Is the digitisation of bookkeeping the way forward?
Technology

Is the digitisation of bookkeeping the way forward?

5y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Is the digitisation of bookkeeping the way forward...

There is proving to be some resistance to moving bookkeeping online, IRIS Software Group has revealed in a recent survey Read More...

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Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of general election
HMRC

Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of general election

3d Rachael Kennedy

Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of gene...

Labour's plan to reform HMRC includes increasing the workforce by 5,000, investing in technology, and closing the £36 billion tax gap, aiming for fair...

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Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for pharmaceutical and life sciences
Business Regulation

Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for pharmaceutical and life s...

3w Nigel Layton

Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for ...

From battling underground invoice frauds in China to navigating bribery risks in the Middle East, Mazars' Nigel Layton shares essential insights on co...

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Finance and IT: The key partnership of the digital age
Technology

Finance and IT: The key partnership of the digital age

1m Peter Spence

Finance and IT: The key partnership of the digital...

The key question facing finance leaders is not about whether they should be strengthening their digital capabilities. That is settled. At AICPA & ...

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Betting on technology is a big risk if the strategy is not right
Technology

Betting on technology is a big risk if the strategy is not right

2m Accountancy Age

Betting on technology is a big risk if the strateg...

Accounting practices should adopt a holistic approach that puts sound strategy before digitisation Read More...

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IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes
Business

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes

4m Institute of Financial Account...

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and success...

Could accountants' efforts to better align with the demands and expectations of their clients serve as a spark for greater innovation and sector chang...

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Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in corporate tax: trends, benefits, and challenges
Tax

Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in corporate tax: trends, bene...

7m Liz Salecka

Exploring the opportunities of Generative AI in co...

Digitalisation is already having a major impact on the way companies run their tax departments and meet new, and ongoing changes, to tax regulations g...

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AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term thinking
HMRC

AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term thinking

7m Adam Harper

AAT: HMRC needs more support and longer-term think...

The proportion of telephone adviser attempts handled declined from 77.3% in 2021, to 71.1% - dropping further adrift of HMRC’s target of 85% Read More...

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Efficiency. Accuracy. Competitiveness: Embracing e-invoicing for optimal performance across finance and tax functions
Roundtable

Efficiency. Accuracy. Competitiveness: Embracing e-invoicing for optimal performance across finance and tax functions

5 October 2023
7m

Efficiency. Accuracy. Competitiveness: Embracing ...

Overview Title: Efficiency. Accuracy. Competitiveness: Embracing e-invoicing for optimal performance across finance and tax functions Date: Thursday O...

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Diversification for small firms key amid tech advancements says IFA
Cloud

Diversification for small firms key amid tech advancements says IFA

8m Greg Noble

Diversification for small firms key amid tech adva...

A recent survey highlighted that 36% of accountants feel technology has made their time with clients significantly more meaningful Read More...

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EXCLUSIVE: HMRC ‘can't rush’ digital transformation amid customer service woes
HMRC

EXCLUSIVE: HMRC ‘can't rush’ digital transformation amid customer service w...

8m Greg Noble

EXCLUSIVE: HMRC ‘can't rush’ digital transformatio...

In an exclusive interview with Accountancy Age, HMRC’s Joanna Rowland says collaboration with industry stakeholders is becoming ‘invaluable’ to the de...

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Time to place the cloud champion centre stage
Cloud

Time to place the cloud champion centre stage

9m Rachel Gordon

Time to place the cloud champion centre stage

An in-house digital specialist now has a pivotal role within the forward-looking accountancy firm - can your firm afford not to appoint one? Read More...

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All aboard: How to bring clients on the digital transformation journey
Technology

All aboard: How to bring clients on the digital transformation journey

9m Rachel Gordon

All aboard: How to bring clients on the digital tr...

Why is it important for accountants to secure client buy-in when they move to more automated ways of working? Read More...

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Make every minute work - how accountants can boost productivity through technology
Accounting Software

Make every minute work - how accountants can boost productivity through tec...

9m Rachel Gordon

Make every minute work - how accountants can boost...

In the fast-paced world of accounting, maximising productivity is essential Read More...

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Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wait times
Accounting Firms

Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wait times

10m Sam Alberti

Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wai...

The tax authority has faced increasing backlash due to dwindling service levels in recent months Read More...

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Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral
HMRC

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral

10m Sam Alberti

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as co...

The regime's total cost is now thought to be five times the original forecast Read More...

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Is AI coming for your job?
Technology

Is AI coming for your job?

11m Institute of Financial Account...

Is AI coming for your job?

Fear not the AI revolution, urges Matt Barton, technical manager at the Institute of Financial Accountants Read More...

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SME accountants at risk of being left behind amid sustainability surge, cautions IFA
Accounting Standards

SME accountants at risk of being left behind amid sustainability surge, cau...

1y John Edwards

SME accountants at risk of being left behind amid ...

Administrative pressures should not deter accountants from upskilling around sustainability, argues IFA chief executive, John Edwards Read More...

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Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC customer service delays persist
HMRC

Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC customer service delays ...

1y Greg Noble

Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC...

HMRC receives criticism from taxpayers as January 31 deadline looms Read More...

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Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'
Accounting Firms

Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'

1y Institute of Financial Account...

Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'

John Edwards, chief executive of the IFA, offers his 'surprisingly upbeat view' of the UK accountancy industry in 2022 Read More...

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Accountancy firms warned not to cut back on digital skills training
Practice strategy

Accountancy firms warned not to cut back on digital skills training

1y Rob Griffin

Accountancy firms warned not to cut back on digita...

Failing to invest in staff could result in a widening skills gap, according to tech experts Read More...

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35 under 35 2022: Third wave of winners revealed!
35 under 35

35 under 35 2022: Third wave of winners revealed!

2y Aaran Fronda

35 under 35 2022: Third wave of winners revealed!

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

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‘Clear communication’ from accountants key to avoiding awkward client conversations
Practice

‘Clear communication’ from accountants key to avoiding awkward client conve...

2y Paul Hanaphy

‘Clear communication’ from accountants key to avoi...

Avoiding tricky conversations costs accounting firms £70,000 a year, says new study Read More...

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Tax experts call on PM’s successor to make “vital” improvements to tax system
Tax

Tax experts call on PM’s successor to make “vital” improvements to tax syst...

2y Rebecca Whittaker

Tax experts call on PM’s successor to make “vital”...

President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation says HMRC’s performance standards are ‘falling short’, reinforcing the need for reformed digitalisati...

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Accounting firms "risk being left behind" if they neglect digital native clients
Practice

Accounting firms "risk being left behind" if they neglect digital native cl...

2y Paul Hanaphy

Accounting firms "risk being left behind" if they ...

One in three accounting firms are ”virtually invisible” on search engines, new research suggests Read More...

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Virtual Workshop: Taking the Fear Out of Digital Transformation
Roundtable

Virtual Workshop: Taking the Fear Out of Digital Transformation

7 July 2022
2y

Virtual Workshop: Taking the Fear Out of Digital T...

Workshop Overview Title: Taking the Fear Out of Digital Transformation Date: 7th July 2022 Time: 2pm (BST) Duration: 1 hour Register here Summary: The...

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“Vendor lock-in” – Are mid-tier accounting firms suffering from low-quality tech?
Accounting Firms

“Vendor lock-in” – Are mid-tier accounting firms suffering from low-quality...

2y Sam Alberti

“Vendor lock-in” – Are mid-tier accounting firms s...

Though costly, bespoke-made solutions could be the answer for some firms Read More...

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Webinar: MTD ITSA: Your first 100 days plan
Webinar

Webinar: MTD ITSA: Your first 100 days plan

17 March 2022
2y

Webinar: MTD ITSA: Your first 100 days plan

Overview Title: MTD ITSA: Your first 100 days plan Date: Thursday 17th March 2022 Time: 14:00 PM GMT Duration: 1 hour Register your place here. Summar...

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