CCAB (The Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies) has welcomed this week’s launch of a nationwide anti-corruption strategy, including the formation of a National Economic Crime Centre, as an important first step in an integrated approach to financial crime.

CCAB has today published a new edition of the Statement of Recommended Practice – Accounting by Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs SORP).

The first Manifesto for Fighting Economic Crime is published today by CCAB, the collective of five accountancy bodies - ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS and Chartered Accountants Ireland - highlighting four key public policy areas for improvement to the effectiveness and capabilities of anti-money laundering (AML) in the UK.

Global action needs to be taken to counter bribery and corruption in the UK and on the global stage, say the major professional accountancy bodies in the UK and Ireland, with IFAC’s President Olivia F Kirtley adding strong support to their statement.

CCAB, the forum for accountancy bodies in the UK and Ireland, is calling on businesses to engage with the debate on EU reform, and ensure they are aware of the information and resources to inform their understanding of the role of the European Union, and how its relationship with business could become more effective.

CCAB, the forum for accountancy bodies in the UK and Ireland, has today published a new report, which captures the opinions of senior business leaders in the UK and Ireland on the effectiveness of the European Union, highlighting five key areas for potential reform.