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Following years of reform, there is a gradual re-emergence of professional bodies after a lengthy period of battening down the hatches, soaking up the torrents of criticism and encouraging a rethinking of their positions. After a series of corporate disasters, it was the accountancy bodies which argued the profession’s case.

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Bodies adapting to the new world

Following years of reform, there is a gradual re-emergence of professional bodies after a lengthy period of battening down the hatches, soaking up the torrents of criticism and encouraging a rethinking of their positions.

Processes: A challenge for creative accountants

Processes will work only if they make sense to the company producing the information.

Education: Emphasis is on ethics

Integrity is essential writes Sarah Perrin.

Global qualification: In search of a common core

National institutes are keen to be recognised in other countries.