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ACCA awards Standard Chartered with global accreditatioStandard Chartered Bank representatives in the UAE have been presented with a global accreditation by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) for the support it provides to employees...
CIMA unveils competitive rates for studentsThe Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) has announced a waiver on its exemption fees for Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) graduates seeking to build a...
Beyond number crunchingFormal education and professional qualifications such as becoming a Chartered Accountant will earn you a living. But self-education will make you a fortune, declares James Mathew, Managing Director at...
Mid-tier muscleOligopoly. Do you know what it means? The ‘Big 4’ global firms have captured between 70% and 80% of audit revenue worldwide and in this exclusive interview with the...
Catch ’em youngAttracting young Emiratis into the finance and accounting industry is a real challenge. Rita Aoun Rizk advocates for a fresher approach, by raising awareness and knowledge about the profession...
Challenges of Emiratisation in accountingAs the government steps up efforts to have local nationals join the professional ranks in various sectors, the finance and accountancy industry seems to be unattractive option for many… ...
Who’s to blame?Low pay, long working hours, rigorous professional qualifications, some of the major hindrances for UAE nationals wanting to pursue careers in finance and accounting, says top Emirati auditor Ahmed...
First Gulf Bank acquires Dubai FirstFIRST GULF Bank has announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Dubai First, the consumer financial services business, from Dubai Financial Group LLC for AED601 million in...
Anatomy of finance transformationHow the ‘One Baker Hughes’ initiative has helped the oilfield services giant company to overcome business challenges… IN 2008, oilfield services giant Baker Hughes Inc faced three daunting challenges....
DFSA key audit report outRegulator releases monitoring programme aimed at assessing whether Registered Auditors in the Dubai International Financial Centre meet the appropriate international standards which include: the International Standards on Auditing, the...
PE-AK playerAs one of the Grand Fathers of Private Equity in the region, Imtiaz Hydari’s career journey has taken a fair amount of twists and turns characterised by wars and crises,...
Bridging the gapAs PwC rolls out its Mini-MBA, Joyce Njeri speaks with the Course Director Amanda Line, to find out more about the programme’s offering… Q. Congratulations on the launch of PwC’s...
Epitome of nobilitySameer Al Ansari has more than just a famous last name. The ICAEW-certified accountant narrates his family’s incredible journey as immigrants from Palestine to the big business entrepreneurs they...
KPMG issues new report on Sovereign Wealth FundsKPMG has announced the publication of a report on the Sovereign Wealth Funds in the Middle East. The report represents a collection of articles prepared by KPMG specialists throughout...
Saudi airlines deploys new accounting technologyTechnology partner to the global travel industry – Amadeus – has announced that Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has become the first airline worldwide to deploy the Amadeus Passenger Revenue...
IMA expands study contestInitially only open to UAE students, competition now welcomes entrants from KSA, Egypt, Jordan and Qatar… THE INSTITUTE of Management Accountants (IMA) Middle East is expanding its highly competitive...
Taking chargeRecently the UAE Internal Audit Association, the local body affiliated to the Global Institute of Internal Auditors, announced the appointment of Kevin Rafiq as a new Chief Executive Officer....
Corporate re-engineeringFinancial consultancy business in the Gulf is facing dramatic change. In an exclusive interview with Joyce Njeri, Ian Gomes, KPMG’s Head of Advisory and Markets, reveals how the advisory...
DFM, UAE’s accountants association sign crucial dMoU signed to define areas of cooperation and share expertise and knowledge DUBAI FINANCIAL Market (DFM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Accountants & Auditors...
What drives Durdana?Having started off her career as an auditor at KPMG, the Course Director of DSR Professional Training JLT tells Accountant Middle East how she discovered her hidden passion for...
