accountingcpd blog

  1. IFRS Update: 2 Trillion of New Balance Sheet Assets and Liabilities

    The new IFRS 16 looks set to have a major impact. So what it is all about? In this blog Alan Nelson looks at the new standard and how it will...

  2. Report from PwC Highlights Continuing Differences Between US GAAP and IFRS

    In an increasingly globalised economy the use of IFRS and US GAAP is a complication that most of us would rather avoid. Learning two languages...

  3. What Questions Should We Be Asking Ourselves During an Audit?

    With the use of judgement in financial reporting increasing it is becoming crucial for accountants and auditors to develop necessary skills...

  4. To Demonstrate Professional Scepticism You May Need Softer Skills Training

    The application of professional scepticism is an extremely important issue, it being a behaviour that should underpin the actions of auditors...

  5. What is the FAST Standard and Why Should We Be Using It?

    Miscalculations in financial models can cause a company to lose a lot of money. The objective of the FAST standard is to reduce errors by using...

  6. Brand Values

    Advertising a product that is indistinguishable from the competition is rarely viable. Developing a product so that it outshines the competition,...