Grant Thornton has announced the layoff of 350 employees, equating to approximately 3.5% of its U.S. workforce. This latest round of job cuts comes on...
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View articleAs payroll complexities increasingly drain accountancy firms' resources, pioneering solutions that offer greater integration offer a path to turn this...
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View articleWhen I asked ChatGPT to show me a picture of a typical accountant, the output was not surprising – sat at a desk covered in paper and a calculat...
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View articlehaysmacintyre, a top-20 London firm of chartered accountants, has been recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work by The Sunday Times. The firm...
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View articleInvestigations revealed that KPMG failed to gather sufficient audit evidence and did not exhibit the necessary professional scepticism required for au...
View articleInvestment in its people will drive forward the ambitious growth plans. The new structure will see Lucy Williams take the reins as managing partner Re...
View articleThe FRC's sanctions against the three audit firms involved in the LCF audits serve as a stark reminder of the vital role that auditors play in maintai...
View article476,000 UK SMEs will need an ESG plan in the next few years. Is your firm ready to support them? Read More...
View articlePartners Paul Goodhew and Dilek Çilingir Kostem explain how EY is harnessing the power of AI and sustainability to redefine the future of professional...
View articleGravita is redefining accountancy for growth companies, delivering a full suite of services through deep expertise, trusted consultancy and technology...
View articleKevin Igoe has been hired as the MD of the new team, which is part of the BSpoke Commercial Insurance division Read More...
View articleEach month, Accountancy Age delivers a comprehensive update on the key people moves and promotions that have taken place among the UK accountancy mark...
View articleLeveraging strong client relationships can enable accounting firms to generate new business through advocacy and referrals. Read More...
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View articleFirm promotes Sean McGinness as the new office leader. This dual shift in location and leadership heralds a fresh chapter for the firm, poised for gro...
View articleAICPA & CIMA released today their Re-defining finance for a sustainable world white paper, the latest iteration of their Future of Finance researc...
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View articleThe ICAEW cited managing insurance costs, firms struggling to obtain coverage, assessing risk-taking capacity, and evolved firm structures as drivers ...
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View articleKPMG's faces record fine for a widespread exam cheating scandal, implicating senior staff and highlighting systemic ethical issues in the professional...
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