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View articleArtificial Intelligence has moved beyond the realm of science fiction and into the heart of financial operations. The accounting industry has witnesse...
View articleThe landscape of tax compliance is undergoing a significant transformation. As regulatory frameworks become increasingly complex and client expectatio...
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View articleAccountancy Age’s 35 Under 35 event, hosted in partnership with AJ Chambers gathered some of the brightest young talents in accounting to discus...
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View articleChancellor Rachel Reeves has issued warnings about a £22bn “black hole” in public finances, suggesting that further measures may be necessary. Whilst ...
View articleJonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), looks at how to maximise the benefits of continuing professi...
View articleDeloitte UK has today announced a new policy of 26 weeks’ fully paid family leave* for all its new parents, which will come into effect on 1 January 2...
View articleAs the regulation of audit firms increases, audits are costing more and taking longer for both auditors and management teams to deliver. Whilst we awa...
View articleThe Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has released its comprehensive audit monitoring report for 2023/24, revealing sign...
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