Demonstrating professional scepticism

Prominence of professional scepticism is growing among standard-setters and other stakeholders in all types of assurance engagement, says Katharine Bagshaw.

How the FRC are encouraging auditors to use going concern

In light of the demises of large companies such as Carillion and BHS, the Financial Reporting Council now wants auditors to do more work around going concern. Acting director, UK auditing standards and competition, Mark Babington explains why the regulator has come to this decision.

Auditing groups – subsidiaries

Technical helpsheet issued by to help ICAEW members to understand their responsibilities regarding subsidiaries when auditing the group accounts and the implications on the auditor’s report where access to the financial information of subsidiaries is denied by the parent entity.

Global Consumers Rank Digital Leadership of Mobile Operators Higher than Spotify, eBay and Uber

Survey underlines significant digital progress made by telcos in creating powerful digital brand value and the significance of digital services in acquiring, retaining and engaging customersDUBLIN, Ireland – 5th September, 2019 – New and exclusive research commissioned by Openet validates the significant progress made by the global mobile operator community in transforming to become digital service providers. The study, completed by Sapio Research, gauges the perceptions of global consumers in five different countries, uncovering several…

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Yanfeng pioneers Hygiene Technologies for Shared Mobility in Smart Cabins

Advanced, health-focused smart technologies for a premium user experience Stuttgart, Germany – 5 September 2019. Yanfeng, one of the world’s leading automotive suppliers and a specialist in smart cabin concepts, presents its expertise in integrated interior technology and Smart Cabin design with its advanced technology concept, the “Wellness Pod” – a unique antimicrobial device that sanitizes vehicle interior air and surfaces with UV light while bringing in the latest in Scent Dispensing. By combining UV…

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MatchWare launches MeetingBooster 5.0

MatchWare launches its fifth generation of international enterprise meeting software. MeetingBooster 5.0 helps large organisations make meetings more efficient and accountable.New features to help management and PAs organise and handle large scale meetings.Users estimate an average saving of 103 minutes per meeting, across the planning of meetings, their implementation and the tracking of progress of tasks. London, Copenhagen & Tampa, Florida: International productivity software developer MatchWare has broken new ground with the launch of its…

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