Deloitte acquires Swedish digital agency Acne
Deloitte Digital, the creative arm of Big 4 firm, has acquired Stockholm-based ad agency Acne to strengthen its creative strategy
Brexit essentials: this week’s round-up
As we hurtle towards officially exiting the EU, Brexit continues to dominate headlines and generate frustration and fascination in equal measure. This week we round up all the latest developments
Profile: BDO Global CEO Keith Farlinger
Accountancy Age spoke with Farlinger, who talked us through the biggest challenges facing BDO and the accounting industry, how to embrace the digital revolution, and BDO’s growth aspirations
PwC fined a record £5.1m by the FRC over RSM Tenon audit
PwC and partner Nicholas Boden have been severely reprimanded and fined over admitted misconduct relating to RSM Tenon audit
KPMG fined £4.8m over Miller Energy audit
KPMG issued an unqualified report of Miller Energy’s financial statements, despite the fact that the company grossly overstated the value of certain assets, and counted some twice
Four reasons why tech investment is critical for accountants
In 2017, accountants must stay on top of technological trends in order to safeguard their future. Here are four reasons why tech investment is critical to success
Should I incorporate my buy-to-let business?
Emma Rawson, technical officer with the Association of Taxation Technicians, looks at the pros and cons of incorporation
Government publishes post-Brexit customs arrangements policy paper
While EU and domestic responses have been derisive of the government’s perhaps wishful positions, industries have welcomed the arrangements outlined in the paper
Artificial intelligence and machine learning – the inevitable changes in professional service firms
Andrew Griggs, partner at Kreston Reeves, explores what artificial intelligence might mean for professional services firms
Court upholds ruling against HMRC’s position in Sports Direct EU VAT case
The Upper Tribunal Court has upheld a ruling in favour of Sports Direct and against HMRC’s position that the retail company owed millions in EU VAT
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Toshiba narrowly escapes delisting as PwC finally signs off on accounts
PwC has signed off on Toshiba’s accounts, ending a period of uncertainty during which the auditor withheld its opinion on the tech giant’s financial statements
What do clients actually want from an accountant?
From helping clients with financial goal setting to long-term tax planning, accountants can offer clients much more than the basics. So, how can accountants go about demonstrating their value to clients?
Shortlist announced for British Accountancy Awards 2017
The shortlist has now been released for the annual British Accountancy Awards, in association with Accountancy Age and ACCA. Congratulations to all finalists!
Amazon UK halves its corporation tax bill despite increased turnover
Retail giant Amazon halved its corporation tax bill in the UK to £7.4m in 2016, despite Amazon UK Services’ 54% increased turnover
MHA MacIntyre Hudson appoint new partner
Toby Stephenson joins from BDO and brings 25 years of experience
What to expect from GDPR
The legislation gives individuals greater control over their personal data, including 'the right to be forgotten' and holds businesses accountable for securing data
Pimlico Plumbers to take employment case appeal to Supreme Court
The case centres around the employment status of Gary Smith, a plumber who worked on a self-employment contract
HMRC dawn raids increased by 34% in five years
This is part of HMRC’s efforts to clamp down on white collar tax evasion, and new legislation criminalising failure to prevent tax evasion will give HMRC a bevy of additional powers to use
