KPMG and Barclays sued for 'engineering' administration of quarrying company
Big Four

KPMG and Barclays sued for 'engineering' administration of quarrying compan...

7y Accountancy Age

KPMG and Barclays sued for 'engineering' administr...

Both Barclays and KPMG strongly refute allegations they conspired to lead a subsidiary into administration Read More...

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Barclays to link transaction data into Xero
Accounting Software

Barclays to link transaction data into Xero

8y Stephanie Wix , Writer

Barclays to link transaction data into Xero

Barclays has partnered with accounting software company Xero to provide businesses with access to transaction data through its direct feed. Read More...

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KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44m audit
Accounting Firms

KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44m audit

9y Chris Warmoll , Writer

KPMG emerges victorious in battle for Barclays £44...

PwC was replaced by the bank in order to comply with new regulations that require auditors to be replaced more frequently Read More...

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Tech firm leaders predicted to drive double-digit growth
Company News

Tech firm leaders predicted to drive double-digit growth

9y Kevin Reed , Writer

Tech firm leaders predicted to drive double-digit ...

Strong leadership and fast decision-making drives expectations of GDP-breaking growth in tech-focused businesses, says Barclays Read More...

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PwC probed as audit partner lined up for ICAEW presidency
Accounting Standards

PwC probed as audit partner lined up for ICAEW presidency

9y Richard Crump , Writer

PwC probed as audit partner lined up for ICAEW pre...

Incoming ICAEW president Andrew Ratcliffe responsible for signing off Barclays' accounts during period under investigation by FRC Read More...

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Barclays publishes first country-by-country report
Corporate Tax

Barclays publishes first country-by-country report

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Barclays publishes first country-by-country report

Barclays' worldwide effective corporation tax rate 53%, disclosure shows Read More...

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Barclays to end 120-year audit relationship with PwC
Accounting Firms

Barclays to end 120-year audit relationship with PwC

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays to end 120-year audit relationship with P...

PwC being replaced as auditors of Barclays for first time since 1896 Read More...

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FRC scraps investigation into PwC’s audit of Barclays
Audit

FRC scraps investigation into PwC’s audit of Barclays

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC scraps investigation into PwC’s audit of Barcl...

FRC closes investigation into PwC's conduct as auditors of Barclays Capital Securities Read More...

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Barclays FD Lucas steps down early due to ill health
Company News

Barclays FD Lucas steps down early due to ill health

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays FD Lucas steps down early due to ill heal...

Chris Lucas is to step down from Barclays six months earlier than expected, leaving the bank without an FD when it conducts £6bn rights issue Read Mor...

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Barclays appoints JP Morgan’s Morzaria as next FD
People Business

Barclays appoints JP Morgan’s Morzaria as next FD

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays appoints JP Morgan’s Morzaria as next FD

JP Morgan executive Tushar Morzaria will succeed Chris Lucas as Barclays FD Read More...

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Barclays defends Big Four audit role
Audit

Barclays defends Big Four audit role

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays defends Big Four audit role

Current banking audit rules "working for shareholders", Barclays claims in Competition Commission submission Read More...

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HSBC and Barclays in £2.6bn tax shortfall, says Tax Justice Network
Corporate Tax

HSBC and Barclays in £2.6bn tax shortfall, says Tax Justice Network

11y Calum Fuller , Reporter

HSBC and Barclays in £2.6bn tax shortfall, says Ta...

A report produced by Tax Justice Network suggests Barclays and HSBC underpaid corporation tax by £2.6bn Read More...

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Barclays to close tax planning unit
Corporate Tax

Barclays to close tax planning unit

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays to close tax planning unit

Barclays expected to close controversial tax structuring unit as part of an extensive strategic review of the business Read More...

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Barclays FD Chris Lucas to step down
People Business

Barclays FD Chris Lucas to step down

11y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays FD Chris Lucas to step down

Barclays announces retirement of group FD Chris Lucas alongside general counsel Mark Harding Read More...

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Grant Thornton launches sustainability team
People In Practice

Grant Thornton launches sustainability team

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Grant Thornton launches sustainability team

Jane Stevenson is to lead a newly established sustainability team Read More...

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Barclays to scale back tax unit
Corporate Tax

Barclays to scale back tax unit

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Barclays to scale back tax unit

Barclays is to scrutinise its investment banking service lines in an attempt to put ethics at the top of its agenda Read More...

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Barclays SFO probe will target business, not individuals
Company News

Barclays SFO probe will target business, not individuals

12y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays SFO probe will target business, not indiv...

SFO probe borne out of FSA investigation into the bank and former senior employees including finance director Chris Lucas, but will not look at indivi...

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Barclays FD under FSA investigation
Company News

Barclays FD under FSA investigation

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

Barclays FD under FSA investigation

The FSA has begun an investigation into Barclays group FD Chris Lucas due to disclosure concerns Read More...

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FSA cites tax and accounting in Barclays concern
Accounting Standards

FSA cites tax and accounting in Barclays concern

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

FSA cites tax and accounting in Barclays concern

Lord Adair Turner wrote to Barclays chairman Marcus Agius about general concerns over the bank's approach to regulation, citing tax and accounting exa...

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Banks agree Grant Thornton refinancing
People In Practice

Banks agree Grant Thornton refinancing

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

Banks agree Grant Thornton refinancing

Barclays and RBS remain in place as Grant Thornton organises new credit facilities Read More...

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Rake to preside over audit of Barclays' business practices
Corporate Governance

Rake to preside over audit of Barclays' business practices

12y Richard Crump , Writer

Rake to preside over audit of Barclays' business p...

Former KPMG International chairman Sir Mike Rake is to preside over a "root and branch" audit of Barclays' business practices Read More...

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Barclays hits back over "unwarranted" tax avoidance claim
Corporate Tax

Barclays hits back over "unwarranted" tax avoidance claim

12y Richard Crump , Writer

Barclays hits back over "unwarranted" tax avoidanc...

Barclays chief executive Bob Diamond said the bank had been "singled out" in the way the government treated its tax activities Read More...

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Lobbyists want Barclays auditors voted out
Audit

Lobbyists want Barclays auditors voted out

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

Lobbyists want Barclays auditors voted out

Pirc against re-appointment of auditors PwC and non-exec Sir Mike Rake over concerns that accounting rules allow banks to overstate profit Read More...

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ICAS calls for roadmap on anti-avoidance measures
Accounting Standards

ICAS calls for roadmap on anti-avoidance measures

12y Richard Crump , Writer

ICAS calls for roadmap on anti-avoidance measures

ICAS calls for a better definition of what is tax avoidance and what is acceptable tax planning Read More...

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Schemes could fall through GAAR net
Corporate Tax

Schemes could fall through GAAR net

12y Nick Huber

Schemes could fall through GAAR net

Creating a general tax avoidance rule that strikes the right balance between simplicity and precision will be hard to achieve Read More...

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Colin: Barclays' feels the heat
Corporate Tax

Colin: Barclays' feels the heat

12y Taking Stock

Colin: Barclays' feels the heat

HMRC turns up the heat on Barclays Read More

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Rake progresses to Barclays senior non-exec
People Business

Rake progresses to Barclays senior non-exec

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Rake progresses to Barclays senior non-exec

Sir Mike Rake to take senior independent role at Barclays Read More...

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