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[absolutefinance]

I am a writer preparing a coursebook for the English language examination for people working in finance - the ICFE. I need some help for the speaking sections of the book - what I need are some statements for students to discuss -ie hot topics currently being discussed in global accountancy

if you can provide one or more statements for discussion pls post them here
Mnay thanks

[Acid]

- Corporate governance.
- Internal Audit
- Changing role of a qualified accountant in todays world
- System Accountants
- The Effect of IT on Audit n Assurance services.

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Acid

[Prajna B]

I am a writer preparing a coursebook for the English language examination for people working in finance - the ICFE. I need some help for the speaking sections of the book - what I need are some statements for students to discuss -ie hot topics currently being discussed in global accountancy

if you can provide one or more statements for discussion pls post them here
Mnay thanks

• Current issues in management accounting
• Long-term vs. short-term planning
• Advantages & disadvantages of benchmarking process
• Traditional budgeting vs. beyond budgeting
• Behavioural aspects of budgeting for control

Above mentioned are some of the topics discussed in performance management.

Hope, this will help you..

Prajna B

[Sonal]

I am a writer preparing a coursebook for the English language examination for people working in finance - the ICFE. I need some help for the speaking sections of the book - what I need are some statements for students to discuss -ie hot topics currently being discussed in global accountancy

if you can provide one or more statements for discussion pls post them here
Mnay thanks

 International union to a single set of both accounting and auditing standards.
 Needs and practices of small and medium entities (SMEs).
 An adequate supply of qualified accounting professionals.
 Improved public sector accountability.
 Corporate governance / domination.
 Taxation effects in international transactions.

[absolutefinance]

Thank you everyone for your useful ideas? How about some controversial statements for students to discuss?

[absolutefinance]

I would also welcome TRICKY INTERVIEW QUESTIONS - if any of you out there can think of any?

Thanks

[Acid]

- Why is there a need for international standards while national standards can be better adapted for local needs and better user understanding?

- Why is there a need for soo many accountancy bodies who effectively perform similar work i.e. ICAEW , ACCA , ICAP etc? Why not merge them into one high quality large body?

[absolutefinance]

Thank you so much!!!!

Keep going!!!!

[Admin]

Hi absolutefinance,
I sincerely hope that this forum (and/or GTG) gets an acknowledgement in your coursebook.

[absolutefinance]

Of course I will be happy to mention it.