Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market
Accounting Firms

Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market

6m Greg Noble

Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier mar...

The recent redundancies at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...

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An accountant's guide to smart AP automation
AP

An accountant's guide to smart AP automation

6m Kloo

An accountant's guide to smart AP automation

AI is revolutionising AP through improving efficiency, precision, compliance, and real-time decision-making. Utilising advancements in AI is transform...

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Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy
Accounting Firms

Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy

6m Michael Izza

Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy

Michael Izza, ICAEW chief executive, outlines the significance of Global Ethics Day for the chartered accountants community Read More...

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ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO
Accounting Firms

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

6m Greg Noble

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, s...

79% of businesses where the importance of ESG principles had increased between 2019 and 2023, reported that customer retention had improved Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in accounting firms
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in accounting firms

6m Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in a...

In an era of dynamic markets, client-centricity is not a luxury but a strategic imperative for UK accounting firms. The process of client segmentation...

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How to use authentic personal branding to your advantage
People In Practice

How to use authentic personal branding to your advantage

6m David McIntosh

How to use authentic personal branding to your adv...

David McIntosh, management consultant at KPMG and founder of the firm’s Social Mobility Network, outlines how to use authenticity on social media to e...

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TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosures
ESG

TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosures

6m Sam Alberti

TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosure...

Having released its sixth and final report, the TCFD will now pass the monitoring of disclosures over to the ISSB Read More...

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KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Carillion demise
Audit

KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Carillion demise

6m Greg Noble

KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Car...

KPMG was initially fined £30 million, but the penalty was subsequently decreased by 30% due to its cooperation throughout the five-year investigation ...

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Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, experts say
Accounting Firms

Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, expert...

7m Greg Noble

Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred...

A data scientist tends to stay in their position for approximately 1.7 years on average Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accounting firms
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accounting firms

7m Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accou...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of M&A process Read More...

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As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital
HMRC

As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital

7m Helen Thornley

As resources wear thin, HMRC must turn to digital

At the end of September, HMRC announced new restrictions to the Agent Dedicated Line (ADL). Helen Thornley, technical officer at the ATT, breaks down ...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting firm
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting fi...

7m Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp jo...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of the B Corp application pro...

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Accountancy people moves: September 2023
Accounting Firms

Accountancy people moves: September 2023

7m Greg Noble

Accountancy people moves: September 2023

This month saw a number of major appointments from mid-market players, including RSM and BDO Read More...

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FRC: Financial reporting quality 'vital' amid economic turbulence
Economy

FRC: Financial reporting quality 'vital' amid economic turbulence

7m Greg Noble

FRC: Financial reporting quality 'vital' amid econ...

Continuing econonmic uncertainty serves as a reminder to businesses that consistent, high-quality financial reporting is more important than ever, a F...

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Battle lines drawn on internal controls as FRC closes consultation on new Corporate Governance Code
Corporate Governance

Battle lines drawn on internal controls as FRC closes consultation on new C...

7m David Callaghan

Battle lines drawn on internal controls as FRC clo...

According to the Chartered IIA, internal audit should be placed at the forefront of a new Code Read More...

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Audit sector can tackle Big Four dominance through collaboration, experts say
Audit

Audit sector can tackle Big Four dominance through collaboration, experts s...

7m Dan Cave

Audit sector can tackle Big Four dominance through...

Fines, regulatory oversight and greater investigations are sparking worries that sector control by giants will continue Read More...

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Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as General Election looms
Budget

Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as General Election looms

7m Greg Noble

Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as Gene...

CGT receipts have increased by over 100% in the past five years and reached a record level of £18bn in the last year alone, and a further 18% increase...

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Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in corporate tax: trends, benefits, and challenges
Tax

Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in corporate tax: trends, bene...

7m Liz Salecka

Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in co...

Digitalisation is already having a major impact on the way companies run their tax departments and meet new, and ongoing changes, to tax regulations g...

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Let’s make accountants accountable for better business behaviour
Business

Let’s make accountants accountable for better business behaviour

7m Paul Druckman , Chairman, World Benchmarking Alliance

Let’s make accountants accountable for better busi...

By switching the focus from ‘profit made for investors’ to ‘value created for all’, accountants can find ways to quantify and evaluate the impact of a...

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MTD: The story so far
MTD

MTD: The story so far

7m Sam Alberti

MTD: The story so far

The UK's plan to digitalise the tax system is well underway Read More...

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Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent
Accounting Firms

Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent

7m Greg Noble

Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to att...

A recent study conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that 75% of businesses in the UK currently provide flexible work options, includ...

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Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm
Accounting Firms

Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm

7m Accountancy Age

Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an invaluable compass to navigate the B Corp certification process con...

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Accountancy Blueprint: Navigating mid-market mergers
Mergers And Acquisitions

Accountancy Blueprint: Navigating mid-market mergers

7m Greg Noble

Accountancy Blueprint: Navigating mid-market merge...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an invaluable compass to navigate confidently and purposefully Read Mo...

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WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA
HMRC

WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA

7m Greg Noble

WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA

The most recent postponement marks the fifth time that MTD for ITSA has been pushed back from its initial target date of April 2018 Read More...

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AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term thinking
HMRC

AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term thinking

7m Adam Harper

AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term think...

The proportion of telephone adviser attempts handled declined from 77.3% in 2021, to 71.1% - dropping further adrift of HMRC’s target of 85% Read More...

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Businesses ‘welcome’ BoE’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged
Economy

Businesses ‘welcome’ BoE’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged

7m Greg Noble

Businesses ‘welcome’ BoE’s decision to leave inter...

The decision signifies the end of a string of 14 successive rate increases implemented since late 2021, but pause may only be temporary Read More...

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China’s economic miracle – is it ending?
Economy

China’s economic miracle – is it ending?

7m Jonathan Ashworth , Chief economist, ACCA

China’s economic miracle – is it ending?

Depending on the methodology used, China is now either the world’s largest or second largest economy Read More...

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