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• It provides the most comprehensive summary of all statutory requirements, domestic and international accounting standards, case law, Stock Exchange requirements, industry and other recommendations, and FRRP findings.
• Very clear and easy to use - over 400 accounting topics arranged on an item-by-item basis in alphabetical order with excellent indexing.
• Always up to date - the web site is updated as soon as new rules are published.
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• The service includes a free Confidential Enquiry Service and a free Discussion Forum for users to exchange views on current issues.
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• Source documents are all cross-referenced from the web page.
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• The Encyclopaedia has been developed from the longest established UK reference book of its kind  - "Current Accounting Law and Practice".
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