35 Under 35: David Adderson on Advisory, Automation, and the Youtopia Model
35 under 35

35 Under 35: David Adderson on Advisory, Automation, and the Youtopia Model

3d Accountancy Age

35 Under 35: David Adderson on Advisory, Automatio...

From neon-lit offices to the "millionaire-maker" mindset, David Adderson is challenging the traditional accounting blueprint. We explore how his firm,...

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The payroll software dilemma facing accountancy practices
Consulting

The payroll software dilemma facing accountancy practices

3d Ian Davidson - Consultant @ Quarry Payroll Consulting

The payroll software dilemma facing accountancy pr...

As legacy payroll platforms reach end of life, accountancy firms are being forced into a strategic decision that goes far beyond software replacement....

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Affinia and UHY Hacker Young Offices to Combine in £100m Strategic Merger
Company News

Affinia and UHY Hacker Young Offices to Combine in £100m Strategic Merger

4d Accountancy Age

Affinia and UHY Hacker Young Offices to Combine in...

Affinia has announced a landmark combination with three key UHY Hacker Young offices in London, Nottingham, and Brighton. Backed by Sovereign Capital ...

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Why the Xeinadin auction collapse is a reality check for the mid-tier
Accounting Firms

Why the Xeinadin auction collapse is a reality check for the mid-tier

5d nikita alexander

Why the Xeinadin auction collapse is a reality che...

Private equity giant Exponent has paused the high-profile auction of Xeinadin after bids failed to meet a £1bn+ valuation. With integration concerns s...

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From Grants to Growth: Future-Proofing Client Funding in 2026
Audit

From Grants to Growth: Future-Proofing Client Funding in 2026

6d Accountancy Age

From Grants to Growth: Future-Proofing Client Fund...

As businesses enter 2026 with a clearer policy backdrop but rising expectations around compliance and competitiveness, advisers have a pivotal opportu...

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Navigating the UK’s 2026 Audit and Transaction Landscape
35 under 35

Navigating the UK’s 2026 Audit and Transaction Landscape

1w Accountancy Age

Navigating the UK’s 2026 Audit and Transaction Lan...

The traditional image of the accountant is being dismantled. From mastering real-time data analytics at RSM to championing resilience and diversity at...

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10 brutal truths about scaling a UK practice in 2026 (that don't involve buying more tech)
AI in Accounting

10 brutal truths about scaling a UK practice in 2026 (that don't involve bu...

2w nikita alexander

10 brutal truths about scaling a UK practice in 20...

As the post-January dust settles, the gap between the "lifestyle" firm and the high-growth powerhouse has become an abyss. Here's why scaling your fir...

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Making Tax Digital: The Structural Shift to Real-Time Advisory
Making Tax Digital

Making Tax Digital: The Structural Shift to Real-Time Advisory

2w Accountancy Age

Making Tax Digital: The Structural Shift to Real-T...

The April 2026 MTD for ITSA deadline represents a five-fold increase in submissions. Learn why successful firms are viewing this as a structural shift...

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The January 'normalization' of burnout, 74% of accountants are struggling
ICAEW

The January 'normalization' of burnout, 74% of accountants are struggling

2w nikita alexander

The January 'normalization' of burnout, 74% of acc...

The January "crunch" is often viewed as a rite of passage for the UK profession, but new data from caba reveals a darker reality. With 74% of accounta...

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Audit reform takes another rain check
Audit

Audit reform takes another rain check

2w nikita alexander

Audit reform takes another rain check

The "Ghost of Reforms Past" returns as the Government shelves the Audit Reform Bill in a shock pivot toward "economic growth." With the birth of ARGA ...

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Moving beyond the AI hype: building future-ready finance
2026 Predictions

Moving beyond the AI hype: building future-ready finance

3w By Irena Teneva, Associate Technical Director – Research and Development, at The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Moving beyond the AI hype: building future-ready f...

Technology continues to change how we work, and AI is the latest disruptor. But technology alone won’t solve organisations’ productivity puzzle. Drawi...

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How the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy addresses glaring imbalances by shining a light on accountancy
Audit

How the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy addresses glaring imbalances by shi...

3w Damon Brain, CEO at Duncan & Toplis

How the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy addresses ...

The government’s Modern Industrial Strategy quietly elevates accountancy from a back-office function to a cornerstone of economic growth and technolog...

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Why 2026 is the year of the ‘PE-powered’ audit practice
2026 Predictions

Why 2026 is the year of the ‘PE-powered’ audit practice

4w nikita alexander

Why 2026 is the year of the ‘PE-powered’ audit pra...

As the January scramble subsides, a new reality is setting in for the UK’s accountancy leaders. With Private Equity capital flooding the mid-tier and ...

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UK firms are drawing a line on FRC ‘name and shame’ tactics
Audit

UK firms are drawing a line on FRC ‘name and shame’ tactics

4w nikita alexander

UK firms are drawing a line on FRC ‘name and shame...

A rare alliance of the Big Four and mid-tier firms is pushing the FRC to abandon its controversial ‘name and shame’ policy. As the regulator weighs it...

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Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 and why they matter
Accounting Standards

Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 and why they matter

1m nikita alexander

Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 an...

The "quiet" period for UK accountants is officially over. As 2026 begins, the profession faces a perfect storm of regulatory mandates from the balance...

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The January turning point for UK firms
Mergers And Acquisitions

The January turning point for UK firms

2m nikita alexander

The January turning point for UK firms

As the profession enters the final January scramble, a new regulatory cliff is already looming for 2026. From the arrival of MTD mandation letters to ...

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The Agentic Leap: How QuickBooks’ AI Update Resets the Accounting Benchmark
Accounting Firms

The Agentic Leap: How QuickBooks’ AI Update Resets the Accounting Benchmark

2m Accountancy Age

The Agentic Leap: How QuickBooks’ AI Update Resets...

QuickBooks’ latest agentic AI updates mark a fundamental shift in cloud accounting, setting a new benchmark for data accuracy and automation across UK...

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Inside the £77.6m accounting failure at CTM
Audit

Inside the £77.6m accounting failure at CTM

2m nikita alexander

Inside the £77.6m accounting failure at CTM

The £77.6 million accounting error at Corporate Travel Management (CTM), which triggered an urgent government investigation, is a sobering case study ...

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FRS 102 is evolving - are you ready for the 2026 shock?
Accounting Standards

FRS 102 is evolving - are you ready for the 2026 shock?

2m nikita alexander

FRS 102 is evolving - are you ready for the 2026 s...

The mandatory FRS 102 changes effective from 2026 will drag most operating leases onto the balance sheet, fundamentally altering key financial ratios ...

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The Big Four are choosing profit over promotion
Big Four

The Big Four are choosing profit over promotion

3m nikita alexander

The Big Four are choosing profit over promotion

As Deloitte, PwC, and EY slash partner intakes to a five-year low, we analyse the strategic pivot to protect ‘PEP’and what the rise of the "salaried p...

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Unpacking the 35 Under 35 2025 Report
35 under 35

Unpacking the 35 Under 35 2025 Report

3m Accountancy Age

Unpacking the 35 Under 35 2025 Report

Welcome to the Accountancy Age 35 under 35 Report 2025 report, our annual spotlight on the young talent redefining the future of the UK profession, in...

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Xeinadin Strengthens Manchester with Senior Hires to Tackle SME Audit and Insolvency Headwinds
Audit

Xeinadin Strengthens Manchester with Senior Hires to Tackle SME Audit and I...

3m Accountancy Age

Xeinadin Strengthens Manchester with Senior Hires ...

Xeinadin, the integrated business advisory and accountancy group, has cemented its commitment to the UK’s crucial SME sector with two high-profile app...

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The end of sampling? Why UK audit can embrace full-population testing
Audit

The end of sampling? Why UK audit can embrace full-population testing

3m nikita alexander

The end of sampling? Why UK audit can embrace full...

The reliance on statistical sampling is becoming an outdated risk in a data-rich world. UK audit firms must transition to full-population testing and ...

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Nearly half of UK accountancy firms plan £100K AI investments next year
AI in Accounting

Nearly half of UK accountancy firms plan £100K AI investments next year

3m Nikita Alexander

Nearly half of UK accountancy firms plan £100K AI ...

UK accountancy firms are making a major capital commitment, with nearly half planning to invest up to £100,000 in AI over the next 12 months. New rese...

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Turning MTD compliance into proactive client strategy
Client Enagagement

Turning MTD compliance into proactive client strategy

3m Accountancy Age

Turning MTD compliance into proactive client strat...

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is not a burden; it’s an asset. Discover how the compliance mandate for digital record-keeping forces the creation of a clean...

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How Grant Thornton’s Training Move Reflects a Shift in Accounting Leadership
Big Four

How Grant Thornton’s Training Move Reflects a Shift in Accounting Leadershi...

3m Accountancy Age

How Grant Thornton’s Training Move Reflects a Shif...

The accounting profession is facing a leadership bottleneck. Grant Thornton’s partnership with Raise the Bar suggests the industry is beginning to tre...

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EY’s Pay Rise Reflects a Changing Partnership Economy
Accounting Firms

EY’s Pay Rise Reflects a Changing Partnership Economy

3m Accountancy Age

EY’s Pay Rise Reflects a Changing Partnership Econ...

EY’s latest results tell a familiar story of contrasts: modest revenue growth, a tougher market for consulting, and yet a near-double-digit rise in pa...

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