An opportunity for change in the accounting sector – a need for reinvention
Audit

An opportunity for change in the accounting sector – a need for reinvention

5y Leon Kahmi , Head of Responsibility

An opportunity for change in the accounting sector...

There is usually a silver lining to every dark cloud, and the one hanging over the UK accounting sector is no exception, says Leon Kamhi, Head of Resp...

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The future of the audit industry: From masses of data, to meaning
Audit

The future of the audit industry: From masses of data, to meaning

7y Accountancy Age

The future of the audit industry: From masses of d...

Unstructured, broader, real-time data - and who wants to use that information - is having a massive impact on the direction of travel for the audit pr...

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Deloitte scoops GSK 'mega audit' from PwC
Audit

Deloitte scoops GSK 'mega audit' from PwC

7y Kevin Reed , Writer

Deloitte scoops GSK 'mega audit' from PwC

Lucrative GSK audit shifts to Deloitte from PwC Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: HMRC complaints rise; Deloitte scoops big audits; and corporate reporting woes
Audit

Friday Afternoon Live: HMRC complaints rise; Deloitte scoops big audits; an...

7y Kevin Reed , Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: HMRC complaints rise; Deloi...

HMRC receives highest number of complaints in seven years; Deloitte scoops BP and Centrica audits; and corporate reporting under the microscope in our...

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BDO appointed new auditor of Game Digital as Deloitte ditched
Audit

BDO appointed new auditor of Game Digital as Deloitte ditched

7y Stephanie Wix , Writer

BDO appointed new auditor of Game Digital as Deloi...

BDO has scooped the audit role from Deloitte who were the previous auditors for Game Digital Read More...

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BDO's 'agility' makes it well placed to succeed - Eagland
Accounting Firms

BDO's 'agility' makes it well placed to succeed - Eagland

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

BDO's 'agility' makes it well placed to succeed - ...

BDO’s investments in digital, its international network and culture meant it was “perfectly placed” to succeed, according to new managing partner Paul...

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Friday Afternoon Live: Accountants in government; audit market concentration; Top 40 Networks
Audit

Friday Afternoon Live: Accountants in government; audit market concentratio...

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: Accountants in government; ...

Head of editorial Kevin Reed discusses the accountants in the new cabinet; the FRC's report into audit market concentration; and the Top 40 Internatio...

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The impact of Brexit on EU audit reform
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The impact of Brexit on EU audit reform

8y Richard Crump , Writer

The impact of Brexit on EU audit reform

There are a few key considerations for auditors as they plan upcoming interim reviews and year end audits in light of the Brexit vote Read More...

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Audit Reform: The Conflict Minefield
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Audit Reform: The Conflict Minefield

8y James Roberts , BDO

Audit Reform: The Conflict Minefield

Post audit reform, auditors are thinking about whether they want to be conflicted or not, on a potential client by potential client basis Read More...

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One in 20 audit firms quit as market evolves
Audit

One in 20 audit firms quit as market evolves

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

One in 20 audit firms quit as market evolves

Audit red tape is impacting both ends of the market, according to the latest watchdog stats Read More...

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Leader: Audit competition drives change, not necessarily quality
Accounting Firms

Leader: Audit competition drives change, not necessarily quality

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

Leader: Audit competition drives change, not neces...

Audit competition will drive many changes, but increased audit quality is extremely questionable Read More...

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EU audit reform to open up £10bn market for firms
Accounting Firms

EU audit reform to open up £10bn market for firms

8y Richard Crump , Writer

EU audit reform to open up £10bn market for firms

BDO says £10bn worth of audit and non-audit services could swap hands between accountancy firms in the next ten years Read More...

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Eagland: 'Audit reform is opportunity for BDO'
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Eagland: 'Audit reform is opportunity for BDO'

8y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Eagland: 'Audit reform is opportunity for BDO'

Paul Eagland speaks to Accountancy Age ahead of taking the reins as BDO managing partner in October Read More...

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Auditors will shoulder disproportionate burden of disciplinary action under new FRC regime
Audit

Auditors will shoulder disproportionate burden of disciplinary action under...

8y Accountancy Age

Auditors will shoulder disproportionate burden of ...

The FRC's new disciplinary regime for public interest entities could see could see more frequent enforcement on more minor matters, write Taylor Wessi...

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Former Competition Commission deputy chair Carstensen takes Park chairman role
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Former Competition Commission deputy chair Carstensen takes Park chairman r...

8y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Former Competition Commission deputy chair Carsten...

Former Competition Commission deputy chairman Laura Carstensen will succeed Peter Johnson as Park's non-executive chairman Read More...

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Taking Stock: Colin's review of 2015
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Taking Stock: Colin's review of 2015

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

Taking Stock: Colin's review of 2015

Our wonderful cartoonist Higgins has taken a Colin-eyed view of 2015. It's basically all the best Colin cartoons on Youtube... Read More...

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Adverse findings should provide impetus for enhancing value of audits derived by investors
Audit

Adverse findings should provide impetus for enhancing value of audits deriv...

8y Accountancy Age

Adverse findings should provide impetus for enhanc...

Scope and communication of value provided by audit must evolve if it is to serve the needs of investors Read More...

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Deloitte ditched as Balfour Beatty and SEGRO pick new auditors
Accounting Firms

Deloitte ditched as Balfour Beatty and SEGRO pick new auditors

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

Deloitte ditched as Balfour Beatty and SEGRO pick ...

PwC and KPMG pick up SEGRO and Balfour Beatty audits respectively, from incumbent Deloitte Read More...

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Auditors to be hit with increased FRC levy demands as government funding ends
Accounting Standards

Auditors to be hit with increased FRC levy demands as government funding en...

8y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Auditors to be hit with increased FRC levy demands...

FRC will need to tap audit profession for funds necessary to support its expanded audit responsibilities under new EU rules Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG/Metro Bank + Big Four tech v audit
Accounting Firms

Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG/Metro Bank + Big Four tech v audit

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG/Metro Bank + Big Four ...

Editor Kevin Reed talks about the Big Four's move towards tech services - how does this fit with creating a satisfactory model for audit? Read More...

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Leader: Big Four build analytics skills, but audit concerns linger
Accounting Firms

Leader: Big Four build analytics skills, but audit concerns linger

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Leader: Big Four build analytics skills, but audit...

The Big Four are moving fast to build up data and analytics offerings, but when will they deal with concerns about how robust and transparent their au...

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Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap
Accounting Firms

Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Deloitte reveals 17.8% gender pay gap

As Deloitte posts 6% growth for its 2014/15 fee income, it reveals pay gap data for the first time Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: Firms' audit cost woes + Corbyn's tax strategy
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Friday Afternoon Live: Firms' audit cost woes + Corbyn's tax strategy

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: Firms' audit cost woes + Co...

Smaller firms bemoan the costs associated with providing audit services, and Jeremy Corbyn's tax strategy comes under scrutiny in the latest Friday Af...

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Friday Afternoon Live: Deloitte's Sage tie-up, and future for small practices
Accounting Firms

Friday Afternoon Live: Deloitte's Sage tie-up, and future for small practic...

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Friday Afternoon Live: Deloitte's Sage tie-up, and...

Deloitte's move into SME cloud services with Sage is discussed by editor Kevin Reed; as are changes to the marketplace that mean smaller practices nee...

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Institutes retain regulatory powers over auditors
Accounting Standards

Institutes retain regulatory powers over auditors

9y Chris Warmoll , Writer

Institutes retain regulatory powers over auditors

Government also confirms that it has no intention to make statutory provision to regulate accountants Read More...

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Shrinking audit and KPMG SME offering means practice revolution
Accounting Firms

Shrinking audit and KPMG SME offering means practice revolution

9y Gavin Hinks , Writer

Shrinking audit and KPMG SME offering means practi...

Audit is shrinking, and big firms are tying up with IT giants to provide analytical services. Smaller firms must step up and revolutionise their clien...

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Taking Stock: BG/Royal Dutch deal will see Big Four fees scramble
Audit

Taking Stock: BG/Royal Dutch deal will see Big Four fees scramble

9y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: BG/Royal Dutch deal will see Big Fou...

Royal Dutch's audit is up for tender...will it keep EY as BG's auditors post-merger?...Is there any due-dil work to win? Fees are there for the taking...

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