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Accountancy Age

newCBI urges business to steer clear of tax abuse
Accountancy Age UK BUSINESSES should only engage in reasonable tax planning that is aligned with commercial and economic activity and does not lead to an abusive result, according to the CBI. The call is chief among a series of principles re…
Published - 12 hours ago, 9 May 13, 9:29am
newBDO support staff roles 'under review' as PKF offices merge
Accountancy Age SUPPORT STAFF roles are under review at BDO, as the firm looks to merge offices where it is co-located with its latest acquisition PKF. Offices will be merged in the major cities in which both firms have a presence: London; G…
Published - 12 hours ago, 9 May 13, 9:24am
newPensions regulator to slam Silentnight following pre-pack
Accountancy Age THE PENSIONS REGULATOR is preparing to force Silentnight owner HIG Europe to pump funds into the existing pension scheme following its pre-pack administration. Sky News reports that the watchdog is considering putting HIG on…
Published - 12 hours ago, 9 May 13, 9:07am
newBellpenny acquires Foot Davson's IFA arm
Accountancy Age IFA ACQUIRER Bellpenny has completed the purchase of the IFA arm of Tunbridge Wells based accountancy firm, Foot Davson. The acquisition brings with it 850 active clients and funds under management of £60m, reports sister pu…
Published - 13 hours ago, 9 May 13, 8:38am
Lubbock Fine appoints first female partner
Accountancy Age LUBBOCK FINE has appointed its first female partner Clare Munro to its tax division. Munro (pictured) trained with Arthur Andersen before joining Price Waterhouse where she stayed for eight years leaving as senior tax manager…
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 11:47am
Sage loses its CFO to WANdisco
Accountancy Age FTSE 100 COMPANY Sage has announced its chief financial officer Paul Harrison is leaving the business but it has recruited Close Brothers' finance director as a non-executive director. Sage has begun the task of finding a suc…
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 10:47am
Greater tax transparency “may not be panacea”, warns E&Y
Accountancy Age DISCLOSING GREATER DETAIL about the tax affairs of large corporates may not deliver any greater understanding to stakeholders, a report produced by Ernst & Young has warned. The firm claims that introducing measures such as c…
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 10:36am
French Connection appoints new FD from O2
Accountancy Age FASHION RETAILER French Connection has appointed Adam Castleton as its new group finance director following the unexpected departure of Roy Naismith last month. Castleton joins the struggling retailer from telecoms company O2…
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 10:32am
KPMG reaches settlement over Fannie Mae lawsuit
Accountancy Age A $153m (£98.8m) SETTLEMENT has been reached with KPMG in the US and Fannie Mae over a class action lawsuit. The Ohio attorney general Mike DeWine announced the agreement, following the lawsuit brought by a group of Ohio pen…
Published - 2 days ago, 8 May 13, 9:20am
Ex-KPMG auditor’s co-conspirator pleads guilty
Accountancy Age A CALIFORNIAN businessman who exchanged cash and jewelry for insider information from a KPMG auditor has pleaded guilty in a US court. Ex-KPMG audit partner Scott London is facing criminal charges for insider trading after it…
Published - 2 days ago, 7 May 13, 2:58pm

AccountingWEB uk

newSME clients on the decline: Does it matter?

Published - 6 hours ago, 9 May 13, 3:26pm
newBerlusconi loses appeal in tax fraud case

Published - 7 hours ago, 9 May 13, 2:44pm
newXtra Vision collapses into receivership with EY

Published - 7 hours ago, 9 May 13, 2:15pm
newBritish territories sign tax deal with the UK

Published - 7 hours ago, 9 May 13, 2:07pm
newMusicians demand sports star tax breaks

Published - 9 hours ago, 9 May 13, 12:23pm
newThe Pitch: Start-ups compete for cash

Published - 12 hours ago, 9 May 13, 9:09am
Cloud accounting pitches for the mid-market

Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 3:47pm
TweetDeck struck off Companies House register

Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 3:03pm
Nipper's new master: Irish accountant Paul McGowan

Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 2:05pm
HP faces lawsuit over Autonomy deal

Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 1:44pm

PwC

Personal insolvencies down by 12.9% on the same time last year

Published - 7 days ago, 3 May 13, 9:14am
Corporate failures at lowest levels since 2005 and retail casualties drop by 47% despite High St misery

Published - 7 days ago, 3 May 13, 8:45am
Skills gap is hindering growth for UK businesses – PwC report

Published - 11 days ago, 28 Apr 13, 10:01pm
PwC response to Public Accounts Committee Report on tax and the Big Four

Published - 14 days ago, 26 Apr 13, 5:00am
GDP figures - PwC senior economic adviser comments

Published - 15 days ago, 25 Apr 13, 8:29am
From trains to phones to apprentices – PwC projects win at consulting industry awards

Published - 20 days ago, 19 Apr 13, 10:00am
Millennial workers choose greater flexibility over financial reward - PwC study

Published - 21 days ago, 19 Apr 13, 9:05am
Tax relief on video games that are "culturally British" is still likely be introduced, despite news that the European Commission has some questions before confirming approval. Barry Murphy, technology tax partner at PwC, said:

Published - 22 days ago, 18 Apr 13, 8:00am
Hospitality and Leisure insolvencies are the lowest since Q4 2010

Published - 22 days ago, 18 Apr 13, 8:00am
PwC comments on EU ETS vote on backloading proposal

Published - 23 days ago, 16 Apr 13, 12:04pm

Deloitte

Deloitte announce expansion of Belfast Technology Studio with creation of 177 new jobs
Deloitte has announced plans to significantly expand its Belfast Technology Studio, a move which will create an additional 177 jobs over the next 3 years.
Published - 2 days ago, 7 May 13, 11:34am
Building societies dominate lending to first-time buyers
The building society sector is dominating lending to first-time buyers and is set for further growth in 2013, according to Deloitte.
Published - 3 days ago, 7 May 13, 6:38am
A bank holiday payday for retailers?
Retailers will be hoping the bank holiday proves to be payday this weekend. Retailers from DIY and garden centres to clothing and footwear stores are hoping that if the sun shines, Britain goes shopping.
Published - 6 days ago, 3 May 13, 11:35pm
Government policies seen as key to manufacturing competitiveness
Government policies can either make or break a nation’s manufacturing sector, according to more than 70 global executives interviewed for a new report, by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL).
Published - 7 days ago, 2 May 13, 12:25pm
Deloitte research highlights consumers’ attitudes to telematics
Young motorists are reluctant to accept the use of telematics - black box technology – to monitor their driving and set car insurance premiums.
Published - 8 days ago, 1 May 13, 10:02am
Deloitte Consumer Tracker
UK consumer sentiment about disposable income is at its highest for two years, according to the latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker.
Published - 10 days ago, 30 Apr 13, 9:01am
Deloitte chief economist comments on Q1 2013 GDP figures
Commenting on the GDP figures published today for Q1 2013, Ian Stewart, chief economist at Deloitte said “The UK has dodged a triple dip recession in the first quarter and shown surprisingly positive growth, helped by expansion in the service secto…
Published - 15 days ago, 25 Apr 13, 6:30am
Cap on variable pay could lead to increased salaries
Deloitte says the European Parliament’s vote in favour of CRD4 rules to cap variable pay for code staff in financial services firms is likely to lead to an increase in salaries.
Published - 23 days ago, 17 Apr 13, 6:07am
Deloitte comments on today’s Finance Bill - revisions to the statutory residence test
The Finance Bill published today makes significant further adjustments to the statutory residence test due to take effect from 6 April.
Published - 42 days ago, 28 Mar 13, 10:29am
Budget 2013: Bill Dodwell, Head of Tax Policy at Deloitte comments on the Budget
Bill Dodwell, Head of Tax Policy at Deloitte: “Is Budget 2013 a social media story? Chancellor George Osborne arrived on Twitter with his first tweet and photograph at 8.08am on Budget Day.
Published - 50 days ago, 20 Mar 13, 3:05pm

KPMG

newBenefit fraud may be stabilising but there’s still no room for complacency, says KPMG
Reacting to the publication, today, of Government figures showing that overpayments due to benefit fraud have remained at the 2011/12 of 0.7 percent, level, Hitesh Patel, KPMG’s Forensic Partner, says
Published - 8 hours ago, 9 May 13, 1:49pm
newBank of England MPC Interest Rate decision: “Quantitative Easing on hold but not the end of the story” says KPMG Chief Economist
Commenting on today’s decision from the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee to maintain the Bank Rate at 0.5 percent and the size of the Asset Purchase Programme at £375 billion, KPMG Chief Economist, Andrew Smith, said
Published - 11 hours ago, 9 May 13, 10:51am
newReport on Jobs: Permanent placements growth picks up, but temp billings fall in April
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and KPMG Report on Jobs – published today – provides the most comprehensive guide to the UK labour market, drawing on original survey data provided by recruitment consultancies.
Published - 13 hours ago, 9 May 13, 8:03am
There Is No Escaping It - Businesses Cannot Ignore Indirect Tax
VAT, GST, Sales, Consumption—whatever you call it—‘indirect’ tax is here to stay.
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 11:25am
BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor April 2013 - April: slow start, strong finish, where next?
UK retail sales values were down 2.2% on a like-for-like basis from April 2012, when they had declined 3.3% on the preceding year.
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 9:38am
High discounts drive UK car boom, says KPMG
John Leech, UK head of automotive at KPMG, comments on the car sales data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Published - 2 days ago, 7 May 13, 12:36pm
KPMG takes top honours in Pensions Awards
KPMG has been named ‘Employee Benefits Consultancy of the Year’ in the UK Pensions Awards 2013 which took place last night
Published - 6 days ago, 3 May 13, 2:22pm
High street administration appointments down nearly 50%
The latest statistics on administration appointments, issued by the Insolvency Service today, reveal that in the first quarter of 2013 appointments are down 28% on the previous year
Published - 6 days ago, 3 May 13, 1:48pm
‘Day in the Sun’ Nears for Social Impact Bonds, says KPMG
2013 will be the year that social impact investing gains critical mass, according to KPMG’s public sector practice, which has produced a guide to Social Impact Bonds.
Published - 6 days ago, 3 May 13, 1:27pm
Health of UK retail improves for the first time in two and a half years, says Retail Think Tank
Following its quarterly meeting in April, the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think Tank (RTT) was able to report better news at last for the sector, although a significant increase in the health of UK retailing is unlikely to arrive any time soon
Published - 6 days ago, 3 May 13, 1:04pm

IFRS Foundation

newIFRS Interpretations Committee 2013 appointments
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Published - 11 hours ago, 9 May 13, 10:44am
IASB Survey on Classification and Measurement of Financial Assets
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Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 4:45pm
IFRS IC meeting May 2013, papers and webcast now available
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Published - 2 days ago, 7 May 13, 10:50am
Monitoring Board agrees on procedure and time table for its membership assessment
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Published - 7 days ago, 2 May 13, 11:02am
April IASB Update published
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Published - 9 days ago, 30 Apr 13, 5:06pm
April IFRS for SMEs Update published
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Published - 9 days ago, 30 Apr 13, 5:06pm
IASB announces membership of Consultative Group for rate regulation
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Published - 10 days ago, 29 Apr 13, 5:09pm
IASB issues proposals on rate regulation
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Published - 14 days ago, 25 Apr 13, 5:19pm
IASB welcomes appointment of Russ Golden as Chairman of FASB
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Published - 15 days ago, 24 Apr 13, 11:23am
Accounting Standards Advisory Forum Meeting Summary—April 2013
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Published - 16 days ago, 23 Apr 13, 11:26am

IAS Plus

newUK FRC 'Lab' project on accounting policy disclosures and integration of related financial information
The United Kingdom Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has initiated a new 'Financial Reporting Lab' (Lab) project aimed to provide insight on effective approaches to disclosing accounting policy information, the ordering of footnotes within financial…
Published - 6 hours ago, 9 May 13, 3:00pm
newIFRS Interpretations Committee membership update
The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation have announced the appointments of Tony de Bell, Reinhard Dotzlaw, and Martin Schloemer as new members of the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) and the reappointment of Feilong Li. Also, in an effort to broade…
Published - 8 hours ago, 9 May 13, 1:35pm
newFurther training material on the IFRS for SMEs available
The IFRS Foundation Education Initiative has developed a training module for Section 19 of the IFRS for SMEs 'Business Combinations and Goodwill'. This section of the IFRS for SMEs provides guidance on identifying the acquirer, measuring the cost of…
Published - 17 hours ago, 9 May 13, 4:55am
newSASB publishes exposure drafts on financial sector sustainability reporting
The United States Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) has released proposed sustainability accounting standards for the financial sector.
Published - 17 hours ago, 9 May 13, 4:25am
PCC proposes alternatives to US GAAP for private companies
The Private Company Council (PCC) has voted to approve proposed alternatives to improve financial reporting for private companies within US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This is the first step in the process towards endorsement by…
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 6:30pm
EFRAG consultation on a "long-term investment" business model
Connecting a European green paper on possible ways for supporting long-term investment and the IASB's suggested new separate business model of "held to collect and sell", the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has launched a public c…
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 2:25pm
IASB survey on proposals for limited amendments to IFRS 9
The IASB has initiated a survey on its exposure draft 'Classification and Measurement: Limited Amendments to IFRS 9 (Proposed amendments to IFRS 9 (2010))'. The survey requests financial statements users to provide input on the amendments proposed in…
Published - 1 day ago, 8 May 13, 1:10pm
Agenda for May 2013 IFRS Interpretations Committee meeting
The IFRS Interpretations Committee will meet at the IASB's offices in London on Tuesday and Wednesday 14-15 May 2013. The agenda for the meeting is now available.
Published - 2 days ago, 7 May 13, 5:45pm
FASB proposes technical corrections to Codification master glossary
The US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU), 'Technical Corrections and Improvements Related to Glossary Terms', that would make certain minor modifications and clarifications to the Mast…
Published - 3 days ago, 6 May 13, 8:10pm
ICAS suggests that positive assurance on management commentary will restore investor confidence
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has published a discussion paper recommending that the auditor should provide an explicit opinion that the management commentary in the annual report is balanced and reasonable and free from s…
Published - 3 days ago, 6 May 13, 10:55am

IFAC

Evaluating and Improving Internal Control in Organizations
This Executive Summary of Evaluating and Improving Internal Control in Organizations is part of the International Good Practice Guidance series. The condensed version summarizes the principles and the importance of effective systems of internal cont…
Published - 16 days ago, 24 Apr 13, 4:00am
Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities: Presentation in General Purpose Financial Reports
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released for comment Conceptual Framework Exposure Draft 4, Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities: Presentation in General Purpos…
Published - 23 days ago, 17 Apr 13, 4:00am
At a Glance: Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities: Presentation in General Purpose Financial Reports
This At-a-Glance is a summary of Conceptual Framework for General Purpose Financial Reporting by Public Sector Entities: Presentation in General Purpose Financial Reports.
Published - 23 days ago, 17 Apr 13, 4:00am
IAASB Comments on IASB Exposure Drafts
The IAASB formalized the process by which it monitors developments in financial reporting standards, one goal of which is to provide the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) with timely input on aspects of its proposed standards that may h…
Published - 44 days ago, 27 Mar 13, 4:00am
IFAC 2012 Annual Report
The 2012 IFAC Annual Report marks IFAC’s first step toward producing an integrated annual report. What We Do and How We Do It provide an integrated overview of IFAC’s activities, accomplishments, structures, and processes, while looking both to t…
Published - 44 days ago, 27 Mar 13, 4:00am
Business Model
Investors and other stakeholders want to know what makes companies tick; at the same time, regulators are increasingly requiring companies to report clearly on their business models. In response, IFAC, with the Chartered Institute of Management Accou…
Published - 45 days ago, 26 Mar 13, 4:00am
ISA 610 (Revised 2013), Using the Work of Internal Auditors
In addition to the changes included in ISA 610 (Revised), ISA 610 (Revised 2013) now also includes requirements and guidance addressing the external auditor’s responsibilities if using internal auditors to provide direct assistance under the direct…
Published - 52 days ago, 19 Mar 13, 4:00am
Change to the Definition of “Engagement Team” in the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
This final pronouncement reflects amendments to the IESBA's definition of “engagement team” in the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code). The amendments clarify the relationship between an external auditor’s use of internal au…
Published - 52 days ago, 19 Mar 13, 4:00am
Basis for Conclusions: ISA 610 (Revised 2013), Using the Work of Internal Auditors

Published - 52 days ago, 19 Mar 13, 4:00am
Basis for Conclusions: Change to the Definition of “Engagement Team” in the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
This Basis for Conclusions has been prepared by staff of the IESBA. It relates to, but does not form part of, the change to the definition of “engagement team” in the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (the Code).
Published - 52 days ago, 19 Mar 13, 4:00am

Companies House - News

Companies House Website Survey
We would be grateful if you could complete a short survey about your visit to our website.
Published - 24 days ago, 15 Apr 13, 11:00am
Online services update
On 6 April 2013, we will introduce a number of improvements and additions to our online services.
Published - 36 days ago, 3 Apr 13, 2:00pm
Parliament approve Charges Regulations - Changes to Part 25 of the Companies Act 2006 (Companies and LLPs)
The Companies Act 2006 (Amendment of Part 25) Regulations 2013 was approved by Parliament on 6th March 2013 and subject to Ministerial sign-off will come into force on 6 April 2013. The regulations replace Part 25 of the Companies Act 2006.
Published - 62 days ago, 8 Mar 13, 3:30pm
Companies House appointments
Companies House has appointed a new Chief Executive and Registar of Companies, and two Non-Executive Board Members
Published - 63 days ago, 7 Mar 13, 3:30pm
The Shakespeare Review
Stephan Shakespeare, Chair of the Data Strategy Board, has been appointed to lead an independent review to explore new ways to use information held by public sector bodies.
Published - 63 days ago, 7 Mar 13, 11:30am
Consultation: A New Company Category, Micro-entity
The European Union has recently defined a new category of company, the Micro–entity. Micro-entities are very small limited companies and qualifying partnerships.
Published - 66 days ago, 4 Mar 13, 2:30pm
Consultation: Company and business names
The Government has reviewed company law as part of its commitment to reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens under the Red Tape Challenge
Published - 66 days ago, 4 Mar 13, 2:30pm
Fraudsters come in all shapes and sizes... We have PROOF!
Protect your company (or LLP) from corporate identity theft.
Published - 25 Jan 13, 2:00pm

HMRC - What's New

newReporting Offshore Funds (XLS 4.6MB)
The list has now been updated to include the funds that have entered the Reporting Fund Regime as at 3 May 2013.
Published - 21 hours ago, 9 May 13, 12:00am
newNews Release: No safe haven for offshore tax cheats
HM Revenue & Customs has issued a news release outlining its work with the US and Australian authorities as part of an international approach to tackle offshore tax cheats.
Published - 21 hours ago, 9 May 13, 12:00am
newCustoms Information Paper (13) 30 (PDF 26K)
Import Control System (ICS).
Published - 21 hours ago, 9 May 13, 12:00am
Statutory Residence Test
Legislation introduced in Finance Bill 2013 puts the rules which determine an individual's tax residence on a statutory basis. HMRC has published guidance to help customers decide if they are resident in the UK for the purposes of paying tax.
Published - 2 days ago, 8 May 13, 12:00am
Tax Information and Impact Note: Annual Allowance - technical improvements (PDF 69K)
HM Revenue & Customs has published a Tax Information and Impact Note for The Registered Pension Schemes (Reduction in Pension Rates, Accounting and Assessment)(Amendment) Regulations 2013.
Published - 2 days ago, 8 May 13, 12:00am
Tax Information and Impact Note: Pension Protection Fund - miscellaneous amendments (PDF 44K)
HM Revenue & Customs has published a Tax Information and Impact Note for The Pension Protection Fund (Tax) (Amendment) Regulations 2013.
Published - 2 days ago, 8 May 13, 12:00am
Online reporting of expenses and benefits paid by employers to employees
An update for employers and agents on the development and availability of additional online forms for submitting end of year expenses and benefits information.
Published - 2 days ago, 8 May 13, 12:00am
Charities Online (PDF 166K)
HM Revenue & Customs has published an updated PDF version of the Charities Online web content following the launch of the new service on 22 April 2013.
Published - 2 days ago, 8 May 13, 12:00am
PAYE for employers: Your 2012-13 Employer Annual Return is due by 19 May 2013
Send it as soon as possible to avoid a late filing penalty and make sure you have filed it online or you may face a further penalty.
Published - 3 days ago, 7 May 13, 12:00am
PAYE for employers: Your 2012-13 Employer Annual Return is due by 19 May 2013
Send it as soon as possible to avoid a late filing penalty and make sure you have filed it online or you may face a further penalty.
Published - 3 days ago, 7 May 13, 12:00am

Accountant Jokes and Fun

An accountant gets one over on a lawyer
A lawyer and an accountant are sitting next to each other on a long flight from the US back to London. The lawyer leans over to the accountant and asks if he would like to play a fun game.The accountant just wants to take a nap, so he politely…
Published - 2 days ago, 8 May 13, 8:21am
The next #INABAaward goes to Elaine Clark of CheapAccounting.co.uk
This is another (virtual) award of an INABA to an accountant who operates in such a way as to confirm my contention that ‘Boring Is Optional'.INABA stands for 'I'm Not A Boring Accountant' - more on the awards here++++ Elaine Clark is…
Published - 3 days ago, 7 May 13, 8:25am
The next recipient of an #INABAaward is Mike Gordon
This is another (virtual) award of an INABA to an accountant who operates in such a way as to confirm my contention that ‘Boring Is Optional'.INABA stands for 'I'm Not A Boring Accountant' - more on the awards here++++ Mike Gordon (so…
Published - 3 days ago, 6 May 13, 2:22pm
The privilege of being an accountant rather than a lawyer
At a panel debate hosted by Pinsent Masons and The Times on Monday evening I heard two mildy amusing references to accountants. The subject under discussion was Legal Advice Privilege and the recent Prudential case. This confirmed that tax accountant…
Published - 16 days ago, 24 Apr 13, 8:29am
The accountant's malaise
What do accountants suffer from that ordinary people don't?Depreciation.
Published - 16 days ago, 24 Apr 13, 8:11am
A boring accountant's awkward sexual adventure
The "funniest canadian sex comedy ever made" features 'a boring accountant' from Winnipeg who sets out to learn the secrets of making love from a Toronto stripper.Here are a couple of extracts from Jay Stone's review of 'My awkward sexual adventure…
Published - 18 days ago, 22 Apr 13, 9:23am
A fairy story where the devil is in the detail
Once upon a time a shepherd was looking after his sheep on the side of a deserted road. Suddenly a brand new Porsche screeched to a halt. The driver, a man dressed in an Armani suit, Cerutti shoes, Ray-Ban sunglasses, TAG-Heuer wrist-watch, and a Pi…
Published - 23 days ago, 17 Apr 13, 8:58am
Barry Cryer's ode to accounting software
This dates back to the 2007 Software Satisfaction Awards arranged by AccountingWeb.Barry Cryer OBE was the guest speaker and he had prepared one of his customary very funny odes. This included the immortal lines:I see before me, chattering, nat…
Published - 30 days ago, 10 Apr 13, 9:02am
A real beancounter....
With many thanks to Tony Nedderman in HK for passing this on to me.
Published - 38 days ago, 2 Apr 13, 9:17am
Accountant's love of excel leads to a new video game
We all know that accountants love spreadsheets, but a Canadian Chartered Accountant, Cary Walkin, has taken this passion to a new level. He has created a basic video game using only Excel spreadsheets.The game, called Arena.XIsm is a turn-based f…
Published - 42 days ago, 28 Mar 13, 10:25am