The General Meeting of the Assembly 2019

On June 07, 2019, the General Meeting of the Assembly of the Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK) was held in Shëngjin, Albania. At the opening of this meeting, the speech was held by representatives of the State Institutions of the Republic of Kosovo: Mr. Shyqyri...

2019-06-07 - 09:16 Read more

Digital Transformation Provides New Business Opportunities

The accountancy profession has an excellent opportunity to benefit from the digital transformation that is taking place in society today. The role of professional accountants as trusted advisors combined with digital companies opens new opportunities and business areas if accountants grasp the...

2019-05-23 - 09:39 Read more

SCAAK and TAK have the priority to strengthen professional capacities

General Director of  TAK, Ilir Murtezaj, received today in a meeting the representatives of the Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosova (SCAAK) to discuss about cooperation in order to strengthen the professional capacities in the field of accounting, continuous professional...

2019-05-20 - 04:00 Read more

How to Support the SMP of the Future

Small and medium-sized practices (SMPs) face many challenges in today’s fast-changing world. Take digital technologies, which will replace many entry-level roles in the profession and are changing the mode of delivery for some traditional services, such as audit. Regulation and deregulation...

2019-05-20 - 11:47 Read more

For Economic Growth, the World Needs Accountants

The largest wealth segment in the world is hidden. It is held by governments but the assets are mis-measured and mis-managed. Citizens—the ultimate owners of these assets—should demand better. If “public wealth” was properly measured, managed and better understood,...

2019-05-16 - 03:37 Read more

IAASB Quality Management Standards and Small- and Medium-sized Practices

How the IAASB's Proposed Quality Management Standards Are Scalable for SMPs The IAASB recently released a suite of proposed international standards on quality management. The proposals change the way professional accountancy firms are expected to manage quality—for audits,...

2019-05-15 - 12:28 Read more

Information session with the group of students of the Accounting Department of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Prishtina

The Society of Certified Accountants and Auditors of Kosovo (SCAAK) held an information session with a group of students of the Accounting Department of the Faculty of Economics at the University of Prishtina with which SCAAK has a cooperation agreement. The session aimed to inform students on...

2019-05-13 - 03:46 Read more

Building Awareness: Essential for The Internal Audit Profession

Many professions enjoy an inherently universal understanding of their value. Most people understand the role of a doctor, for example, so a campaign designed to build awareness of what doctors do is generally not necessary. Unfortunately, this may not be true for the internal audit profession. In...

2019-05-08 - 02:12 Read more

The 4th Education Community of Practice (EduCoP)

2019-04-08 - 05:56 Read more

Invitation for comments on the AI Organization of Property Tax Offices and Principles of Property Tax Administration

2019-04-04 - 02:41 Read more

Notice to taxpayers from Tax Administration of Kosovo

Do not transact with fictitious and non-active businesses! Tax Administration of Kosovo reminds all businesses that deal with business activities that pursuant to tax legislation, TAK does not recognize transactions with fictitious and non-active businesses. Transactions carried out with...

2019-04-02 - 11:43 Read more

Award Ceremony for SCAAK Certified Licensed Fraud Examiners

Today, March 26, 2019, was held the SCAAK certificate award ceremony for public sector officials who have successfully finished a year-long course in forensic accounting to become Licensed Fraud Examiners, this program is supported by UNDP and funded by the Swiss Office for Cooperation and DANIDA...

2019-03-26 - 05:57 Read more

Invitation for comments on the Draft Regulation on Financial Management and Control

2019-03-25 - 02:41 Read more

Notification from TAK for taxpayers - Reporting purchases over € 500

2019-03-21 - 02:03 Read more

Three Imperatives for Taxing the Digital Economy

The digital revolution is transforming economies, business models, and the lives of all citizens. It is dramatically impacting every aspect of economies, including the tax base and governments’ ability to raise revenues. And tax policy is at the top of the agenda in many countries. From the...

2019-03-19 - 11:18 Read more

TOP 6 SKILLS FOR ACCOUNTANTS

Identifying the skills that lead to success in accounting will not only increase your job satisfaction, but also make it easier for you to build towards your long-term career goals. Here are the top 6 skills that will help you to stand out as an excellent accountant. We’ve included some...

2019-03-19 - 09:36 Read more

Importance of Specialization in the Tax Expert Program

2019-03-18 - 11:32 Read more

Happy March 8th - International Women's Day

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women - while also marking a call for action to accelerating gender balance.  SCAAK is the first professional organization, which from the beginning of its foundation has...

2019-03-08 - 12:07 Read more

NOTICE

2019-03-04 - 01:32 Read more

Invitation for comments to the AI on the Implementation of the Customs Code and Excise

2019-03-04 - 11:41 Read more

NOTICE

2019-02-28 - 09:33 Read more

Notice to taxpayers – TAK issues the Public Explanatory Decision No. 02/2019 on Tax Treatment of Long-Term Construction Contracts

Tax Administration of Kosovo – Director General, pursuant to Article 9 of the basic Law No. 03/L-222 on Tax Administration and Procedures, amended and supplemented by the Law No. 04/L-102 and the Law No. 04/L-223, issued the Public Explanatory Decision No. 02/2019 on Tax Treatment of...

2019-02-27 - 09:23 Read more

Global Consultation on Quality Management for Firms and Engagements Now Open

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) seeks public comment by July 1, 2019 on three interrelated standards that address quality management. The proposals bring important changes to the way professional accountancy firms are expected to manage...

2019-02-21 - 02:05 Read more

SME Needs Reporting Requirements: Tracking the Right and Sustainable Development

SCAAK is attending a round table with members of the European Parliament, representatives of SMEs, experts and accounting and auditing professionals, which is organized by the European Federation of Accountants and Auditors for SMEs (EFAA). The purpose of the roundtable "SME Needs Reporting...

2019-02-19 - 09:02 Read more

New Education Standard Focuses on Professional Development

The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) today released the revised International Education Standard (IES) 7, Continuing Professional Development. The standard clarifies the principles and requirements on how professional accountancy organizations measure,...

2019-02-11 - 03:33 Read more

IPSASB Delivers Guidance on Significant Areas of Public Expenditure

Issues Social Benefits IPSAS and Exposure Draft on Collective and Individual Services The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released a new standard and an Exposure Draft on accounting for social benefits, and collective and individual services, respectively....

2019-02-11 - 02:32 Read more

Mutual recognition of professional designations between SCAAK and CIPFA

Since 2016, SCAAK has executed the MoU with  The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), whereby its members of the public sector have been enabled full membership in CIPFA.  CIPFA is the only professional accountancy body in the world exclusively dedicated to...

2019-02-08 - 04:33 Read more

Mutual recognition of professional designations between SCAAK and ACCA

After completing ACCA's monitoring of the level of knowledge measurement, SCAAK has been re-accredited by ACCA for all core subjects for years 2019-2023, making SCAAK again to gain global recognition of its exams. This is a special achievement for the society and its members, providing a...

2019-02-08 - 02:41 Read more

SCAAK is re-accredited by UK Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for years 2019-2023

After completing ACCA's monitoring of the level of knowledge measurement, SCAAK has been re-accredited by ACCA for all core subjects, making SCAAK again to gain global recognition of its exams. This is a special achievement for the society and its members, providing a place in the global labor...

2019-01-23 - 04:29 Read more

Accountants Must Seize Opportunity to Drive Effective Enterprise Risk Management

Professional accountants have a meaningful opportunity to enable more effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) within their organizations, according to a report published today by IFAC (the International Federation of Accountants). Businesses face rapid change and increasing...

2019-01-18 - 09:51 Read more