Why negotiation on working capital is key for M&A transactions
Mergers And Acquisitions

Why negotiation on working capital is key for M&A transactions

1y By Gregor Steedman, Corporate Finance Director, AAB

Why negotiation on working capital is key for M&A ...

Working Capital is generally one of the key considerations in an M&A transaction. It is often a subjective and complex area, with implications on ...

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It's time to rethink what it means to be an accountant
People In Practice

It's time to rethink what it means to be an accountant

1y Rachael Kennedy

It's time to rethink what it means to be an accoun...

When we think of an accountant, the image that often comes to mind is one of a stuffy, dull professional, hunched over a desk crunching numbers all da...

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5 things I learnt from Xerocon 2024
Accounting Software

5 things I learnt from Xerocon 2024

1y Rachael Kennedy

5 things I learnt from Xerocon 2024

Sue Perkins knows more than XBRL than expected. Xero’s CEO likes to get at least 80g of protein a day, which is hard since she’s a vegetar...

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35 under 35 2024: Third wave of winners revealed!
35 under 35

35 under 35 2024: Third wave of winners revealed!

1y Rachael Kennedy

35 under 35 2024: Third wave of winners revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the second instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights ten young UK professionals who are making great ...

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Learning from C&C's £14.5 million accounting error
Accounting Standards

Learning from C&C's £14.5 million accounting error

1y Accountancy Age

Learning from C&C's £14.5 million accounting error

Earlier this month, C&C Group, the maker of popular cider brands like Magners and Bulmers, announced the resignation of its CEO, Patrick McMahon, ...

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What must accountancy firms address in their constitution in the current market?
Practice

What must accountancy firms address in their constitution in the current ma...

1y Corinne Staves, partner, CM Murray

What must accountancy firms address in their const...

Accountancy firms must be able to adapt to new and changing circumstances. The firm’s constitution needs to create the right framework. This artic...

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How to create an AI policy for your accounting firm
AI in Accounting

How to create an AI policy for your accounting firm

1y Lisa Miles-Heal, CEO, Silverfin

How to create an AI policy for your accounting fir...

Lisa Miles-Heal, CEO of Silverfin explains why AI need guardrails if accountancies are to enjoy the significant benefits AI brings Read More...

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Accountants are not an expense, they create value
Client Enagagement

Accountants are not an expense, they create value

1y Rachael Kennedy

Accountants are not an expense, they create value

Do your clients see you as an expense? In fact, do you see yourself as an expense to your clients? This shift requires a fundamental change in how acc...

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Can staff really ask for expenses to travel to the office?
Opinion Blog

Can staff really ask for expenses to travel to the office?

1y Emma Clewes, head of tax advisory at Prime Accountants Group

Can staff really ask for expenses to travel to the...

Emma Clewes, head of tax advisory at Prime Accountants Group, discusses the tax implications of employees asking to have their travel and commuting co...

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35 under 35 2024: Second wave of winners revealed!
35 under 35

35 under 35 2024: Second wave of winners revealed!

1y Rachael Kennedy

35 under 35 2024: Second wave of winners revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the second instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights ten young UK professionals who are making great ...

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An accountant's guide to the Labour manifesto
Brexit & Economy

An accountant's guide to the Labour manifesto

1y Accountancy Age

An accountant's guide to the Labour manifesto

Labour's manifesto aims to rebuild the economy with a focus on growth, social justice, and sustainability. Key proposals include capping corporation t...

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Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition
AI in Accounting

Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition

1y Rachael Kennedy

Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition

The accounting industry is experiencing significant changes due to several key factors. New technologies are altering how accounting is done and enabl...

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An accountants guide to the Conservative manifesto
Brexit & Economy

An accountants guide to the Conservative manifesto

1y Accountancy Age

An accountants guide to the Conservative manifesto

Ahead of the General Election, Accountancy Age will be providing an analysis of the leading party’s manifestos and the impact they will have on the UK...

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EY's UK chief steps down triggering leadership race
Audit

EY's UK chief steps down triggering leadership race

1y Accountancy Age

EY's UK chief steps down triggering leadership rac...

The world of professional services is often marked by a delicate dance of leadership transitions, where seasoned veterans hand over the reins to a new...

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35 under 35 2024: First wave of winners revealed!
35 under 35

35 under 35 2024: First wave of winners revealed!

1y Rachael Kennedy

35 under 35 2024: First wave of winners revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the first instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights ten young UK professionals who are making great c...

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An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' manifesto
Corporate Tax

An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' manifesto

1y Accountancy Age

An accountants guide to the Liberal Democrats' man...

The Liberal Democrats' 2024 manifesto, "For A Fair Deal," proposes significant tax reforms, focusing on fairness and sustainability. Key changes inclu...

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First-timer insights: What I've learnt from over 30 Transactions
Mergers And Acquisitions

First-timer insights: What I've learnt from over 30 Transactions

1y Mark Allen, CFO, EverythingTech Group

First-timer insights: What I've learnt from over 3...

As a tech founder and CFO, I’ve led over 30 M&A transactions totalling over £100 million, as well as being the CFO in one of the tech sector’s lar...

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Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t just focus on the science
R&D

Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t just focus on the science

1y By Nigel Layton, Partner and Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t ...

Pharma and life sciences businesses, understandably, tend to focus on the science and development of ideas and the groundbreaking therapies this might...

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99% of accountants using AI to boost efficiency and client services
Technology

99% of accountants using AI to boost efficiency and client services

1y Rachael King

99% of accountants using AI to boost efficiency an...

Demand for a full spectrum of services is driving accountants to rely on technology to stay ahead of the curve, according to new research from Intuit ...

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UK economy improving, but no quick fixes for the next government
Economy

UK economy improving, but no quick fixes for the next government

1y Jonathan Ashworth, Chief Economist, ACCA

UK economy improving, but no quick fixes for the n...

2023 was a challenging year for the UK economy, which expanded by just 0.1%, and experienced a technical recession in the second half of the year. Adm...

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Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process using technology
Security

Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process using technology

1y Rachael King

Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process us...

Accountancy practices are facing increasingly stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and while these regulations aim to combat financial c...

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New paths to productivity through AI
AI in Accounting

New paths to productivity through AI

1y Peter Spence

New paths to productivity through AI

One of the key goals of good management accounting is generating productivity gains. AICPA & CIMA’s Associate Technical Director Peter Spence outlines...

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Private equity + accounting: An equation waiting to be solved
Mergers And Acquisitions

Private equity + accounting: An equation waiting to be solved

1y Rachael Kennedy

Private equity + accounting: An equation waiting t...

Private equity firms have recognised the potential of accounting firms as lucrative investment opportunities due to their stable revenue streams, rece...

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Navigating remote work and tax efficiency with EMI options
Skills

Navigating remote work and tax efficiency with EMI options

1y Accountancy Age

Navigating remote work and tax efficiency with EMI...

The recent shifts towards remote work have introduced significant challenges for businesses, especially regarding corporate tax and legal implications...

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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

1y 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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Accountancy people moves: May 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: May 2024

1y Accountancy Age

Accountancy people moves: May 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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The rising tide of hedge accounting: Navigating financial risks in an uncertain world
Corporate Finance

The rising tide of hedge accounting: Navigating financial risks in an uncer...

1y Kern Roberts, MD and Global Practice Accounting Lead, Chatham Financial

The rising tide of hedge accounting: Navigating fi...

In an era marked by unpredictable financial landscapes and heightened risk, companies are increasingly turning to hedge accounting as a vital tool to ...

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