Ten Budget predictions from the MHA tax partners
Budget

Ten Budget predictions from the MHA tax partners

2m MHA

Ten Budget predictions from the MHA tax partners

As we get closer to the Budget and there is talk of public spending reduction to fund his proposals, we think a cut by the Chancellor to the headline ...

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HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords
HMRC

HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords

2m Rachael King

HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has acknowledged the financial and time costs that landlords will face due to the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative....

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The ingredients for building the ideal modern finance and accounting team
People In Business

The ingredients for building the ideal modern finance and accounting team

2m Rachael King

The ingredients for building the ideal modern fina...

New research reveals a clear recipe for constructing a high-impact finance unit in today’s rapidly evolving business climate. Global talent lead...

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KPMG and Blue J launch AI tax tool
Big Four

KPMG and Blue J launch AI tax tool

2m Accountancy Age

KPMG and Blue J launch AI tax tool

The tool, Ask Blue J, will revolutionize tax research, allowing KPMG to predict tax outcomes and ask detailed tax-related questions. Read More...

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MHA takes over as auditor for Revolution Beauty
Audit

MHA takes over as auditor for Revolution Beauty

2m Accountancy Age

MHA takes over as auditor for Revolution Beauty

This follows an investigation into undisclosed personal loans and issues with an acquisition. Despite challenges, the company aims to achieve £1bn in ...

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Survey finds UK tax policies stifling business growth and innovation
Tax

Survey finds UK tax policies stifling business growth and innovation

2m Accountancy Age

Survey finds UK tax policies stifling business gro...

UK tax policies are restricting business growth and innovation, according to new research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets. With just...

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Tech leaders debate AI skills shortage in Parliament
Business

Tech leaders debate AI skills shortage in Parliament

2m Rachael King

Tech leaders debate AI skills shortage in Parliame...

Technology industry leaders are pressing the government for substantial investment to prepare the next generation with essential digital and AI skills...

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The power of customisation in accounting systems
Accounting Software

The power of customisation in accounting systems

2m Kloo

The power of customisation in accounting systems

Organisations can enhance their financial operations' efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness by adopting platforms that offer them self-service cust...

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Deloitte announces scale back of regional deal advisory services
Big Four

Deloitte announces scale back of regional deal advisory services

2m Accountancy Age

Deloitte announces scale back of regional deal adv...

Following a profitability review, Deloitte has decided to scale back its UK deals business due to lower returns. This strategic shift could lead to jo...

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CIPFA Appoints Owen Mapley as new CEO
Business

CIPFA Appoints Owen Mapley as new CEO

2m Rachael King

CIPFA Appoints Owen Mapley as new CEO

The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has announced the appointment of Owen Mapley as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO...

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Dow Schofield Watts broadens services to provide fractional support to senior leaders
50+50

Dow Schofield Watts broadens services to provide fractional support to seni...

2m Rachael Kennedy

Dow Schofield Watts broadens services to provide f...

UK-based Dow Schofield Watts (DSW), a mid-market professional services network, announced the creation of a new division called DSW Principal Partners...

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Diversity and inclusion critical to tackling financial talent shortage
Business

Diversity and inclusion critical to tackling financial talent shortage

2m Accountancy Age

Diversity and inclusion critical to tackling finan...

While diversity and inclusion (DE&I) strategies are nothing new, they have risen in importance amongst financial talent when it comes to choosing a pl...

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75% of independent hospitality businesses say a VAT cut is vital to their survival
Tax

75% of independent hospitality businesses say a VAT cut is vital to their s...

2m Accountancy Age

75% of independent hospitality businesses say a VA...

The UK Treasury must act now to prevent the avoidable damage that is being done to small and micro businesses by acute inflationary pressures across t...

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PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digital accelerator
Big Four

PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digital accelerator

2m Accountancy Age

PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digita...

PwC Cambridge launched a new digital accelerator – a 12-week Innovation Programme supported by Multinational Corporations collaborating with tec...

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Can accountants stop the insolvency rot?
Business

Can accountants stop the insolvency rot?

2m Institute of Financial Account...

Can accountants stop the insolvency rot?

November 2023 saw a 21% jump in insolvencies from November 2022, as 2,466 businesses filed for bankruptcy. Is there any way of slowing these growing s...

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PwC launches AI assistant tool for tax services
Big Four

PwC launches AI assistant tool for tax services

2m Accountancy Age

PwC launches AI assistant tool for tax services

The tax AI assistant tool cross references and has been trained on case law, legislation and other underlying sources, together with PwC UK’s own IP R...

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ACCA Insights: 2024 Global economic outlook – Slow growth, high uncertainty
Brexit & Economy

ACCA Insights: 2024 Global economic outlook – Slow growth, high uncertainty

2m Jonathan Ashworth , Chief economist, ACCA

ACCA Insights: 2024 Global economic outlook – Slow...

The global economy looks set to grow slowly once again in 2024, and downside risks remain Read More...

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8 Key metrics to measure to optimise accounts payable efficiency
AP

8 Key metrics to measure to optimise accounts payable efficiency

2m Kloo

8 Key metrics to measure to optimise accounts paya...

Discover how AP dashboards can transform your business by enhancing efficiency and accuracy in tracking key metrics, as revealed by the latest insight...

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HM Treasury adds uncertainty on AML reform
HMRC

HM Treasury adds uncertainty on AML reform

2m Accountancy Age

HM Treasury adds uncertainty on AML reform

HM Treasury’s response to questions posed by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) regarding proposed reforms to anti-money laundering...

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Slowing client demand stems promotions at PwC
Audit

Slowing client demand stems promotions at PwC

2m Accountancy Age

Slowing client demand stems promotions at PwC

PwC's decision to delay promotions in its graduate scheme, affecting around 100 graduates, is a response to reduced client demand and the aftermath of...

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The rise and fall of EY's Project Everest
Big Four

The rise and fall of EY's Project Everest

2m Accountancy Age

The rise and fall of EY's Project Everest

EY has been undergoing significant cost-cutting measures and streamlining its operations since the abandonment of Project Everest. The firm has made t...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Firms report total fee income growth amid market volatility
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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Firms report total fee income growth amid...

2m Rachael King

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Firms report tot...

Mid-market firms experience largest percentage increase in fee income in 2023, as consultancy services start to become leading income streams for the ...

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Can AI eliminate audit scheduling headaches?
Audit

Can AI eliminate audit scheduling headaches?

2m Accountancy Age

Can AI eliminate audit scheduling headaches?

Traditionally, audit schedules have been prepared manually, consuming significant time and resources. However, with the advancements in Artificial Int...

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HMRC collects £1bn in unpaid tax from landfill tax investigations  
HMRC

HMRC collects £1bn in unpaid tax from landfill tax investigations  

2m Accountancy Age

HMRC collects £1bn in unpaid tax from landfill tax...

  HMRC has collected £1bn in extra revenue from investigations into underpaid landfill tax over the past 5 years, with £281m collected in the las...

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Baker Tilly International announces record growth
Accounting Firms

Baker Tilly International announces record growth

3m Accountancy Age

Baker Tilly International announces record growth

Baker Tilly International has today announced record global revenues of US$5.2bn for the financial year ended 31 December 2023, up 11% on the previous...

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Why good accountants need to be more visible to small businesses
Accounting Firms

Why good accountants need to be more visible to small businesses

3m Adam Harper

Why good accountants need to be more visible to sm...

Whilst Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) account for around half of the turnover in the UK private sector[1], our own AAT research shows that over a...

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Betting on technology is a big risk if the strategy is not right
Technology

Betting on technology is a big risk if the strategy is not right

3m Accountancy Age

Betting on technology is a big risk if the strateg...

Accounting practices should adopt a holistic approach that puts sound strategy before digitisation Read More...

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