Taking the spin off spin-offs

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Issues concerning the separation of consulting arms from their parent accounting firms are discussed. The cases of KPMG Consulting, Andersen Consulting and Ernst & Young are examined and the role of the US Securities and Exchange Commission analysed.

Management, Laws, regulations and rules, Accounting firms, Accounting services, KPMG, Business consultants, Management consultants, Andersen Consulting, United States. Securities and Exchange Commission, Ernst & Young L.L.P., Pricewaterhouse Coopers

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Blueprint for the future

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The International Accounting Standards Board is working on global financial reporting standards. It will meet with national accounting boards from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, France and New Zealand to determine these standards.

International, Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Financial Regulation & Reporting, Standards, Planning, International Accounting Standards Board, Finance, Financial disclosure

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From strength to strength: Peter Johnston, chief executive, IFAC

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Peter Johnston has been chosen as the chief executive of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). His priorities include building the IFAC profile, creating international standards for accounting, and implementing them.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Accountants, International Federation of Accountants, Johnston, Peter

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