The role of forensic accountants in international arbitration
Corporate Finance

The role of forensic accountants in international arbitration

5h James Nicholson, Yaoguo Lun and Zhang Zhang

The role of forensic accountants in international ...

We all understand the role of lawyers in an arbitration, to argue over points of liability and who was at fault. But most commercial cases are brought...

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Once you switch, can you switch back?
Skills

Once you switch, can you switch back?

5h Accountancy Age

Once you switch, can you switch back?

Choosing between accounting practice and industry shapes an accountant's career, offering either a broad client base or in-depth company involvement. ...

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Confidence among global accountants rose in Q1 2024, but ongoing cost concerns provide a warning to central banks
Brexit & Economy

Confidence among global accountants rose in Q1 2024, but ongoing cost conce...

1d Jonathan Ashworth , Chief economist, ACCA

Confidence among global accountants rose in Q1 202...

The ACCA and IMA Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) of accountants from across the world, recorded a moderate increase in confidence in Q1 2024 ...

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Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of general election
HMRC

Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of general election

1d Rachael Kennedy

Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of gene...

Labour's plan to reform HMRC includes increasing the workforce by 5,000, investing in technology, and closing the £36 billion tax gap, aiming for fair...

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AI is a support for businesses but not a solution
AI in Accounting

AI is a support for businesses but not a solution

2d Rachael King

AI is a support for businesses but not a solution

AI is a useful support for businesses but not a quick-fix solution, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg. Nick Winters, Head of Technolo...

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Unlocking time: Automation’s gift to accountants
AI in Accounting

Unlocking time: Automation’s gift to accountants

3d Wolters Kluwer | Sponsored

Unlocking time: Automation’s gift to accountants

From achieving new efficiencies to improving accuracy and streamlining compliance, intelligent automation systems are helping accountancy practices ma...

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IESBA to set new ethics and independence standards for sustainability reporting by 2024
Accounting Standards

IESBA to set new ethics and independence standards for sustainability repor...

3d Rachael Kennedy

IESBA to set new ethics and independence standards...

The IESBA emphasizes the importance of timely and global adoption of their standards. For corporate accountants, this means staying updated with chang...

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KPMG's Dutch subsidiary hit with record £20 million fine for exam cheating
Accounting Standards

KPMG's Dutch subsidiary hit with record £20 million fine for exam cheating

5d Rachael Kennedy

KPMG's Dutch subsidiary hit with record £20 millio...

KPMG's faces record fine for a widespread exam cheating scandal, implicating senior staff and highlighting systemic ethical issues in the professional...

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Q&A: The SecretCFO tells all
Corporate Finance

Q&A: The SecretCFO tells all

6d Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: The SecretCFO tells all

An anonymous corporate finance veteran with over 20,000 hours of experience unlocks invaluable insights by pulling back the curtain on the rarely seen...

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The Bank of England appoints EY as its external auditor
Audit

The Bank of England appoints EY as its external auditor

7d Rachael Kennedy

The Bank of England appoints EY as its external au...

The Bank of England has appointed Ernst and Young LLP (EY) as its external auditor from the financial year ending 28 February 2025. Read More...

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How the renewed commitment to ESG in accountancy and finance is changing the finance recruitment landscape
CSR

How the renewed commitment to ESG in accountancy and finance is changing th...

1w Andy Young

How the renewed commitment to ESG in accountancy a...

The accountancy and finance landscape has seen a shift in recent years, with promising signs of recruitment recovery driven by a renewed focus on envi...

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MTD is so much more than mere compliance
MTD

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

1w Rachael King

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

Discover how financial management software empowers accountants to elevate their advisory role, driving strategic business growth and operational exce...

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Sumer expands Scottish and Northern English footprint with merger of EQ and Douglas Home & Co.
Mergers And Acquisitions

Sumer expands Scottish and Northern English footprint with merger of EQ and...

1w Accountancy Age

Sumer expands Scottish and Northern English footpr...

The strategic move for EQ signals expansion into Scotland and the North of England Read More...

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The Accountant's guide to the new National Living Wage increase
Business

The Accountant's guide to the new National Living Wage increase

1w Accountancy Age

The Accountant's guide to the new National Living ...

The UK's National Living Wage increase to £11.44/hr demands significant adjustments in payroll and reporting for accountants, impacting compliance, fi...

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35 under 35: The Launchpad Effect
35 under 35

35 under 35: The Launchpad Effect

1w Accountancy Age

35 under 35: The Launchpad Effect

To be considered for the 35 under 35 2024 – or to nominate one of your colleagues – submit your details and a supporting statement. Read More...

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Purpose, People and Technology: Damon Brain's Trio of Priorities as Duncan & Toplis' new CEO
Practice

Purpose, People and Technology: Damon Brain's Trio of Priorities as Duncan ...

1w Rachael King

Purpose, People and Technology: Damon Brain's Trio...

Damon Brain, the newly minted CEO of Duncan & Toplis, unveils his ambitious plans to transform the firm into a tech-driven powerhouse while preserving...

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FRC fines Grant Thornton £40,000 for pension fund audit
Grant Thornton

FRC fines Grant Thornton £40,000 for pension fund audit

1w Accountancy Age

FRC fines Grant Thornton £40,000 for pension fund ...

The FRC's Enforcement Committee identified significant departures from expected auditing standards, including uncorrected material errors in financial...

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Number of retailers going insolvent 19% to breach 2000
Business

Number of retailers going insolvent 19% to breach 2000

1w Accountancy Age

Number of retailers going insolvent 19% to breach ...

Body Shop, Ted Baker, Farfetch, MatchesFashion and Wilko among latest retailer insolvencies. Number of businesses in trouble are the highest in five y...

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Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax relief
R&D

Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax relief

1w Idris Nagri

Thousands of businesses at risk of missing R&D tax...

Tens of thousands of businesses could potentially miss out on vital research and development (R&D) tax relief. New requirements for companies to p...

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5 ways to prepare for the new tax year
Tax

5 ways to prepare for the new tax year

2w Accountancy Age

5 ways to prepare for the new tax year

Stevie Heafford, Tax Partner at accountancy firm HW Fisher highlights five ways individuals can prepare, including the allowances they should maximise...

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British Business Bank extends ENABLE Funding facility with Time Finance to £64.4m
Brexit & Economy

British Business Bank extends ENABLE Funding facility with Time Finance to ...

2w Idris Nagri

British Business Bank extends ENABLE Funding facil...

British Business Bank has agreed to widen scope of facility to allow support for soft as well as hard assets Read More...

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Boost for small businesses as VAT threshold raised and business rates frozen
Economy

Boost for small businesses as VAT threshold raised and business rates froze...

2w Idris Nagri

Boost for small businesses as VAT threshold raised...

28,000 small businesses freed from paying VAT, encouraging them to invest and grow as the threshold is raised from £85,000 to £90,000 Read More...

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DJH Mitten Clarke evolves brand to DJH
Accounting Firms

DJH Mitten Clarke evolves brand to DJH

2w Idris Nagri

DJH Mitten Clarke evolves brand to DJH

Three years after accountancy group DJH Mitten Clarke launched, they have announced that they have rebranded to DJH. The DJH Mitten Clarke name reflec...

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How to foster innovation and a performance culture
Skills

How to foster innovation and a performance culture

2w Peter Spence

How to foster innovation and a performance culture

Innovation is essential to survival in the modern marketplace. AICPA & CIMA’s Associate Technical Director Peter Spence discusses how to foster a cult...

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Mazars’ 2023 Sustainability Report highlights commitment to net zero goals and social mobility
CSR

Mazars’ 2023 Sustainability Report highlights commitment to net zero goals ...

2w Idris Nagri

Mazars’ 2023 Sustainability Report highlights comm...

Mazars has pledged to achieve net zero emissions across its business and value chain by 2050 Read More...

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Unlocking time: Could Robotic Process Automations be a gift accountants?
AI in Accounting

Unlocking time: Could Robotic Process Automations be a gift accountants?

2w Wolters Kluwer | Sponsored

Unlocking time: Could Robotic Process Automations ...

From achieving new efficiencies to improving accuracy and streamlining compliance, intelligent automation systems are helping accountancy practices ma...

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Accountancy people moves: March 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: March 2024

2w Rachael King

Accountancy people moves: March 2024

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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