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To discuss the EFRAG Exposure Drafts on the first set of Draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) with a special focus on SMEs and SMPs. Download the Save the date here and the program here. The recording of the event is available here. Read the complete news
Over 250 participants joined the EFAA International Conference 2020 either in person or online to discuss and share information on how our professional accountancy organisations can support their SMP members seeking to embrace change by extending the range of services they provide, supporting the EU sustainability agenda as well as engaging in data ownership […]
Webinar The video of the event is available here English with simultaneous translation into Spanish and French Sustainability is not just about the environment. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), defines sustainability as “a commitment to eradicate poverty and achieve a sustainable world by 2030 and beyond, with human well-being and a healthy planet […]
Video available here We discussed IAASB’s proposed auditing standard for less complex entities (LCE). The IAASB has taken a significant step and proposes a new stand-alone auditing standard for less complex entities. First, we will hear about the objectives and the details of the proposed standard from the IAASB’s LCE Task Force Chair; then […]
COVID-19: SMPs Recovering Smarter, Stronger, Sustainable Small- and Medium-Sized Practices Post COVID-19 stand to play a crucial role in helping SMEs recover from the coronavirus crisis, build their resilience and ensure their digital and sustainable transition. For them to be effective in this role will demand they be smarter, stronger and sustainable. SMPs will need […]
The Early Warning Europe Network is a pan-European organisation, of which EFAA is a member, committed to raising awareness and facilitating the discussion on early warning and second chance for SMEs. Accountancy Europe is supporting this event by providing its venue. The COVID-19 crisis has completely changed the business environment and confronts many SMEs with […]
The virtual event will give the opportunity to discuss with decision makers and key stakeholders the two EFRAG reports on EU sustainability reporting as well as the proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and to share information about INTEREST, an Erasmus+ funded project of which EFAA is a partner. What are the implications for SMEs and the SMPs that […]
Webinar English with simultaneous translation into Russian The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for SMPs to transform their practices to survive and succeed. This transformation demands the rapid adoption of digital technologies and business diversification through the offering of new services. Salvador Marin, European Federation of Accountants and Auditors for SMEs (EFAA) President will […]
All the videos are now available! Role of SMPs in the Implementation of the EU's SME Strategy Friday, 20 November, 11:30 CET The virtual event gives the opportunity to discuss with decision makers and key stakeholders the EU SME Strategy. The consequences of the pandemic on SMEs and on SMPs are highlighted. The event focus […]
Speakers are Martin de Bie and Noël de Rudder. Key topic is the importance of digitalization for SMPs, all the more vital as a result of the pandemic, and how EFAA’s Digital Competency Maturity Model (DCMM) can be used to help SMPs raise their digital competency. The webinar shares initial results, as reported in this recent report on the use of the […]
Speakers are Gerhard Huemer, Director for Economic & Fiscal Policy at SMEunited, and Paul Thompson, Director, EFAA. Gerhard shares the key findings from a recent SMEunited survey, including that lack of liquidity and insolvency are major concerns for SMEs, and Paul explains how SMPs can help SMEs maintain liquidity using business-continuity tools.
Speakers are Willie Botha, Technical Director, IAASB and Beverley Bahlmann, Deputy Director, IAASB. They provide insights on audit implications of COVID-19 and they also share IAASB resources (staff alerts etc.) and activities
