International accounting

The former long-time head of the American Institute of CPAs has been named chair of the global accounting network.

The International Federation of Accountants chose Thomas Müller-Marqués Berger as the new chair of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board.

The internal audit profession has been grappling with a greater array of responsibilities beyond checking up on corporate finances, including vetting companies' cybersecurity and use of artificial intelligence.

Paul Atkins warned the SEC might eliminate a rule that allows multinational companies to avoid reconciling their IFRS financials with U.S. GAAP.

The new rule becomes effective starting Oct. 1 for employees at the firm's seven offices that help clients or provide back-office support across the country.

Ghana has hired Big Four firm KPMG to advise on investments it is making with a view to creating a second strong operator in its wireless industry.

Accountants have become key members of U.K. soccer clubs to find ways around spending rules and salary caps.

The International Accounting Standards Board issued a set of amendments to IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures.

Canadian CPAs with three or more years of experience reported a national median salary of $154,000 in 2024, up from $143,000 the prior year, according to a Leger study.

The International Federation of Accountants welcomed Fiona Campbell as the new chair of the Forum of Firms, succeeding David Isherwood, effective July 23, 2025.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned Centurion ZD CPA & Co. and Chan Kam Fuk, permanently revoking the firm's registration and permanently barring the owner.

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has revised its standard on the auditor's responsibilities relating to fraud.

The first global Ethics Standards on Tax Planning are effective.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP named more than 20 new partners in Greater China as the firm seeks to reboot its business following Evergrande collapse.

From an accountant's perspective, the trade deficit isn't a sign of economic weakness. As with any financial flow, there are two sides to the ledger.

The International Accounting Standards Board and its parent, the IFRS Foundation, released guidance on management commentary and climate disclosures.

Grant Thornton Advisors is adding firms in Switzerland/Liechtenstein and the Channel Islands to its multinational platform.

The recent announcement of the CIMA/CGMA 2026 syllabus has made it unmistakably clear: Merely knowing how to post journal entries is insufficient.

The Big Four firm faces an exodus of Hong Kong partners amid the fallout from its audit of Evergrande.

South Africa's case against executives in the biggest corporate fraud in the country's history has been pushed back to September.