Sage shares jump as subscriptions drive strong financials
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Sage shares jump as subscriptions drive strong financials

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Sage shares jump as subscriptions drive strong fin...

Online services proving popular for Sage, as it looks to reduce its reliance on licences Read More...

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BDO picks up audit of Vimto makers Nichols
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BDO picks up audit of Vimto makers Nichols

9y Richard Crump , Writer

BDO picks up audit of Vimto makers Nichols

BDO appointed auditors to Vimto makers Nichols following a competitive pitch process. Read More...

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Diageo ends 17-year audit relationship with KPMG
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Diageo ends 17-year audit relationship with KPMG

9y Richard Crump , Writer

Diageo ends 17-year audit relationship with KPMG

PwC replaces KPMG as auditors of FTSE 100 drinks manufacturor Diageo Read More...

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Prepack deal saves London Mining's Sierra Leone mine
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Prepack deal saves London Mining's Sierra Leone mine

9y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Prepack deal saves London Mining's Sierra Leone mi...

The mineran into "severe liquidity issues" caused by a combination of high costs, falling iron ore prices and the impact of the Ebola virus Read More...

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Colin: No-go for new Tesco logo
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Colin: No-go for new Tesco logo

10y Idris Nagri

Colin: No-go for new Tesco logo

Colin attempts a unilateral rebrand for Tesco Read More...

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MPs blast KPMG over failings at Co-op Bank
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MPs blast KPMG over failings at Co-op Bank

10y Richard Crump , Writer

MPs blast KPMG over failings at Co-op Bank

KPMG, the FSA and Co-op Bank leadership criticised for role in 'sorry tale' of failing to discover accounting black hole sooner Read More...

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LIVE BLOG: Tesco's trading update
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LIVE BLOG: Tesco's trading update

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

LIVE BLOG: Tesco's trading update

Welcome to the Accountancy Age/Financial Director live blog, where we will cover all the relevant issues and opinions that arise from Tesco's crucial ...

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PwC called in as Ebola-hit London Mining collapses
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PwC called in as Ebola-hit London Mining collapses

10y Richard Crump , Writer

PwC called in as Ebola-hit London Mining collapses

PwC joint administrators appointed as London Mining collapses into administration Read More...

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KPMG to deliver Royal Mail audit
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KPMG to deliver Royal Mail audit

10y Richard Crump , Writer

KPMG to deliver Royal Mail audit

Newly-privatised postal company ends 27-year audit relationship with EY Read More...

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KPMG called in to review project controls at Balfour Beatty
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KPMG called in to review project controls at Balfour Beatty

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

KPMG called in to review project controls at Balfo...

Big Four firm called in as Balfour Beatty's UK construction services division sees margins eroded Read More...

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Leader: Can Tesco questions be answered without more red tape?
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Leader: Can Tesco questions be answered without more red tape?

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

Leader: Can Tesco questions be answered without mo...

Will Tesco's problems be answered by rolling heads and improved controls? Hopefully businesses won't be punished with more red tape Read More...

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PwC administrators confirm sale of Phones 4U stores
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PwC administrators confirm sale of Phones 4U stores

10y Richard Crump , Writer

PwC administrators confirm sale of Phones 4U store...

EE and Vodafone snap up Phones 4U stores in deals agreed with administrators from PwC Read More...

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Tesco suspends execs and call in Deloitte over profits overstatement
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Tesco suspends execs and call in Deloitte over profits overstatement

10y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Tesco suspends execs and call in Deloitte over pro...

Huge overstatement sees execs suspended, including UK FD, and Deloitte called in to investigate Read More...

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East India Club reviews processes after £500k fraud
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East India Club reviews processes after £500k fraud

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

East India Club reviews processes after £500k frau...

The treasurer of the famous member's club transferred more than half a million pounds into one of his own account to feed his gambling addiction Read ...

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KPMG and EY win major listed company audits
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KPMG and EY win major listed company audits

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

KPMG and EY win major listed company audits

Quintain Estates and Pennon Group choose KPMG and EY as their auditors Read More...

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EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank
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EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

EY issues emphasis of matter note on Co-op Bank

EY says issues at the Co-operative Bank may cast doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern Read More...

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FRC to probe Grant Thornton’s AssetCo audit work
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FRC to probe Grant Thornton’s AssetCo audit work

10y Idris Nagri

FRC to probe Grant Thornton’s AssetCo audit work

Watchdog launches investigation as Grant Thornton faces £50.8m claim for negligence from the former providers of London’s fire engines Read More...

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Betfair pays £80m to investors contrary to accounting rules
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Betfair pays £80m to investors contrary to accounting rules

10y Idris Nagri

Betfair pays £80m to investors contrary to account...

The gambling business admits to breaching ICAEW guidance from 2011 to 2013 Read More...

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EY wins £2m Sage audit contract
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EY wins £2m Sage audit contract

10y Idris Nagri

EY wins £2m Sage audit contract

PwC to step down as auditor for FTSE 100 software company after 26 years Read More...

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Smith & Nephew ends 77-year audit relationship with EY
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Smith & Nephew ends 77-year audit relationship with EY

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Smith & Nephew ends 77-year audit relationship...

FTSE 100 company Smith & Nephew replaces EY with KPMG Read More...

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Nando’s accused of using offshore tax avoidance structure
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Nando’s accused of using offshore tax avoidance structure

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Nando’s accused of using offshore tax avoidance st...

High street restaurant chain accused of complex, opaque offshore tax structure Read More...

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888 plays it safe with EY audit appointment
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888 plays it safe with EY audit appointment

10y Idris Nagri

888 plays it safe with EY audit appointment

BDO loses contract after decade that included advising on gambling business’ IPO Read More...

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Grant Thornton appointments target growth in south west
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Grant Thornton appointments target growth in south west

10y Idris Nagri

Grant Thornton appointments target growth in south...

Tim Lincoln will head up the region’s business, as John Golding takes control of public sector assurance in the area Read More...

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Drugmaker Shire in £241m tax boost
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Drugmaker Shire in £241m tax boost

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Drugmaker Shire in £241m tax boost

Shire receives tax boost amid takeover approach Read More...

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Accountants continue to fail in marketing activities
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Accountants continue to fail in marketing activities

10y Idris Nagri

Accountants continue to fail in marketing activiti...

Just one-third of firms have dedicated marketing staff, while two-thirds do not measure return on investment Read More...

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Exclusive: IAS19 discount rates for FTSE 100 pensions on the rise
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Exclusive: IAS19 discount rates for FTSE 100 pensions on the rise

10y Idris Nagri

Exclusive: IAS19 discount rates for FTSE 100 pensi...

Accounting assumption movement contributes to improving funding levels Read More...

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Colin: The Gherkin's wilting
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Colin: The Gherkin's wilting

10y Idris Nagri

Colin: The Gherkin's wilting

Colin was surprised to hear the Gherkin is in trouble Read More...

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