Sage purchases Intacct in its largest ever acquisition
The Sage Group has acquired Intacct, a US cloud-based financial software provider, for £654m
HMRC appoints new director generals
HMRC has appointed new director generals to head their customer services and customer compliance groups
Why European data rules will still mean business despite Brexit
As the countdown to GDPR continues, Helen Barge explains why it is important to understand it in terms of risk management as well as regulation
5 tips for SMEs to protect cash flow
SMEs suffering from late payments often find themselves facing gargantuan tax bills, forcing them to dip into their cash reserves. Here are 5 tips for SMEs to combat a cash flow crisis
Increased government spending partly offset by high tax revenue
Government spending this tax year to date has surpassed forecasts, and debt continues to rise, but this is partly allayed by increased tax revenues
Demand for audit skills exceeding supply
In response to changes in the audit environment, the profession contracted. There is now a gap between supply and demand, with the demand for audit skills far exceeding the supply
EY names new Global Family Business leader
Marnix van Rij has been appointed EY Global Family Business Leader while Helena Robertsson has been named EY Family Business Leader for EMEIA
Are you prepared for the £1 changeover?
With less than three months left before the old round pound coin loses its legal tender status, The Royal Mint and HM Treasury are urging accountants to prepare for the 12-sided pound coin
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
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
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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