CPA Canada, ICAS and IFAC joint paper on complexity
Complex and complicated are not the same.
In December 2019 the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) Technology Working Group (TWG) issued its Phase 1 Final Report.
November 2021
The ICAS Code of Ethics, The Power of One, and sustainability: A CA’s ethical responsibilities
Ann Buttery, Head of Ethics, ICAS Policy Leadership, explains why every CA has their part to play in their own sphere of work around ethics and sustainability.
This month, ICAS celebrates the sixth anniversary since the launch of its business ethics initiative, The Power of One. In November 2015, ICAS called on all CAs to place ethical leadership at the heart of their professional responsibilities, to shape the culture and values of their organisations, to help re-establish ethics at the core of business practices and to rebuild public trust in business.
Interview: Jacky Wright, Microsoft’s Chief Digital Officer on technology, ethics and business
Jacky Wright, Corporate VP and Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft US, tells Laurence Eastham why business and society thrive at the intersection of technology and ethics, and why we’ve now hit a critical juncture.
As Corporate VP and Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft US, Jacky Wright has a pivotal role in the digital revolution. In fact, driving innovation at one of the world’s tech giants is why she’s just been named the most influential black Briton by Powerlist.
Call for Chartered Accountants to build on position of trust and lead on future challenges
The Chartered Accountancy profession must use its position of trust to act on tackling the challenges of the recovery after Covid-19 and on building towards a sustainable future.
This was the call from an event with panelists across the world, held to launch results of a survey into international business leaders’ trust in Chartered Accountants.
Climate right for new ISSB
Anne Adrain summarises the latest update from the IFRS Foundation on developments in sustainability reporting.
The IFRS Foundation Trustees (Trustees) took the opportunity during the finance-themed session at the global climate summit, COP26, to announce three significant developments on the future of sustainability standard setting.
Why CAs are crucial to the fight against climate change
Anne Adrain, Head of Sustainability and Reporting at ICAS, explains how CAs are crucial to the fight against climate change and why ICAS is committing to net zero.
The arrival of November means the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP26, is finally taking place. It couldn’t have come at a more opportune time. August’s IPCC report highlighted the severity of the dangers posed by climate change. If we are unable to limit the rise in global temperatures to 1.5°C, the report states, there will be lasting damage to the planet. For the first time, the IPCC also made explicit the link between climate change and human activity.
Beyond Accounting – Difference Makers Podcast: Shane Rogers
Tune into the highlights of Breiffni’s interview with Shane Rogers, including his advice to all Chartered Accountants.
Highlights: What’s Happening with International Financial Reporting Standards
CAW Network USA teams up with BDO USA’s IFRS Experts.