accountingcpd blog

  1. Auditing is Boring - Until It Matters

    John Taylor
    3 min read

    Why did the UK drop its long-promised audit reform? This article reflects on Carillion, ARGA, and why audit only gets attention when things go wrong.

  2. The Briefcase 27: Five Taxes That Refuse to Die

    accountingcpd
    5 min read

    From Stamp Duty to ancient Roman tariffs, these taxes have outlived wars, empires — and probably your will to do self-assessment.

  3. The Briefcase 26: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Accountants

    accountingcpd
    5 min read

    This week in the Briefcase, we talk spreadsheets, stress, and why emotional intelligence might be the best tool accountants forget they have.

  4. The Briefcase 25: How the Enron Scandal Changed Accounting Forever

    accountingcpd
    4 min read

    Enron’s fall shook accounting to its core. From scandal to SOX, find out how one company rewrote the rules for everyone in finance.

  5. The Briefcase 24: New Year, File, New Spreadsheet

    accountingcpd
    4 min read

    New year, new goals? This week’s Briefcase explores the personal, professional, and spreadsheet-fuelled dreams of accountants everywhere.

  6. The Briefcase 23: A Gentle Suggestion for Your New Year's Resolution

    accountingcpd
    5 min read

    Scrambling to finish your CPD in December? You’re not alone. Discover why accountants struggle with time management, and how to break the cycle...