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DSR training institute steers emiratisation driveProfessional accountancy course for DP World promises to develop skills and knowledge DSR Professional Training JLT has announced the beginning of a four and a half month-long in-house training...
KPMG to host ‘Ace the Case’ competitionOn February 13 and 14 KPMG in the UAE will host the second annual Ace the Case Competition at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai. Ace the Case is designed to provide...
FedEx ranks top as ‘best company to work for̵FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp has been officially recognised as one of the “Top Companies to Work for in the UAE” for 2013 by Great Place to...
KPMG wins big at Mena awardsKPMG EMERGED big champs during the inaugural Middle East and North Africa (Mena) Fund Manager Services Awards held at The Address Hotel, in Dubai. The awards event paid tribute...
Women push Davos agenda through TwitterParticipants at the annual business summit increase their influence through social media, according to KPMG NEW DATA from KPMG International shows that women delegates are playing an increasingly prominent...
KPMG to facilitate Davos tweetsKPMG International is presenting access to the social media conversation taking place at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, through World Economic Forum Live (WEFlive.com),...
ACCA awards Standard Chartered with global accreditatioBank joins a distinguished group of organisations that have achieved global accreditation for the support it provides to employees worldwide who choose to train to become ACCA members ACCA...
‘Get going. Move forward’Khalil Fawaz’s journey from CFO to CEO of Morgan International is awe inspiring and worthy of admiration DETERMINATION AND the right educational background can account for a lot in...
Phoenix students shineLearners from the financial institution dominate nominations list for ‘Young Accountant of the Year’ at ICAEW Middle East Excellence Awards – By David Thomasson, Managing Director – Phoenix Financial Training...
Fallout from the Arab SpringUprisings and civil strife in the Arab world have caused massive upheaval in many countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Paul Golden talks to some of the...
Pinnacle of successFrom climbing corporate ladders to summiting world’s tallest mountains, Mark Shuttleworth, the CFO of telecommunications company du, is a high achiever whose mantra is peak performance CLIMBING THE world’s...
Big dealPwC shines as the tax, assurance and advisory services company runs away with ‘Firm of the Year’ and for the second year in a row, ‘Deal of The Year’...
A history etched on clayHE Sheikh Nahayan goes back in time as he narrates the origins of modern-day accounting TODAY’S TECHNO-SAVVY number crunchers utilise the best tools and software that the modern world...
‘It’s the ultimate crown’For Chris Taylor, being declared the Middle East’s undisputed Chartered Accountant of the Year is a dream that has been several years in the making. After clinching the coveted...
Accounting for his lifeHaving been in the business for over 60 years, BDO Founder and Managing Partner Russi Patel says for him, his career is more than a game of numbers IT...
Slogging it outNine in 10 Dubai accounting and finance employees work longer hours than required, new survey shows WITH A rise in growth and productivity signalling the potential return to pre-recessionary...
Global alignmentKPMG and ACCA report calls on standard setters and Islamic banks to work together to harmonise financial reporting THE RAPID global growth in Islamic finance means that action must...
Combating fraudExperts examine challenges and opportunities of whistle-blowing procedures in the UAE SETTING UP a fraud awareness programme is essential in all companies, as it plays a vital role in...
IFRS for SMEsMORE ATTENTION should be given to small and medium enterprises while discussing implementation of accounting standards, as these businesses constitute the larger portion in the economic sectors in the...
Jennifer’s journey to CFOCoutts’ new Chief Financial Officer reveals to Joyce Njeri the traits, decisions and career path that led to her joining the top ranks of financial professionals CURIOSITY AUDACITY self...
