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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...
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...
