancy, already embraced by 36
ACCA Scotland has responded to the UK government's plans to launch more stringent initiatives to curtail the persistent problem of late payments, which particularly plagues SMEs. This move is part of the forthcoming Prompt Payment & Cash Flow Review aimed at reinforcing and better executing curr
Accountants and financial professionals have shown optimism about the role of digital technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), in transforming their industry, according to the ACCA's (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Digital Horizons report.