Building Awareness: Essential for The Internal Audit Profession

Many professions enjoy an inherently universal understanding of their value. Most people understand the role of a doctor, for example, so a campaign designed to build awareness of what doctors do is generally not necessary. Unfortunately, this may not be true for the internal audit profession. In...

The 4th Education Community of Practice (EduCoP)

Invitation for comments on the AI Organization of Property Tax Offices and Principles of Property Tax Administration

Notice to taxpayers from Tax Administration of Kosovo

Do not transact with fictitious and non-active businesses! Tax Administration of Kosovo reminds all businesses that deal with business activities that pursuant to tax legislation, TAK does not recognize transactions with fictitious and non-active businesses. Transactions carried out with...

Award Ceremony for SCAAK Certified Licensed Fraud Examiners

Today, March 26, 2019, was held the SCAAK certificate award ceremony for public sector officials who have successfully finished a year-long course in forensic accounting to become Licensed Fraud Examiners, this program is supported by UNDP and funded by the Swiss Office for Cooperation and DANIDA...

Invitation for comments on the Draft Regulation on Financial Management and Control

Notification from TAK for taxpayers - Reporting purchases over € 500

Three Imperatives for Taxing the Digital Economy

The digital revolution is transforming economies, business models, and the lives of all citizens. It is dramatically impacting every aspect of economies, including the tax base and governments’ ability to raise revenues. And tax policy is at the top of the agenda in many countries. From the...

TOP 6 SKILLS FOR ACCOUNTANTS

Identifying the skills that lead to success in accounting will not only increase your job satisfaction, but also make it easier for you to build towards your long-term career goals. Here are the top 6 skills that will help you to stand out as an excellent accountant. We’ve included some...

Importance of Specialization in the Tax Expert Program

Happy March 8th - International Women's Day

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call for action to accelerating gender balance.  SCAAK is the first professional organization, which from the beginning of its foundation has...

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Invitation for comments to the AI on the Implementation of the Customs Code and Excise

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Notice to taxpayers – TAK issues the Public Explanatory Decision No. 02/2019 on Tax Treatment of Long-Term Construction Contracts

Tax Administration of Kosovo – Director General, pursuant to Article 9 of the basic Law No. 03/L-222 on Tax Administration and Procedures, amended and supplemented by the Law No. 04/L-102 and the Law No. 04/L-223, issued the Public Explanatory Decision No. 02/2019 on Tax Treatment of...

Global Consultation on Quality Management for Firms and Engagements Now Open

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) seeks public comment by July 1, 2019 on three interrelated standards that address quality management. The proposals bring important changes to the way professional accountancy firms are expected to manage...

SME Needs Reporting Requirements: Tracking the Right and Sustainable Development

SCAAK is attending a round table with members of the European Parliament, representatives of SMEs, experts and accounting and auditing professionals, which is organized by the European Federation of Accountants and Auditors for SMEs (EFAA). The purpose of the roundtable "SME Needs Reporting...

New Education Standard Focuses on Professional Development

The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) today released the revised International Education Standard (IES) 7, Continuing Professional Development. The standard clarifies the principles and requirements on how professional accountancy organizations measure,...

IPSASB Delivers Guidance on Significant Areas of Public Expenditure

Issues Social Benefits IPSAS and Exposure Draft on Collective and Individual Services The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released a new standard and an Exposure Draft on accounting for social benefits, and collective and individual services, respectively....

Mutual recognition of professional designations between SCAAK and CIPFA

Since 2016, SCAAK has executed the MoU with  The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), whereby its members of the public sector have been enabled full membership in CIPFA.  CIPFA is the only professional accountancy body in the world exclusively dedicated to...

Mutual recognition of professional designations between SCAAK and ACCA

After completing ACCA's monitoring of the level of knowledge measurement, SCAAK has been re-accredited by ACCA for all core subjects for years 2019-2023, making SCAAK again to gain global recognition of its exams. This is a special achievement for the society and its members, providing a...

SCAAK is re-accredited by UK Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for years 2019-2023

After completing ACCA's monitoring of the level of knowledge measurement, SCAAK has been re-accredited by ACCA for all core subjects, making SCAAK again to gain global recognition of its exams. This is a special achievement for the society and its members, providing a place in the global labor...

Accountants Must Seize Opportunity to Drive Effective Enterprise Risk Management

Professional accountants have a meaningful opportunity to enable more effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) within their organizations, according to a report published today by IFAC (the International Federation of Accountants). Businesses face rapid change and increasing...

Recommendations and comments are discussed on the draft law on tax administration and procedures

Prishtina, January 16, 2019 – The Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK) in cooperation with the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo organized a roundtable discussion with businesses and professional accountants to discuss on comments and recommendations...

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New Global Education Proposals Enhance Accountancy Profession's Technology and Skepticism Skills

The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) today released for public comment proposed changes to International Education Standards (IESs) on initial and continuing professional development to address information and communications technologies and professional skepticism...

World Bank representatives during their visit in SCAAK

Today, December 10, 2018 - The World Bank team during their visit to Kosovo met with representatives of the Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK). During this visit was discussed the mission for continuing the dialogue and further advance the technical assistance support...

The Association of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo marks the International Day against Corruption

On the International Anti-Corruption Day, the Association of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK), a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), joins the #UnitedAgainstCorruption Campaign as a global movement of accounting and auditing professionals...

Smart Regulation, Heightened Transparency, Inclusive Growth Needed for Global Economic Progress

IFAC Recommendations to the G20 Focus on Rebuilding Public Trust IFAC (the International Federation of Accountants) today calls upon G20 countries to pursue smart regulation, heightened transparency, and inclusive growth to rebuild trust in institutions and advance global economic...