A dead man is removed from the rubble of the Manoun family's house after it was targeted by an Israeli army strike in Jabalia al-Balad, Gaza City, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Hamas official said Monday that the Palestinian militant...
This combo shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, pictured in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 and Steve Witkoff, right, White House special envoy, pictured in Washington, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photos Stringer, Mark Schiefelbein) ROME (AP) — Talks between Iran...
President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he leaves the West Wing of the White House, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. will hold direct...
Corporate governance in financial reporting plays a significant role in ensuring that the financial statements prepared by a company’s management are transparent, accountable, and imbued with integrity. Effective corporate governance in financial reporting enhances investor confidence by ensuring...
Looking back on my seven years of service in the Commission on Audit (COA), I can say with conviction that I gave my all. I did all I could for the commission and its betterment. From the integrity pledging sessions visiting all regions, to the Covid-19 webinars, to explaining project reporting of...
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, March 10, 2025. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP) JEDDAH, Saudi...
It’s that time of year again, when we choose our leaders for national and local positions. May 2025 elections are right around the corner. The 90-day campaign period for senatorial candidates and party-list groups kicked off last Feb. 11, 2025. On March 28, 2025, the 45-day campaign period for...
Residents of the West Bank urban refugee camp of Nur Shams evacuate their homes and carry their belongings as the Israeli military continues its operation in the area on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed) U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with ...
In the 2020s, BS Management Accounting (BSMA) programs have become increasingly prevalent in colleges and universities, often presented as an alternative to the more established BS Accountancy (BSA) program. This trend is largely attributed to the stringent academic requirements imposed on BSA...
French President Emmanuel Macron, center, speaks with European Council President Antonio Costa, left, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as they leave the Elysee Palace, after an informal meeting of leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom, in Paris,...
Speaking up is hard. In my previous article, I wrote about moral courage and breaking the silence. As professional accountants and auditors, we've witnessed organizational pressure and politics—where individuals wield their authority to achieve personal gain or protect an organization by...
In economic value creation, the budget is a compelling factor in achieving goals and objectives. It is a critical tool, a means to an economic end. The size and level of budget autonomy, as well as the accountability of managers for performance, engender both cerebral and emotional responses that...
