KPMG appoints 42 partners and 132 directors
Kpmg

KPMG appoints 42 partners and 132 directors

6y Accountancy Age

KPMG appoints 42 partners and 132 directors

The promotions were distributed across a range of sectors including consulting and audit Read More...

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Viewpoint: Making Tax Digital is not all doom and gloom
Making Tax Digital

Viewpoint: Making Tax Digital is not all doom and gloom

6y Brian Palmer

Viewpoint: Making Tax Digital is not all doom and ...

Brian Palmer, the AAT's tax policy adviser, presents his case as to why Making Tax Digital is a positive step forward for the accountancy industry Rea...

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The ‘uncomfortable truth’ behind FRC’s Big Four fines recommendations
Audit

The ‘uncomfortable truth’ behind FRC’s Big Four fines recommendations

6y Carl Johnson

The ‘uncomfortable truth’ behind FRC’s Big Four fi...

Could large fines for the Big Four even the playing field for smaller firms? Read More...

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Top 40 International Networks, Associations and Alliances: Finding growth amid uncertainty
Accounting Firms

Top 40 International Networks, Associations and Alliances: Finding growth a...

6y Philip Smith

Top 40 International Networks, Associations and Al...

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty around the world, the top international networks and associations of accountancy firms continue to grow, but the ...

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Demystifying GDPR for accountants
Accounting Standards

Demystifying GDPR for accountants

6y Ellen Temperton

Demystifying GDPR for accountants

GDPR introduces more stringent rules and responsibilities and carries hefty fines for non-compliance. How will the regulation affect accountants? Read...

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BDO holds off Big Four to retain top position as AIM auditor
Audit

BDO holds off Big Four to retain top position as AIM auditor

6y Accountancy Age

BDO holds off Big Four to retain top position as A...

Rankings have mostly held firm, with PwC's clients generally having the highest market cap Read More...

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Top 40 International Networks, Associations and Alliances 2017: Big Four tussle for top spot
Accounting Firms

Top 40 International Networks, Associations and Alliances 2017: Big Four tu...

6y Accountancy Age

Top 40 International Networks, Associations and Al...

Ahead of the publication of the Top 40 International Networks, Alliances and Associations this week, here are five highlights to watch out for in the ...

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Treasury cracks down on Bitcoin amid tax evasion concerns
Regulation

Treasury cracks down on Bitcoin amid tax evasion concerns

6y Accountancy Age

Treasury cracks down on Bitcoin amid tax evasion c...

The new regulations will require traders to disclose their identities and report suspicious activity Read More...

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HMRC ‘deliberate error’ penalties up by 19%
HMRC

HMRC ‘deliberate error’ penalties up by 19%

6y Accountancy Age

HMRC ‘deliberate error’ penalties up by 19%

The number of penalties issued by HMRC to taxpayers for intentionally submitting an erroneous tax return increased by 19% in 2016-17, compared to the ...

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AVADO wins award for online ACCA courses
Career

AVADO wins award for online ACCA courses

6y Accountancy Age

AVADO wins award for online ACCA courses

The company was awarded the judges' highest awards for its online ACCA courses Read More...

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Government publishes Finance Bill 2017-18 legislating Budget measures
Budget

Government publishes Finance Bill 2017-18 legislating Budget measures

6y Accountancy Age

Government publishes Finance Bill 2017-18 legislat...

The key areas of focus were clamping down on tax avoidance, supporting businesses and innovation, and tax relief for first time house buyers Read More...

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The role of the accountant as productivity and technology leader
Technology

The role of the accountant as productivity and technology leader

6y Receipt Bank | Sponsored

The role of the accountant as productivity and tec...

With lower productivity growth than expected forecast for the coming years, how can accountants position themselves as productivity and technology lea...

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BDO reports revenue growth of 5.7%
Accounting Firms

BDO reports revenue growth of 5.7%

6y Accountancy Age

BDO reports revenue growth of 5.7%

BDO has reported jumps in revenue and profit in the past year, in its fifth consecutive year of growth Read More...

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Taylorcocks announces merger with Surrey firm
Accounting Firms

Taylorcocks announces merger with Surrey firm

6y Accountancy Age

Taylorcocks announces merger with Surrey firm

The Top 100 firm has merged with Guildford-based firm Daymar Read More...

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HMRC appeal rejected in Tottenham Hotspur case
Administration

HMRC appeal rejected in Tottenham Hotspur case

6y Accountancy Age

HMRC appeal rejected in Tottenham Hotspur case

The Upper Tribunal has rejected an appeal from HMRC in a case relating to the taxation of termination payments made to football player employees of To...

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HMRC issues fines to 115 finance directors, senior finance executives
HMRC

HMRC issues fines to 115 finance directors, senior finance executives

6y Accountancy Age

HMRC issues fines to 115 finance directors, senior...

The fines were made under the Senior Accounting Officer regime, with the total number of penalties issued having increased 150% over the past five yea...

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Kingston Smith reports 7% gender pay gap
Accounting Firms

Kingston Smith reports 7% gender pay gap

6y Accountancy Age

Kingston Smith reports 7% gender pay gap

The Top 20 firm has published a mean gender pay gap of 7% and median pay gap of 0%, compared to the UK mean and median average of 17.5% and 19.2% resp...

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Accountancy in the digital age: Flexibility, agility, efficiency
Accounting Software

Accountancy in the digital age: Flexibility, agility, efficiency

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Accountancy in the digital age: Flexibility, agili...

Enabling businesses to approach the future with flexibility and agility, technology presents a viable solution for successfully navigating uncertain t...

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HMRC issues updated Trusts Registration Service guidance
Administration

HMRC issues updated Trusts Registration Service guidance

6y Accountancy Age

HMRC issues updated Trusts Registration Service gu...

The revised guidance sets out the circumstances under which trustees need to disclose the identities of beneficiaries to HMRC Read More...

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RSM announces two partner promotions
Accounting Firms

RSM announces two partner promotions

6y Accountancy Age

RSM announces two partner promotions

Rajiv Vadgama has been promoted to tax partner in the private client practice in London, and Ian Taylor has been promoted to audit partner in the firm...

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FRC urged to fine Big Four firms penalties over £10m
Audit

FRC urged to fine Big Four firms penalties over £10m

6y Accountancy Age

FRC urged to fine Big Four firms penalties over £1...

An independent review suggested fines of £10m or over would be appropriate in instances of “seriously poor” audit work Read More...

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How to get your clients ready for the cloud
Cloud

How to get your clients ready for the cloud

6y Sage | Sponsored

How to get your clients ready for the cloud

While the use of the cloud by businesses is increasingly pervasive, some clients may still be apprehensive about making the switch. As an accountant, ...

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Budget 2017: Corporation tax, business rates, digital economy, VAT
Budget

Budget 2017: Corporation tax, business rates, digital economy, VAT

6y Accountancy Age

Budget 2017: Corporation tax, business rates, digi...

How did the industry react to Budget measures addressing corporation tax, business rates, the digital economy, VAT, and more? Read More...

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Stamp duty abolished for first-time buyers – Industry reaction
Budget

Stamp duty abolished for first-time buyers – Industry reaction

6y Accountancy Age

Stamp duty abolished for first-time buyers – Indus...

Chancellor Philip Hammond announced the abolition of stamp duty for first-time buyers on properties up to £300,000 in his Budget speech. How did the a...

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Autumn Budget 2017: What measures did the chancellor announce?
Budget

Autumn Budget 2017: What measures did the chancellor announce?

6y Accountancy Age

Autumn Budget 2017: What measures did the chancell...

Philip Hammond promised “a balanced Budget”, one that would maintain fiscal responsibility but help families cope with the cost of living. What measur...

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Autumn Budget 2017 Live Feed
Budget

Autumn Budget 2017 Live Feed

6y Accountancy Age

Autumn Budget 2017 Live Feed

Follow us throughout the day for the latest updates and industry reaction, as chancellor Philip Hammond delivers the Autumn Budget 2017 Read More...

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Autumn Budget: 4 things to watch out for
Budget

Autumn Budget: 4 things to watch out for

6y Accountancy Age

Autumn Budget: 4 things to watch out for

With Philip Hammond set to announce the 2017 Autumn Budget, here’s our verdict on whether these four hot topics will be addressed by the chancellor Re...

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