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Live Broadcast: AI Automation and the Future of Finance

Live Broadcast: AI Automation and the Future of Finance

1m Rachael Kennedy

Live Broadcast: AI Automation and the Future of Fi...

Join Accountancy Age for a live broadcast on 18th September, as we delve into how AI and automation are reshaping the future of the finance industry. ...

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Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee attendance
Big Four

Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee attendance

1d Accountancy Age

Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee...

The world of work has undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the rise of remote and hybrid working models challenging tr...

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Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step forward or a distraction?
People In Practice

Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step forward or a distraction?

3d Rachael King

Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step fo...

The shortlist for EY’s next UK managing partner is dominated by women, with two out of three candidates being female. This  raises an important ...

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The hidden saving expedition
Business

The hidden saving expedition

3d Rachael Kennedy

The hidden saving expedition

CFOs face mounting pressure to maintain financial stability while driving growth. Behind routine financial tasks lie untapped savings opportunities, o...

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News from across the pond: SEC tightens auditor oversight
Accounting Standards

News from across the pond: SEC tightens auditor oversight

5d Accountancy Age

News from across the pond: SEC tightens auditor ov...

New PCAOB rules aim to enhance accountability Read More...

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Accountancy people moves: August 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: August 2024

6d Accountancy Age

Accountancy people moves: August 2024

Each month, Accountancy Age delivers a comprehensive update on the key people moves and promotions that have taken place among the UK accountancy mark...

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A personal perspective on employee ownership for accountancy firms
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A personal perspective on employee ownership for accountancy firms

6d Mark Connor, MD, Sapphire

A personal perspective on employee ownership for a...

Since transitioning to employee ownership in 2021, we at Sapphire, a contracting and accounting firm, have witnessed firsthand the transformative bene...

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Accountancy Age Rankings

35 Under 35 2024
Rankings

35 Under 35 2024

2m 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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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023
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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023

Celebrating excellence in accountancy practice, the Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2022 spotlights top accounting firms in the UK Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index 2022
Rankings

Mid-Tier Power Index 2022

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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

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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

5m 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

9m 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

6m 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 ...

6m 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

1y 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

11m 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: 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

2m 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...

2m 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

2m 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 ...

2m 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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Q&A: Forvis Mazars’ UK CEO on being the new disruptor on the block
Mergers And Acquisitions

Q&A: Forvis Mazars’ UK CEO on being the new disruptor on the block

3m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Forvis Mazars’ UK CEO on being the new disrup...

It is not every day that a new player storms onto the global professional services scene with the gusto of a rock star. But that is precisely what hap...

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Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech driven strategy
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech driven strategy

4m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech d...

When I asked ChatGPT to show me a picture of a typical accountant, the output was not surprising – sat at a desk covered in paper and a calculat...

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How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainability
Big Four

How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainability

4m Rachael Kennedy

How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainabilit...

Partners Paul Goodhew and Dilek Çilingir Kostem explain how EY is harnessing the power of AI and sustainability to redefine the future of professional...

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Resources

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Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 
Accounting Firms

Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 

2m

Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 

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

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EMPOWERING THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTANCY
Accounting Firms

EMPOWERING THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTANCY

5m

EMPOWERING THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTANCY

Leveraging technology for enhanced talent retention and recruitment Read More...

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35 Under 35 Accountancy Age & AJ Chambers selection for 2024
Accounting Firms

35 Under 35 Accountancy Age & AJ Chambers selection for 2024

5m

35 Under 35 Accountancy Age & AJ Chambers selectio...

The numbers you crunch tell a story. Your expertise shapes the future. Accountancy Age 35 Under 35 Awards recognize and celebrate the brilliant minds ...

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The 2023 State of the Corporate Tax Department
Accounting Firms

The 2023 State of the Corporate Tax Department

6m

The 2023 State of the Corporate Tax Department

The pace of change in the corporate tax world has never been faster. New technologies, regulations and business models emerge daily, radically reshapi...

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The Smart Invoice Inbox: Unlocking Efficiency in Accounts Payable
Accounting Firms

The Smart Invoice Inbox: Unlocking Efficiency in Accounts Payable

10m

The Smart Invoice Inbox: Unlocking Efficiency in A...

Invoice processing challenges in Accounts Payable include manual entry, high exceptions, and limited visibility. Smart invoice inboxes automate intake...

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The Human Firm: How to build a scalable and client-centric firm
Accounting Firms

The Human Firm: How to build a scalable and client-centric firm

10m

The Human Firm: How to build a scalable and client...

The old way of doing accounting is dead. In the digital age, clients expect more than just compliance. They want a partner who understands their busin...

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