Corporate governance

Diane Jules, deputy director of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants, discusses how IESBA has been developing its Code of Ethics and technology for accountants to use around the world.

Last month I gave one of the best continuing professional education programs I ever did about the worst topic ever.

The eighth edition of Accounting Today's annual report highlights 10 outstanding accounting firm leaders.

Long-term planning for your firm has to start with a look at what's coming.

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants proposed some changes Wednesday to the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants to improve the mindset expected of accountants.

Accountants can't afford to sit still, either; they need to be constantly changing.

When it comes to corporate transparency, the United States is at a crossroads.

LinkedIn added a new feature Tuesday for freelancers and small businesses to market services such as accounting and tax preparation.

The Global Reporting Initiative has started looking at how the UN's Sustainable Development Goals can influence business reporting and the adoption of new business models.

Internal auditors can’t have a positive reputation in such a carefully scrutinized field unless they provide the information needed to make well-informed decisions.

Move to a rolling forecast, and spend more time relaxing.

Without healthy, profitable growth on the top and bottom lines, any firm will struggle and ultimately die.

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has introduced eCode, a web-based version of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants.

The music video features Adam Scott as the record label's head of finance, obsessed with saving receipts.

As more and more companies look to report on a wider range of measures, opportunities are arising for accountants.

Howitt led the group that has promoted integrated reporting for three years and promulgated the model worldwide.

The key is to focus on the firm’s top two tiers of clients, says Rainmaker Companies’ Adelaide Ness.

Driving innovation in accounting requires serious commitment, according to consultant Rik Nemanick.

Jody Padar shares her experience interviewing thought leaders on the future of the accounting profession.

At AICPA's Engage conference, MACPA's Bill Sheridan shared which topics need to be discussed when defining your business.