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UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says
ACCA

UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says

5h Accountancy Age

UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says

The fall in confidence comes following the announcement of large tax rises for UK employers in the recent Autumn Budget Read More...

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Ethics in accounting: Can firms restore public trust?
Accounting Firms

Ethics in accounting: Can firms restore public trust?

1d Accountancy Age

Ethics in accounting: Can firms restore public tru...

Over the past five years, accounting firms have faced penalties exceeding $100 million globally for lapses tied to ethical breaches, according to a re...

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Q&A: Azets' Chris Horne on making private equity work for people
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Azets' Chris Horne on making private equity work for people

2d Rachael Kennedy, Marina Mouka

Q&A: Azets' Chris Horne on making private equity w...

Traditionally, the UK accounting industry has been built on conservative foundations—partnership models prioritizing stability, independence, and clie...

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HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digital testers
HMRC

HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digital testers

5d Accountancy Age

HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digi...

HMRC has issued new guidance aimed at taxpayers participating in the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) testing programme. The update provides...

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Lessons worth carrying into 2025
2025 Predictions

Lessons worth carrying into 2025

6d Institute of Financial Accountants

Lessons worth carrying into 2025

As the dust settles on 2024, Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), reflects on a year shaped by po...

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IASB amends IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 for renewable electricity contracts
Accounting Standards

IASB amends IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 for renewable electricity contracts

1w Accountancy Age

IASB amends IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 for renewable electr...

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has introduced targeted amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instrument...

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How are digital assets changing the balance sheet?
Corporate Governance

How are digital assets changing the balance sheet?

1w Accountancy Age

How are digital assets changing the balance sheet?

Once the domain of tech enthusiasts and speculative investors, digital assets are now transforming the financial underpinnings of global business. Cry...

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Accountancy Age Rankings

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024
Rankings

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024

Celebrating excellence in accountancy practice, the Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024 spotlights top accounting firms in the UK Read More...

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35 Under 35 2024
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35 Under 35 2024

7m Sponsored by AJ Chambers

35 Under 35 2024

The 35 Under 35 ranking spotlights young professionals within the accountancy industry who have made significant contributions to their fields, career...

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Mid-Tier Power Index 2022
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Mid-Tier Power Index 2022

2y

Mid-Tier Power Index 2022

The inaugural Mid-Tier Power Index ranking celebrates accountancy excellence Read More...

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Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021
Rankings

Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021

3y

Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 20...

The Accountancy Age Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021 promotes excellence in the accountancy industry worldwide by ranking accounta...

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Making Tax Digital

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MTD is so much more than mere compliance
MTD

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

9m 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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Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC
MTD

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC

1y Accountancy Age

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMR...

The successful implementation of MTD depends on the government's ability to address the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide a transparent and ...

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MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking
MTD

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking

2y Institute of Financial Account...

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be aski...

Practitioners must communicate to clients ahead of the MTD ITSA conversion deadline to ensure as smooth a path as possible, urges John Edwards, CEO of...

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HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords
HMRC

HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords

11m 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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Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA Pilot for a streamlined tax system
HMRC

Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA Pilot for a streamlined ...

10m Accountancy Age

Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA...

HMRC's MTD ITSA pilot, launching on 22 April 2024, aims to modernize the UK tax system by requiring digital record-keeping and quarterly updates for s...

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MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs
MTD

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs

3y Sam Alberti

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather t...

Research has shown a widespread scepticism among small businesses in the UK Read More...

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Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral
HMRC

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral

2y Sam Alberti

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as co...

The regime's total cost is now thought to be five times the original forecast Read More...

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MTD: The story so far
MTD

MTD: The story so far

1y 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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Leading voices

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday

2m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday

As UHY celebrates its centenary, the top-20 global accounting network proves that staying true to founding principles while embracing change is the ke...

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Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27th acquisition in two years
Mergers And Acquisitions

Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27th acquisition in two yea...

4m Rachael King

Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27...

On September 30, Xeinadin announced it’s 27th acquisition within two years. The professional service firm acquired three Haines Watts offices in...

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Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future of mid-market accounting through brand
Accounting Firms

Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future of mid-market accounting t...

5m Rachael King

Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future o...

A strong brand is more than just a name or logo—it’s a promise of quality, reliability, and expertise. For firms operating in this space, brandi...

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Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum computing for tax
AI in Accounting

Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum computing for tax

6m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum c...

The concept of quantum computing was first introduced by Richard Feynman in 1959 during his renowned lecture “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bott...

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Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lagerberg on shaping the future of accounting
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lagerberg on shaping the fut...

6m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lag...

Francesca Lagerberg, CEO of Baker Tilly International (BTI), is at the helm of a network navigating through a transformative period in the accounting ...

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Q&A: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI training course
ACCA

Q&A: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI training course

7m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI...

In June, the ACCA and CISI (Chartered Institute of Security and Investment) partnered to launch a new qualification, the Certificate in Artificial Int...

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Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic acquisitions
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic ...

7m Rachael King

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspi...

Dains is making significant strides as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Recently, the firm has embarked on a series of strategic acquisitions and ...

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Resources

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The new frontier of payroll services
Accounting Firms

The new frontier of payroll services

5d Accountancy Age

The new frontier of payroll services

Traditionally viewed as a low-margin task, payroll is now a powerful opportunity for accountants and bookkeepers to drive growth, strengthen client re...

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UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025
Accounting Firms

UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025

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UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025

Discover how the UK accountancy sector is adapting to change, seizing opportunities, and addressing critical challenges for the future. Read More...

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The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strategy for Your Clients’ Success
Accounting Firms

The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strategy for Your Clients’ Succ...

4m

The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strate...

IP theft costs the UK economy £9.2 billion each year. Ensure your clien’t’ innovations are protected with a commercially-focused IP strategy. A ...

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Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy
Accounting Firms

Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy

4m

Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy

The business environment has changed. Today, up to 90% of a company’s value can come from intellectual property (IP) – such as ideas, inventions...

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Practical Advice for Accountants
Accounting Firms

Practical Advice for Accountants

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Practical Advice for Accountants

Intellectual Property (IP) is not just for large tech companies – it is a key value driver for businesses of all sizes. As an accountant, you are well...

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Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 
Accounting Firms

Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 

7m

Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 

Download the latest EY Report to Discover the Future of Financial Management Read More...

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