Still learning lessons from Maxwell
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PricewaterhouseCoopers, which is the successor to Coopers & Lybrand, the British accounting firm that was stung by Robert Maxwell's fraudulent activities, says it is still learning lessons from Maxwell. The firm, and other accounting firms, have introduced a number of new procedures to prevent a repeat of the Maxwell incident.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2001
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Conflict resolution
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Traditional systems of budgeting for business are becoming less suitable for the working environment in 2000. Business strategies demand less tighter financial control and so budgets must be adapted to respond to a changing environment.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2000
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Proposed adjustments to the provisions of the Minimum Funding Requirement, introduced in 1995 to regulate UK pension funds, are discussed, with focus on the the high cost to employers of complying with the current regulations.
Publication Name: Accountancy
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0001-4664
Year: 2000
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