Could ISSB reporting mandates arrive sooner than first thought?
Accounting Standards

Could ISSB reporting mandates arrive sooner than first thought?

1y Accountancy Age

Could ISSB reporting mandates arrive sooner than f...

As the global push for sustainable finance intensifies, UK businesses may need to prepare for mandatory International Sustainability Standards Board (...

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Biofuel Carbon Accounting Report could signal shift in carbon auditing practices
Accounting Standards

Biofuel Carbon Accounting Report could signal shift in carbon auditing prac...

1y Accountancy Age

Biofuel Carbon Accounting Report could signal shif...

A recent International Energy Agency (IEA) report on carbon accounting for sustainable biofuels could herald significant changes in auditing practices...

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AI adoption in UK accounting could add £2bn to economy, create 20,000 jobs
AI in Accounting

AI adoption in UK accounting could add £2bn to economy, create 20,000 jobs

1y Accountancy Age

AI adoption in UK accounting could add £2bn to eco...

A new study reveals that widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in UK accounting practices could significantly boost the nation’s e...

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The accounting behind Pret A Manger's subscription overhaul
Business

The accounting behind Pret A Manger's subscription overhaul

1y Accountancy Age

The accounting behind Pret A Manger's subscription...

Pret A Manger, the popular UK-based food and coffee chain, recently announced significant changes to its subscription model, Club Pret. This decision ...

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Chair appointed at Centre for Public Interest Audit following announcement of incorporation
Audit

Chair appointed at Centre for Public Interest Audit following announcement ...

1y Accountancy Age

Chair appointed at Centre for Public Interest Audi...

The Centre for Public Interest Audit (CPIA), a new organisation that will bring together auditors from across the profession to shape best practice an...

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WATCH 35 under 35: Does an accountants reality match the inspiration?
35 under 35

WATCH 35 under 35: Does an accountants reality match the inspiration?

1y Rachael Kennedy

WATCH 35 under 35: Does an accountants reality mat...

In the first part of our new video series, we sat down with some of our 35 under 35 winners for 2024 to understand why they entered the profession and...

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Where can you help reduce the cost to serve?
AI in Accounting

Where can you help reduce the cost to serve?

1y Accountancy Age

Where can you help reduce the cost to serve?

The adoption of emerging technologies is no longer a bold enough measure to stand out in financial services. AI integration is widely perceived as the...

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Most accountants still underprepared for tech shift
Opinion Blog

Most accountants still underprepared for tech shift

1y Institute of Financial Accountants

Most accountants still underprepared for tech shif...

The latest member survey* from the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) has shown that there is still a gap in technology skills to address the di...

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Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could result in a merger
Mergers And Acquisitions

Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could result in a merger

1y Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could res...

Grant Thornton is  reportedly exploring a plan to unify its US and UK/Irish operations through a potential three-way merger. Earlier this year, Grant ...

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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

1y 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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Labour government full speed ahead on audit reform
Audit

Labour government full speed ahead on audit reform

1y Accountancy Age

Labour government full speed ahead on audit reform

The recent King’s Speech has unveiled a raft of legislative proposals set to significantly reshape the landscape for accountants and auditors ac...

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Green is the new black, at least for accountants
CSR

Green is the new black, at least for accountants

1y Accountancy Age

Green is the new black, at least for accountants

The world is going green, and finance is no exception. As businesses and investors increasingly prioritize sustainability, there’s a growing dem...

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Will HMRC digital services get to where they need to be?
Brexit & Economy

Will HMRC digital services get to where they need to be?

1y Caroline Miskin, Senior Technical Manager Digital Taxation, ICAEW

Will HMRC digital services get to where they need ...

HMRC service performance has been a hot topic for some time and has received considerable attention in mainstream media, at parliamentary committees a...

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How the accounting role changes with AI development
Opinion Blog

How the accounting role changes with AI development

1y Maria Sigacheva, Indirect Tax Manager, Glencore

How the accounting role changes with AI developmen...

Accounting technology is continuously adapting and evolving to comply with changes in tax legal regulations and reporting obligations to stakeholders....

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Pass rates announced for June 2024 ACCA exam sitting
ACCA

Pass rates announced for June 2024 ACCA exam sitting

1y Accountancy Age

Pass rates announced for June 2024 ACCA exam sitti...

Pass rates have been announced by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) for students who sat their exams in June 2024. 107,506 ent...

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Learning from MHA's £200k audit error
Accounting Standards

Learning from MHA's £200k audit error

1y Accountancy Age

Learning from MHA's £200k audit error

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently imposed significant sanctions on MacIntyre Hudson LLP (MHA) and two of its auditors. The case, revolvin...

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The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex regulation, disclosure and increasing transparency
Opinion Blog

The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex regulation, disclosure a...

1y Dilek Cilingir, EY Partner

The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex...

Talent is the lifeblood of any organization, but attracting and retaining the right people is no mean feat. Recently I’ve had several opportunities to...

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Cross-border compliance is hindering business growth - research
Business Regulation

Cross-border compliance is hindering business growth - research

1y Rachael Kennedy

Cross-border compliance is hindering business grow...

Over 80% of businesses around the world indicated that cross-border compliance complexity impacts their decision to sell into new markets, according t...

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Moore UK announces new CEO and Chair
People Practice

Moore UK announces new CEO and Chair

1y Accountancy Age

Moore UK announces new CEO and Chair

Mark Lance has been appointed the new CEO of Moore UK, alongside the firm’s new chair, Matt Meadows. Lance is arguably a veteran of the firm ...

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KPMG launches new climate reporting hub
Accounting Standards

KPMG launches new climate reporting hub

1y Accountancy Age

KPMG launches new climate reporting hub

KPMG has launched its Clear on climate reporting hub to provide insights and guidance to help organisations and their stakeholders understand how to b...

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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...

1y 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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Marketing as an investment: Rethinking corporate accounting practices
Accounting Standards

Marketing as an investment: Rethinking corporate accounting practices

1y Accountancy Age

Marketing as an investment: Rethinking corporate a...

The perception and recording of marketing expenditures call for a significant reassessment. Traditionally, these expenditures are treated as operating...

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Chancellor unveils £7.3 billion National Wealth Fund to bolster private sector investment
Economy

Chancellor unveils £7.3 billion National Wealth Fund to bolster private sec...

1y Accountancy Age

Chancellor unveils £7.3 billion National Wealth Fu...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced the creation of a £7.3 billion National Wealth Fund (NWF), a pivotal move by the newly e...

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Audit reforms, sustainability and industrial strategy key to Starmer's economic growth pledge
Accounting Firms

Audit reforms, sustainability and industrial strategy key to Starmer's econ...

1y Accountancy Age

Audit reforms, sustainability and industrial strat...

The UK’s new Labour government must commit to taking forward audit and corporate governance reform and legislate to clear the local audit backlog in E...

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PKF Francis Clark cuts energy costs by 38%
Accounting Firms

PKF Francis Clark cuts energy costs by 38%

1y Accountancy Age

PKF Francis Clark cuts energy costs by 38%

RO Capital Partners  announces that its portfolio company, measurable.energy, has installed its smart power sockets in the office of PKF Francis Clark...

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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

1y 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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Unlocking best practice for procurement management
Business

Unlocking best practice for procurement management

1y Kloo

Unlocking best practice for procurement management

Effective procurement management is crucial for a business to maintain financial health and ensure operational efficiency. In discussing best practice...

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