I have already noted the complete absence of comment by the professional bodies representing accountants regarding the dropping of corruption allegations concerning BAE. Now we
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Accountancy Age – off to pastures new
The FT reports this morning that VNU is to get the private equity treatment now that’s its been owned by that sector for six months.
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2007 – the year when offshore goes ballistic?
You know the sort of thing – the inevitable ‘what will happen next year’ discussion that takes place at this time of the year. Chris
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Will Citibank settle?
Citibank is being sued for $36 million in Switzerland by an irate customer whose bank account was defrauded by an employee, in which fraud he’s
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The world’s biggest ethical company?
It’s been announced that two Norwegian companies, Statoil and Hydro are to merge. Both have great records on disclosure, tax and corporate responsibility. Could this
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Where are the accountants on BAE?
The collapse of the investigation into BAE last week was a national disaster. I know Blair thinks he’s preserved jobs and the UK’s ties with
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A guide to tax work for NGOs
A new publication called “A guide to tax work for NGOs”,written by Joel Friedman and published by the International Budget Project has just been published.
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All Jersey trusts are grantor trusts in US law – or so it seems
A lawyer with some sympathy for what is argued here sent me the following, which comes from the IRS in the USA: Q: Who is
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Where are the accountants on Goldman Sachs
Condemnation of the level of bonuses being paid in the City this year has been almost universal. When the daily Telegraph in the UK and
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