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Corruption in constructionFraud in building industry is causing significant threats to both the finances and reputations of companies, new Grant Thornton report shows. Danny McLaughlin, Partner of Fraud and Forensic at...
Competency checkRita Rizk assesses the benefits of Psychometric Test… a controversial tool that measures individuals’ work skills, attitude and personality traits. WHEN I introduce myself as a psychologist, people often...
Pitfalls in processesIn this exclusive interview, Ali Raza, BDO Senior Partner tells Joyce Njeri the fundamental mistakes organisations make when implementing Enterprise Risk Management systems… SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION continues to be a...
Honouring the starsICAEW launches 2013 excellence awards, event slated for December 11 in the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi… THE INSTITUTE of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has officially launched...
Telling the corporate storySyed Iftikhar Ali has worked in various finance roles in the UAE for over three decades. He reveals the changes that his career journey has had on his professional...
Navigating financial stormsChairman of ACCA’s member advisory committee in the UAE – Ahmad Darwish – who is also DP World’s money man, on how to anchor a solid financial future… AHMAD DARWISH...
The big leapOne year on, Chris Taylor recounts to Joyce Njeri how winning the ‘Chartered Accountant of the Year’ award catapulted him to the top position of CEO of Abu Dhabi...
The rebirth of EYProfessional services provider completes 90 years in the Middle East and North Africa region, unveils new logo and adopts global brand name… EY HAS completed 90 years in the...
Governments eye property taxesLevies on purchases of prime assets to help plug fiscal deficits, research by tax and audit firm UHY states… THE UAE levies some of the lowest property purchase taxes...
Resetting the green buttonExperts urge more companies in the UAE to increase levels of corporate sustainability reporting, in order to address social and environmental issues… THE LEVEL of sustainability reporting in the...
Call to regulate Islamic FinanceChief Executive of Noor Investment Group says lack of standardisation holding back the industry… STANDARDISATION OF the regulations governing Islamic finance is a must to ensure the globalisation of...
Crunching opponentsJoyce Njeri goes on the ring-side with Thabet Agha, the current title holder of the region’s first all-Arab Mixed Martial Arts reality show, who also dabbles as an accountant… ...
Rising to the topCEO and current Chairman of Morison Menon Chartered Accountants firm recounts to Joyce Njeri his incredible journey that led to the founding of one of the region’s mid-tier leader...
Banking on successCombining his Western education with his Omani heritage and complimented by unwavering work ethic, Rashad Ali Abdullah Al Musafir has worked his way up to the rank of Chief...
Team UAE impresses at KPMG global eventTop students compete for international title by developing innovative solutions to complex real-world business issues… THE TEAM of students from the Australian National University has won the 2013 KPMG...
Barry Salzberg“I’ve been with Deloitte for more than 34 years and I continue to learn every day”… WITH HIS easy-going manner and affable Brooklyn accent, Deloitte’s Global Chief Executive Officer...
Mariam Al Rasasi“This is a time of change. More Emirati women are taking up positions on corporate boards, thanks to our Rulers who have facilitated the path for us,” Finance Director...
A player in transitionPutting its immense wealth into good use, Qatar is attracting attention on the world stage for all the right reasons. Joyce Njeri recently toured the country on the invitation...
Of ‘Big Hammours’ and audit power playJoyce Njeri tries to decipher audit jargon as President of UAE’s IIA – Abdulqader Obaid Ali – uses fish analogy to address serious concerns affecting Internal Audit practice… YOU...
Death by numbersInvestors have lost trust in company financial reports, new ACCA study reveals… INVESTORS ARE less trustful of corporate reports since the global financial crisis with more than two-thirds saying...
