Accounting
Global accounting body IASB consults on new model for assessing bank risks
The model will attempt to replace a transaction-driven view of how banks manage interest rate risks
How banks handle interest rate swings may soon be clearer to investors
Newly proposed rules by International Accounting Standards Board centre on new Risk Mitigation Accounting model
Acra wants boards to scrutinise the numbers ahead of FY2025 reporting
This call to action comes amid the global economic uncertainties from trade and tariff-related risks
Big 4 accounting firms drive nearly half of sector’s total revenue growth in 2024: survey
The sector continues to hire, and expects to grow its workforce by opening up more than 1,500 positions
New accountancy pathways for ITE graduates; free AI training for accountants: Indranee
National accountancy body also launches climate and social-impact reporting guidelines
Future-proofing accountants in an AI-driven world
Far from replacing accountants, artificial intelligence is creating opportunities for the profession to evolve into more strategic, analytical, and trusted advisory roles
Chartered accountants rank second in trust among Singapore professions: survey
Globally, the occupation places third, behind doctors and engineers
Issue 161: SGX extends climate reporting deadlines; Piyush Gupta banks on blended finance, carbon markets
This week in ESG: Market regulator unveils tiered rollout of reporting requirements; former DBS CEO sees market mechanisms lowering decarbonisation costs
Will AI kill media, law, accounting jobs in Singapore? The fears may be overblown
Users and experts weigh in on the concern foremost on the minds of workers and jobseekers today
Issue 158: Who says what’s material for Singapore firms; catastrophe payouts pile up for insurers
This week in ESG: Study finds lack of external input in materiality identification; US$80 billion of insured losses from natural catastrophes in H1 2025, says Swiss Re Institute
