Should accountancy firms up their prices?
People In Practice

Should accountancy firms up their prices?

5y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Should accountancy firms up their prices?

From PwC to flinder: Accountancy Age speaks with one of the co-founders of flinder about the world of accounting and how the main issues boil down to ...

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PwC CEO Survey shows heightened global concerns
People In Business

PwC CEO Survey shows heightened global concerns

5y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

PwC CEO Survey shows heightened global concerns

PwC has conducted a survey that has revealed UK CEOs top concerns compared to CEOs across the globe Read More...

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Aston Martin searches for new auditor as KPMG declines opportunity to re-pitch
Audit

Aston Martin searches for new auditor as KPMG declines opportunity to re-pi...

5y Accountancy Age

Aston Martin searches for new auditor as KPMG decl...

There's already shuffling happening in the UK audit sector following the CMA's audit review just before Christmas Read More...

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The CMA recommendations for audit reform are finally published
Audit

The CMA recommendations for audit reform are finally published

5y Beth McLoughlin

The CMA recommendations for audit reform are final...

Legislation proposed to impose joint audit and separate audit from consulting services, among other measures Read More...

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Remaining Big Four follow Deloitte in revealing partners fired for inappropriate conduct
Big Four

Remaining Big Four follow Deloitte in revealing partners fired for inapprop...

5y Accountancy Age

Remaining Big Four follow Deloitte in revealing pa...

A total of 37 Big Four partners have been let go for sexual harassment and other bullying claims as the industry shows support for #MeToo Read More...

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Partners in Deloitte fired for inappropriate behaviour
Big Four

Partners in Deloitte fired for inappropriate behaviour

5y Accountancy Age

Partners in Deloitte fired for inappropriate behav...

The other Big Four firms are refusing to reveal the number of partners they have let go for misconduct in the same time frame Read More...

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Businesses are not equipping their workforce for the future
Career

Businesses are not equipping their workforce for the future

5y Accountancy Age

Businesses are not equipping their workforce for t...

Only 41 percent of UK employees feel their organisations are equipping them with the right skills for the future of working Read More...

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KPMG soars past PwC to take over as leader in FTSE 100 audit market
Big Four

KPMG soars past PwC to take over as leader in FTSE 100 audit market

5y Accountancy Age

KPMG soars past PwC to take over as leader in FTSE...

Big Four rival KPMG overtake PwC as main auditor of UK’s top companies Read More...

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KPMG South Africa aims for recovery in new CEO appointment
Big Four

KPMG South Africa aims for recovery in new CEO appointment

5y Accountancy Age

KPMG South Africa aims for recovery in new CEO app...

It is hoped that hiring ex-PwC joint deputy chief executive, Ignatius Sehoole, will help the firm get back on track after a flurry of scandals this ye...

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PwC starts roundtable discussions on future of audit
Audit

PwC starts roundtable discussions on future of audit

5y Beth McLoughlin

PwC starts roundtable discussions on future of aud...

The company has set up a web page and will produce a white paper with suggestions on how the audit sector can move forward Read More...

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Big Four firm EY one of many businesses with poor lobbying transparency
Business

Big Four firm EY one of many businesses with poor lobbying transparency

5y Accountancy Age

Big Four firm EY one of many businesses with poor ...

Four in five global companies are ranked as having 'poor standards' of transparency according to a new anti-corruption agency report Read More...

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PwC: implementing 'human skills' in industry
Career

PwC: implementing 'human skills' in industry

5y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

PwC: implementing 'human skills' in industry

PwC carried out surveys that looked into business understanding as to how the world of work is changing versus how changes are being implemented Read ...

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Call to Action: ten recommendations for G20 countries
Governance

Call to Action: ten recommendations for G20 countries

5y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Call to Action: ten recommendations for G20 countr...

Global financial cohesion is key to keeping the economy sustainable, transparent, and comprehensive Read More...

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CFOs forge a more strategic role as a true business partner
People Business

CFOs forge a more strategic role as a true business partner

5y Beth McLoughlin

CFOs forge a more strategic role as a true busines...

The role of the finance department and CFOS is undergoing huge changes - but they can be seen as opportunities Read More...

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What’s next for Brexit?
Brexit & Economy

What’s next for Brexit?

5y Beth McLoughlin

What’s next for Brexit?

Experts from Mazars, PwC and EY on best and worst Brexit outcomes following the draft deal Read More...

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Has a Brexit deal been reached?
Brexit & Economy

Has a Brexit deal been reached?

5y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Has a Brexit deal been reached?

Theresa May has announced that a draft of a negotiated Brexit deal is ready to be shared with the Cabinet in an emergency meeting at 2pm today Read Mo...

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KPMG, Deloitte and the audit dilemma
Audit

KPMG, Deloitte and the audit dilemma

5y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

KPMG, Deloitte and the audit dilemma

Following KPMG and Deloitte’s proposal to stop providing non-audit services to audit clients, the industry considers whether this move will be benefic...

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Less of a 'London focus' for graduates needed
Career

Less of a 'London focus' for graduates needed

5y Samantha Pemberton

Less of a 'London focus' for graduates needed

Samantha Pemberton, HR senior manager at PwC Isle of man, considers the argument that being successful in accountancy does not require working for a L...

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PwC on the Budget Aftermath: Part Two
Budget

PwC on the Budget Aftermath: Part Two

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

PwC on the Budget Aftermath: Part Two

A continuation of PwC’s reactions to Philip Hammond’s Autumn Budget speech yesterday in the House of Commons Read More...

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PwC on the Budget aftermath: Part One
Budget

PwC on the Budget aftermath: Part One

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

PwC on the Budget aftermath: Part One

Following the chancellor’s Budget announcements, firms are providing their initial thoughts on what has been decided Read More...

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Patisserie Valerie admits millions in undisclosed shares given to CEO and CFO
Tax

Patisserie Valerie admits millions in undisclosed shares given to CEO and C...

6y Accountancy Age

Patisserie Valerie admits millions in undisclosed ...

The cake chain may have survived its High Court case but Patisserie Holdings admits it gave millions in share bonuses to its CEO and CFO Read More...

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Finance Bill 'political football' of Autumn Budget?
Budget

Finance Bill 'political football' of Autumn Budget?

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Finance Bill 'political football' of Autumn Budget...

Stella Amiss, head of tax policy at PwC, provides insights into the Finance Bill, corporation tax, and continuing Brexit uncertainty Read More...

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PwC forges maritime supply chain link with Pole Star
Accounting Firms

PwC forges maritime supply chain link with Pole Star

6y Chris Warmoll , Writer

PwC forges maritime supply chain link with Pole St...

Big Four firm will work with Pole Star to explore new ways to assist financial services companies involved in maritime trade Read More...

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Working flexibly and logically at PwC
Big Four

Working flexibly and logically at PwC

6y Emily Sexton-Brown

Working flexibly and logically at PwC

PwC is now allowing new hires to work the hours that personally suit them through their new Flexible Talent Network and Helen Hopkin, head of workplac...

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PwC annual report: the drive to keep improving
Big Four

PwC annual report: the drive to keep improving

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

PwC annual report: the drive to keep improving

It’s been another great year for PwC. But how many of their targets have been reached, and what will 2019 bring? Read More...

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Fined by FRC: Grant Thornton next in the firing line
Audit

Fined by FRC: Grant Thornton next in the firing line

6y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Fined by FRC: Grant Thornton next in the firing li...

Doubts about the FRC’s efficiency continue to plague the watchdog body Read More...

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Employees at Big Four firm PwC can now choose their own working hours
Practice

Employees at Big Four firm PwC can now choose their own working hours

6y Accountancy Age

Employees at Big Four firm PwC can now choose thei...

In a survey of 2000 people, 46% said they would prioritise flexible working and a work-life balance the most when looking for a new job Read More...

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