Ukraine central bank removes PwC’s bank auditing rights
The National Bank of Ukraine came to this decision following PwC's failure to identify improper activities of PrivatBank
5 reasons not to overlook the Common Reporting Standard
Helen Thornley from ATT looks at the reasons why accountants should pay more heed to the Common Reporting Standard
NAO takes over from EY as BBC auditor
In its annual report the BBC has confirmed that the National Audit Office (NAO) will become their external auditors for the financial year 2017-2018, taking over from EY
RSM appoints audit partner
The audit, tax and consulting firm, has appointed Kevin Harris as an audit partner in its Leicester office
OTS report: Corporation tax should follow accounts
The report suggests a wide range of reforms focussed on bringing together corporation tax and accounts, including creating five year roadmap for CT reform to align with MTD
DFK International appoints new president
The global accountancy association has appointed Roland Graf as its new president
EY hired by Carillion to review finances
This strategic review comes a week after the troubled construction group revealed it was battling with rising debt, deteriorating cash flows and writedowns of £845m
Grant Thornton appoints new independent non-executive director
Grant Thornton has appointed Imogen Joss as independent non-executive director, replacing Caroline Goodall who stepped down on 30 June 2017
Industry reaction: Taylor Review does not go far enough in addressing tax issues
While supportive of suggestions to afford gig economy workers more rights and protections, industry reaction suggests more tax reform is needed for meaningful change
Less than a third of UK businesses have made formal Brexit plans
Research by ICAEW reveals that less than one third of UK businesses have made formal Brexit plans and less than half have had meetings discussing Brexit
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Deloitte appoints new head of private client services
Nicola Roberts has been appointed as head of private client services, effective July 2017
Making Tax Digital delayed to 2020 at the earliest for taxes other than VAT
The government announces reformed MTD timetable and when to expect the Summer Finance Bill
Nicky Morgan elected Chair of the Treasury Committee
Nicky Morgan has been elected Chair of the Treasury Committee, beating staunchly pro-Brexit MP Jacob Rees-Mogg
EY appoints 63 new partners
EY has appointed 63 new equity partners to its UK offices. Of these, 34 are internally promoted partners while 29 are direct entry partners
Membership of the accountancy profession on the rise
Between the years 2012-2016, membership of UK & Ireland accounting bodies grew by 3.2% worldwide and 2.4% in the UK & Ireland, according to the Financial Reporting Council
Grant Thornton makes transaction advisory services appointment
Jon Stubbings has been promoted to director in transaction advisory services, having first joined the firm in 2006
Does the Taylor Review sufficiently address the gig economy?
The findings of the Taylor Review have now been published, closely looking at employment law, employment tax and how current regulations should adapt to reflect the emerging gig economy
Minimising cyber security risk: The first steps
Following the NHS cyber attack earlier this year, data breaches and data theft must be taken seriously. What are the first steps towards protection against cyber risk?
