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14 January 2019
From graduate scheme to audit supervisor: what does a career in audit have in store?The challenging work, learning new things and the support from the team are some of the things that Audit Supervisor Angela Thomson enjoys about a career in Audit. Angela started at Johnston Carmichael through our graduate recruitment scheme, three years on we ask Angela to share what attracted her to a role in audit and what it takes to be successful.
03 October 2018
The problem with PRIIPs – our response to the FCA’s call for inputWe recently responded to the FCA’s call for input on the Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products legislation (PRIIPs). The legislation came into force in January and brought with it seismic change to disclosure requirements for investment products.
25 June 2018
The benefits of outsourcing your financial reportingAs the world of accounting compliance continues to evolve it brings with it a steady stream of new legislation and reporting practices to keep on top of. One area that is increasingly becoming more complex (and time consuming) is annual financial reporting.
02 June 2017
FRC strengthens its client asset regime – are you ready?The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a new assurance standard for audit firms to follow when they are giving assurance on client assets and client monies to help tighten up the current regime.
12 January 2017
Why password security is importantLet’s say I walked up to you and said “I can guess your password”….
It sounds like some sort of magic trick. You’re probably thinking “Nah – you’ll never guess mine” and sit back smugly, waiting to see the trick.
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