CIPFA Appoints Owen Mapley as new CEO
Business

CIPFA Appoints Owen Mapley as new CEO

1m 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
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Dow Schofield Watts broadens services to provide fractional support to seni...

1m 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

1m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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...

1m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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

1m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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?

1m 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

1m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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

1m 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

1m 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

1m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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

1m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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

1m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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...

1m 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?

1m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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 , Reporters

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

2m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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

2m Adam Harper , Director of professional standards and policy, AAT

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

2m Accountancy Age , Reporters

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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PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fifth in 2023
Mergers And Acquisitions

PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fifth in 2023

2m Accountancy Age , Reporters

PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fift...

Analysis shows that while the majority of UK deals in 2023 were led by corporates, the number of deals involving private equity reached its highest le...

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SME's struggle to recruit apprentices due to high costs, BDO report reveals
Business

SME's struggle to recruit apprentices due to high costs, BDO report reveals

2m Accountancy Age , Reporters

SME's struggle to recruit apprentices due to high ...

Ending the skills crisis is the top priority for businesses ahead of a general election, but BDO's research shows there are huge regional disparities ...

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How to choose the right accounting software as a small business
Accounting Software

How to choose the right accounting software as a small business

2m Rachael Kennedy

How to choose the right accounting software as a s...

With so many accounting software options on the market today, from QuickBooks to FreshBooks to Xero, it can be overwhelming for small business owners ...

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Assessing the expected lifespan of technology can boost earnings and reduce costs - here's how
Digital assets

Assessing the expected lifespan of technology can boost earnings and reduce...

2m Accountancy Age , Reporters

Assessing the expected lifespan of technology can ...

Big Tech companies have boosted profits by extending their servers' estimated life, reducing depreciation charges. However, overestimation can lead to...

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FRC seeks to break down barriers to competition in UK audit market
Audit

FRC seeks to break down barriers to competition in UK audit market

2m Accountancy Age , Reporters

FRC seeks to break down barriers to competition in...

The FRC is promoting initiatives to foster a more competitive market, following recent high-profile accounting scandals. Read More...

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Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to outsourcing in R&D tax services
R&D

Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to outsourcing in R&D tax ser...

2m Rachael Kennedy

Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to o...

Amidst complex regulations and a crackdown on fraud, UK accounting firms are increasingly turning to outsourcing as a strategic approach to ensure com...

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To buy or not to buy? That is the technical question
Technology

To buy or not to buy? That is the technical question

2m Accountancy Age , Reporters

To buy or not to buy? That is the technical questi...

While in-house tech can offer tailored solutions and a competitive edge, market solutions provide access to advanced technology without significant in...

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Why 'numbers people' need better people skills
Skills

Why 'numbers people' need better people skills

2m Accountancy Age , Reporters

Why 'numbers people' need better people skills

Mastering communication skills is crucial for young accountants, not just for presenting numbers but explaining their implications. This can be achiev...

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Accountancy people moves: January 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: January 2024

2m Rachael King

Accountancy people moves: January 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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