THE Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) has welcomed a plan by the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) to give legal recognition to the term accountant.

THE board of the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) held its first meeting in Dublin yesterday.

THE Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) has described 2006 as an important year in the development of the accounting profession in Ireland.

THE Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) has welcomed the start of sections of the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003, which places the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA) on a statutory footing.

Most senior executives believe the present tax collection and payment system is too costly, complex and cumbersome, particularly for small and medium sized businesses, a survey of executives has revealed.

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has welcomed the establishment of the Irish Accounting and Auditing Supervisory Authority (IAASA) and the appointment of Ian Drennan as IAASA’s first chief executive.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI) has welcomed the appointment of Ian Drennan as Chief Executive Officer of the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA).

Trade and Commerce Minister Michael Ahern has appointed Ian Drennan chief executive officer (designate) of the Irish Auditing and Accounting Supervisory Authority (IAASA).

THE country’s largest accounting body is urging the Government to split the new companies Bill in two by parking the corporate governance issues contained in the law and implementing the new auditing requirements immediately.

TOUGH new legislation to end the culture of non-compliance with company law is expected to be in place by the summer.