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Scoop
01-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Future Specialists Speak Out In Support Of Senior Doctors
Press Release – STONZ STONZ executive member, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainee Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith says that like the SMOs who are currently striking, we are deeply concerned about the safety of our patients and our communities, and the ability for all New Zealanders … Specialty Trainees of New Zealand (STONZ), a union representing Resident Medical Officers (RMOs), supports today's strike action taken by Senior Doctors (SMOs). STONZ executive member, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainee Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith says that like the SMOs who are currently striking, 'we are deeply concerned about the safety of our patients and our communities, and the ability for all New Zealanders to access the healthcare we need and deserve' 'As future specialists, we are disappointed in the response from the government so far, and STONZ supports ASMS, and our senior colleagues today.' 'If we want a healthcare system that we can all access and be proud of, we need to ensure that we are valuing our workforce and being clear to everyone that this is important. 'As doctors, we know any decision to strike would not have been taken lightly. We have concerns about the future of specialist care in Aotearoa, New Zealand and an important starting point is to support, value and retain the doctors already working here which we will also be highlighting when we begin negotiations early next year. 'Being a doctor is a job where you can do incredible things. That's why doctors and other health workers put up with so much. We want to help, look after and care for our communities – but there's a point at which many newer doctors will start asking themselves if six years of med school, huge student loans, followed by as many or more years of fatigue, working upwards of 60-70-hour plus weeks and stress pursuing a specialty that they might never get the chance to reach is actually worth it.' 'We, along with our senior colleagues, are advocating for a healthcare system that supports, values and retains our highly trained and skilled clinicians, which can provide better health outcomes for everyone in Aotearoa, New Zealand.' STONZ is a union for RMOs that is run by RMOs and advocates for the long-term benefit of its members, their patients, and Aotearoa's health system.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IFAC seeks input on revised membership obligations
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has initiated a public consultation on proposed revisions to its Statements of Membership Obligations (SMOs), a core component of its framework to support a sustainable global accountancy profession. The proposed revisions address developments in international standards and aim to strengthen the profession's contribution to the public interest. Key updates include revised quality assurance procedures to align with quality management standards of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board's (IAASB), and a renewed focus on flexible entry pathways into professional accounting education, in accordance with the International Education Standards (IES). In addition, the revisions will clarify expectations for the implementation of the IAASB's International Standard on Auditing for Less Complex Entities. They will also formalise the expectation for the adoption of all International Financial Reporting Standards, including the S1 and S2 sustainability disclosure standards issued by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB). IFAC is seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders, including its members, the Forum of Firms, Network Partners, regional accountancy organisations, regulators, and standard setters. This feedback is essential to ensure that the SMOs remain relevant and aligned with the evolving international standards, IFAC said. The consultation period is open until 8 August 2025, with the revised SMOs expected to come into effect on 1 January 2026, subject to IFAC Board approval. In March 2025, IFAC announced revisions to the IES, which now incorporate sustainability competence into the training of professional accountants. These updates to IES 2, 3, and 4 establish a global baseline for sustainability competence, ensuring accountants are equipped to handle sustainability-related disclosure and assurance standards. "IFAC seeks input on revised membership obligations" was originally created and published by The Accountant, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
