Source: EFAA EFAA recognizes that while SMPs are heavily impacted by the coronavirus they are an invaluable source of guidance and expertise on financial management for SMEs. Many if not most SMEs are under enormous financial stress right now, and likely to be for some time, and so timely advice...
2020-04-07 - 12:32 Read more
Source: EFAA EFAA has urged EU institutions and national governments to take urgent action to protect and support SMEs during this time of crisis. While the first and foremost concern and priority is to protect citizens health, EFAA stresses that SMEs will be the most severely impacted by the...
2020-04-07 - 12:27 Read more
Source: EFAA SMPs are also struggling to cope with the crisis and need guidance on how to sustain their practice and operate as normally as possible. Here is some free guidance for SMPs sourced from around Europe and the rest of the world: COVID-19 Resources from IFAC’s Network...
2020-04-07 - 11:52 Read more
Source: EFAA This article looks at the impact on reporting entities and auditors and how authorities are responding to the coronavirus crisis. The article focuses mainly on Asian countries that were first impacted. There may be lessons for European countries that are currently bearing the brunt...
2020-04-07 - 11:51 Read more
Article published by: World Bank Blogs So far, many developing countries have been experiencing less impact from COVID-19 than more developed countries. This gives them a narrow window of opportunity to get government systems prepared for an effective response in terms of containment and...
2020-04-03 - 04:57 Read more
Article written by: Alta Prinsloo - Executive Director with primary responsibility for IFAC’s new approach to advancing education for future-ready professional accountants Source: IFAC Virtual meetings have long been a relatively cheap and carbon-friendly alternative to in-person...
2020-04-03 - 04:46 Read more
Article written by: Phd. Edona Perjuci Today we are witnessing that the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic is greatly affecting the overall global economic development and stability of financial markets. In this situation, the economic consequences, beside from the fact that they have...
2020-03-29 - 12:00 Read more
Article published by: The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) AUDIT ISSUES ARISING FROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC COVID-19 is causing a shock to the global economy that could prove sharp and large but should be temporary* (Bank of England). ...
2020-03-27 - 09:45 Read more
Article published by: The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s securities markets regulator, has issued a Public Statement on some accounting implications of the economic support and relief measures adopted by EU...
2020-03-27 - 09:41 Read more
Many tools and guidance are available to help SMEs manage their finances and right now financial management is crucial to the survival of many SMEs. Here are a few such tools: SME Financial Management Toolkit This SME Financial Management Toolkit is an online financial management tool...
2020-03-27 - 09:26 Read more
Article written by: Sabine Vollmer - FM magazine senior editor Corporate boards have important duties to perform as responses to the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, ripple around the world, disrupting supply chains, upsetting consumer spending, and placing anybody from political...
2020-03-27 - 09:06 Read more
Published article by: Accountancy Europe The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-19) pandemic continues to spread in many countries, including in Europe. The World Health Organization (WHO) and national authorities can be consulted for the health implications on people. This crisis also has...
2020-03-27 - 08:47 Read more
Article written by: Richard Edelman - CEO of Edelman and Dr. David Nabarro - The World Health Organization Special Envoy for COVID-19. As the world confronts the spread of the new Coronavirus, people seek greater clarity on the risks they can expect to face and how to best minimize them....
2020-03-27 - 08:22 Read more
Article written by: Joseph Bryson - Director, Quality & Development Soruce: IFAC A week ago, I would have told you that unprecedented times is an expression I think is overkill. I would have told you that I’m confident things will get back to normal soon. My tune has...
2020-03-26 - 04:48 Read more
The Ministry of Finance and Transfers has published the Decision to extend until April 30, 2020 the deadline for submission of tax returns, reports and payments, as well as the treatment and decision regarding refunds, related to the implementation of applicable tax legislation. Please click...
2020-03-19 - 04:04 Read more
The Ministry of Finance and Transfers has published the Decision to postpone the deadline until June 30, 2020 for the submission of statements and financial statements of all enterprises to the Kosovo Council for Financial Reporting(KCFR). Please click HERE to access the DECISION
2020-03-18 - 12:04 Read more
The coronavirus outbreak is consuming headlines. Many employers are preparing for possible disruptions that could affect business in the long-term, including labour shortages, transportation issues, reduced working hours and low consumer traffic. Fortunately, many businesses are already taking...
2020-03-18 - 11:26 Read more
SCAAK represents more than 7,000 members who serve a large number of small and medium enterprises in Kosovo. Small and medium-sized enterprises will be most affected by the economic consequences of measures taken by the Government to protect public health from COVID-19. We call on the...
2020-03-12 - 04:44 Read more
Dear members, Following the decision of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo to take preventive measures against the spread of Covid-19 virus, including the termination of the educational process at all levels until 27/03/2020, SCAAK informs you that starting from 12/03/2020 all trainings...
2020-03-12 - 09:50 Read moreHigh-quality audits of financial statements are essential to strong organizations, financial markets and economies. While audits have historically focused on enhancing the confidence of investors and other providers of capital, other stakeholders also benefit—including directors,...
2020-03-11 - 10:00 Read more
The objective of an audit is to provide investors and other stakeholders with reasonable assurance as to whether the financial statements, taken as a whole, are prepared in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework and are free from material misstatement. Audits help...
2020-03-11 - 09:55 Read more
High-quality audits depend on individuals, acting in the public interest, with the experience, integrity, independence, professional judgement, and skills commensurate with a high-quality audit. There is no more important factor. It is therefore vital that audits be conducted in an...
2020-03-11 - 09:52 Read more
Achieving high-quality audits is dependent on a well-functioning ecosystem of participants from the audit profession as well as from governing bodies, directors and management. The right culture—starting with the tone at the top—and right oversight are critical to achieving a...
2020-03-11 - 09:46 Read more
Regulation plays an important role in calibrating incentives, driving good outcomes, and ensuring that reasonable expectations are met. At the same time, there is the risk that the cost of regulation outweighs the benefits, that regulation can foster low-value defensive behaviors, or can...
2020-03-11 - 09:41 Read more
The term audit quality encompasses the key elements, both contextual and quantifiable, that create an environment which maximizes the likelihood that quality audits are performed on a consistent basis. Globally, many thousands of audits are performed annually—in the public...
2020-03-11 - 09:36 Read more