Company reporting: improving, but more care needed
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The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) believes that compliance with accounting standards is essential for accurate financial reports. A recent examination by the ASIC revealed that a number of problems need to be addressed. For example, some companies do not comply with certain standards and requirements of the Corporations law, especially those areas pertaining to intangible assets, directors' and officers' emoluments, and abnormal items.
Publication Name: Australian CPA
Subject: Banking, finance and accounting industries
ISSN: 1440-8880
Year: 1999
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CPA professional update
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An update of various groups of the Australian Society for Certified Practising Accountants provides the latest information. The Urgent Issues Group has several issue proposals, the Audit Group released several reports, the Financial Reporting Group published the latest issue of Accounting History Journal and the Legislative Reform Group focused on policies.
Publication Name: Australian CPA
Subject: Banking, finance and accounting industries
ISSN: 1440-8880
Year: 1999
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