Accounting profession around the world has greatly changed, after hi-profile corporate scandals in USA. Independent auditors' report to stakeholders on financial statements were found inadequate to protect interest of public investors. Corporate Management (CEO and CFO) has been given additional responsibility of reporting to the public and bringing in quality by establishing and maintaining sufficient and efficient internal control systems.
Consequent to these changes, accounting paradigm has shifted to new heights, bringing in the needs for additional skills, improved professional standards and ethical values to professional accountants. UAE economy is set for galloping growth. Establishment of Financial and Stock Regulatory Agency to regulate Public Issue of shares (IPO) and stock market, the growing corporate business structure, mushroom growth of Multi-National Companies, expansion of Free Trade Zones are putting pressure to adoption of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). These growth, development and expansion of economy stimulate the need for adoption of global standards and thereby the improved knowledge. So there is a need for keeping abreast of all global developments.
Developments around the world and in UAE business environment trigger the need for accountants to upgrade their skills and keep abreast of global changes in information risk management & corporate governance. Emerge will assist you to acquire the required skills by: