Three-quarters of audits for PLCs that subsequently went under did not raise the alarm, Sheffield University research reveals.

Lessons from Davos; companies risk sliding back on ethical practices; economics affects everyone; Sir John Kingman moves to Barclays.

Former Tech Data Limited FD Philip James settles with the Financial Reporting Council, taking a £36,000 fine and exclusion from his accounting association over his conduct in relation to preparing company accounts.

A third of companies report on financial value for stakeholders beyond that of shareholders, with integrated thinking “shining through” in the best reports.