A consultant (from the latin consultus meaning "legal expert") is a professional who provides expert advice in a particular domain or area of expertise such as accountancy, technology, the law, human resources, marketing, medicine, finance, public affairs, communication, or more esoteric areas of knowledge, for example engineering of different kinds, scientific specialties such as materials science, instrumentation, avionics, and stress analysis.

A consultant is also the term used to denote the most senior medical position in the United Kingdom (e.g., a consultant surgeon).

Ways in which consultants work

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Often a consultant provides expertise to clients who require a particular type of knowledge or service for a specific period of time, thus providing an economy to the client. In other situations, companies implementing a major project may need additional experienced staff to assist with increased work during that period.

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Statement by James Turley Chairman and CEO of Ernst & Young LLP on the proposed IFRS “Roadmap”
webmaster@ey.com (Ernst & Young) Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:06:43 -0400
Today the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission took its most significant step toward the adoption of a single set of high quality global accounting and financial reporting standards that everyone can use. The dominant language of financial reporting worldwide is fast becoming IFRS and we applaud the Commission for approving for public comment a proposed “Roadmap.”
Webcast: The forward-thinking guide to IFRS revenue recognition
webmaster@ey.com (Ernst & Young) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:37:28 -0400
On Tuesday, 26 August at 1:00 pm ET, Ernst & Young will host an IFRS webcast to highlight various tactics that may prove useful when negotiating changes specific to revenue recognition while minimizing risk along the way. We invite you to register for our upcoming webcast so you can learn how to undergo this enterprise-wide change.
IFRS performs well during market turmoil
webmaster@ey.com (Ernst & Young) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:20:09 -0400
An SEC-hosted roundtable on 4 August 2008 addressed the use of IFRS during the recent market turmoil. Our takeaway is that IFRS fared well despite challenges in the application of certain IFRS standards. Panelists' comments reflect a growing demand for both a single set of high quality global accounting standards and for IFRS to be that set of standards.
Higher commodity prices raising value beyond proven and probable reserves
webmaster@ey.com (Ernst & Young) Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:50:52 -0400
The second publication in this series discusses how mining and metals companies determine the economic value of the estimated cash flows beyond a mine's proven and probable reserves. We consider this issue specifically in the context of higher than historic average commodity prices.
Country attractiveness indices 2008 - Q1 & Q2 2008
webmaster@ey.com (Ernst & Young) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:45:52 -0400
China displaces the UK in the top five countries in the Ernst & Young renewable energy country attractiveness indices for Q1 and Q2 2008. This is in spite of the UKs renewable energy strategy proposals which are yet to be translated into tangible benefit to the industry. The lead article discusses the impacts of the credit crunch and rising oil prices and their impact on investment in renewable energy.
Read the signals
webmaster@ey.com (Ernst & Young) Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:43:31 -0400
Understanding the issues facing your industry is critical to anticipating and alleviating business risk. Ernst & Young offers four Smoke Detector® Reports,which can help you quickly identify key legislative, regulatory and legal news affecting your industry, including corporate compliance, oil and gas, pharmaceutical and medical device, and power and utilities. Each news item is brief, topical and fully cited so you can find the full text of any story that interests you.

CFDA: FDA Latest Warning Letters

WL Issued to NeoChild LLC
FDA Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
FDA Warning Letter Issued to NeoChild LLC on 29 Jul 2008 by Dallas District Office
WL Issued to G & W Laboratories, Inc.
FDA Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
FDA Warning Letter Issued to G & W Laboratories, Inc. on 24 Jul 2008 by New Jersey District Office
WL Issued to Husain, Mustafa M, M.D.
FDA Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
FDA Warning Letter Issued to Husain, Mustafa M, M.D. on 23 Jul 2008 by Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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