What does the public think of accountants?

The September 2008 issue of PQ Magazine has a double-page article on the recent ICAS research into the public perception of accountants. The article also looks at how ICAS is responding to the findings of the research.

The same issue also looks at the recent ICAS research report 'Ethical issues Encountered by Chartered Accountants' Details on how to order or download the report - and other ICAS research reports are on the ICAS website.

New ICSA publications

We have recently received four new ICSA publications which are available for users of the Information Service to borrow - just email or phone us on 0131 347 0138.
They are:

• Corporate Governance Essentials
• The ICSA Corporate Social Responsibility Handbook, 2nd edition
• The Company Secretary's Handbook, 7th edition
• The ICSA Company Secretary's Troubleshooter

For further information from the ICSA website just follow the links above

Journals received

This week's Taxation magazine has articles on whether the HMRC's powers are going too far; the taxation of foreign profits; the tax benefits of pensions; and, the construction industry scheme.

Scottish Banker has a special section on liquidity which includes an article by Jeremy Peat, Director of the Hume Institute as well as an article on a new banking reform bill. There is also a report on a debate on ethics which took place, featuring the ICAS Chief Executive Anton Colella.

Scottish Business Insider has an article on why there aren't more women executives. It also has an article on how to survive the economic downturn which gives tips from Scottish business advisers.