Deloitte's FTSE350 proposed cap would present mid-tier firms with audit opportunity
Audit

Deloitte's FTSE350 proposed cap would present mid-tier firms with audit opp...

5y Chris Jewers

Deloitte's FTSE350 proposed cap would present mid-...

This latest suggestion from Deloitte, if implemented by the government, would see the Big Four each restricted to 20 per cent of FTSE 350 market. This...

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In Pictures - British Accountancy Awards
British Accountancy Awards

In Pictures - British Accountancy Awards

5y Chris Jewers

In Pictures - British Accountancy Awards

Relive the British Accountancy Awards with some of the best pictures from the night. Read More...

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Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed by FRC
Accounting Firms

Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed by FRC

5y Chris Jewers

Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed...

The FRC has the power to investigate Thomas Cook’s auditors and any accountants that work for the company who are registered with a professional body ...

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Interview – Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Part 3
People In Practice

Interview – Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Part 3

5y Chris Jewers

Interview – Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Par...

Accountancy Age sat down with Jean Stephens, the Global CEO of audit, tax and consulting network RSM, to discuss her thirteen years in this role. In t...

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KPMG to manage Thomas Cook liquidation
Professional Services

KPMG to manage Thomas Cook liquidation

5y Chris Jewers

KPMG to manage Thomas Cook liquidation

KPMG will manage the liquidation of the more than 550 Thomas Cook high-street branches across the UK, while AlixPartners has been appointed to liquida...

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HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters - Reaction
HMRC

HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters - Reaction

5y Chris Jewers

HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters -...

Tim Willcox, Joanna Gosling and David Eades were targeted by HMRC as part of a crackdown on freelancers using personal services companies to avoid cer...

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Podcast: Inside Accountancy Episode 2 - Late payments
Business

Podcast: Inside Accountancy Episode 2 - Late payments

5y Chris Jewers

Podcast: Inside Accountancy Episode 2 - Late payme...

In Episode 2 of Inside Accountancy, Accountancy Age reporter Chris Jewers discusses the issue of late payments with Dr Louise Beaumont. Read More...

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Tilney and Smith & Williamson announce merger agreement
Mergers And Acquisitions

Tilney and Smith & Williamson announce merger agreement

5y Chris Jewers

Tilney and Smith & Williamson announce merger agre...

The combined business will be called Tilney Smith & Williamson, and will have a combined £45bn worth of assets under its management. The transaction i...

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PwC annual report shows increased demand due to uncertainty
Big Four

PwC annual report shows increased demand due to uncertainty

5y Chris Jewers

PwC annual report shows increased demand due to un...

The firm has increased its UK revenue, which includes revenues for PwC Middle East by 12% to £4.2m for the year ended 30 June 2019. Read More...

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Interview - Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Part 2
People In Practice

Interview - Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Part 2

5y Chris Jewers

Interview - Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Par...

Accountancy Age sat down with Jean Stephens, the Global CEO of audit, tax and consulting network RSM, to discuss her thirteen years in this role. In t...

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Interview - Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Part 1
People Practice

Interview - Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Part 1

5y Chris Jewers

Interview - Jean Stephens, Global CEO of RSM – Par...

Accountancy Age sat down with Jean Stephens, the Global CEO of audit, tax and consulting network RSM, to discuss her thirteen years in this role, RSM’...

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Growth of technology projects helps EY post record global revenues
Technology

Growth of technology projects helps EY post record global revenues

5y Chris Jewers

Growth of technology projects helps EY post record...

In its report, the global accounting firm cited its use of artificial intelligence, specifically EY document intelligence, as a system that has allowe...

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New National Training Academy launched by MHA
Training & CPD

New National Training Academy launched by MHA

5y Chris Jewers

New National Training Academy launched by MHA

The initiative will provide training materials and courses for staff, including professional accountancy qualifications, soft skills such as mentoring...

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Payroll: SME employees making pay check errors need accountant's expertise
Personal Tax

Payroll: SME employees making pay check errors need accountant's expertise

5y Chris Jewers

Payroll: SME employees making pay check errors nee...

The survey found that the problem was particularly prevalent among employees of smaller businesses, with 77% of SME employees believing, incorrectly, ...

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Two partners who quit KPMG over bullying launch own firm
Company News

Two partners who quit KPMG over bullying launch own firm

5y Chris Jewers

Two partners who quit KPMG over bullying launch ow...

Maggie Brereton and Ina Kjaer have registered Eos Deal Advisory, naming their firm after the Greek goddess of the dawn, with a plan to break from mach...

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ICAEW Chief warns of further audit walk-outs to protect reputation
Audit

ICAEW Chief warns of further audit walk-outs to protect reputation

5y Chris Jewers

ICAEW Chief warns of further audit walk-outs to pr...

Michael Izza, ICAEW’s Chief Executive, said that the industry is facing ‘a watershed moment’ as auditors come under heavy scrutiny and criticism over ...

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Accountants feel AI will positively impact their profession - CABA
Technology

Accountants feel AI will positively impact their profession - CABA

5y Chris Jewers

Accountants feel AI will positively impact their p...

The charity that supports the wellbeing of chartered accountants surveyed 251 accountants and found that 52% believe that AI will have a positive impa...

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Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, PCAOB finds audits lacking
Audit

Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, PCAOB finds audits lacking

5y Chris Jewers

Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, P...

A round-up of the key audit news in the last week, commencing from the 26th August 2019. Read More...

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Watchdog finds only half of charity audits met benchmark
Audit

Watchdog finds only half of charity audits met benchmark

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Watchdog finds only half of charity audits met ben...

The Charity Commission for England and Wales has accused some auditors of ‘letting the profession and charities down’, after the sample of 296 chariti...

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Deloitte reports revenue rise of 10.9% to £3.97bn
Accounting Firms

Deloitte reports revenue rise of 10.9% to £3.97bn

5y Chris Jewers

Deloitte reports revenue rise of 10.9% to £3.97bn

This figure is up from £3.58bn in 2018, where the Big Four firm was second on Accountancy Age’s 50+50 list of accountancy firms. If they posted their ...

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Boris Johnson should order a Loan Charge review before it's too late
Tax

Boris Johnson should order a Loan Charge review before it's too late

5y Chris Jewers

Boris Johnson should order a Loan Charge review be...

It is easy to see why many contractors and freelancers are worried about the impact of this charge. If the charge is not suspended, up to 50,000 peopl...

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Audit news round-up - Sports Direct saga continues, GE 'accounting fraud'
Audit

Audit news round-up - Sports Direct saga continues, GE 'accounting fraud'

5y Chris Jewers

Audit news round-up - Sports Direct saga continues...

Mike Ashely’s high street giant is now turning to mid-tier firms, and has reportedly approached BDO and Mazars about a possible tender process. Read M...

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ICAEW calls for more flexible Apprenticeship Levy
Training & CPD

ICAEW calls for more flexible Apprenticeship Levy

5y Chris Jewers

ICAEW calls for more flexible Apprenticeship Levy

The accountancy sector has benefited significantly from apprenticeships, which have helped plug the skills gap and support growth among small practice...

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Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased in H1 2019
Security

Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased in H1 2019

5y Chris Jewers

Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased ...

Roy Waligora, KPMG UK head of investigations said: “We are noting a worrying move from criminals simply hacking as a means to an end to being industri...

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Tilney and Smith & Williamson confirm merger talks
Mergers And Acquisitions

Tilney and Smith & Williamson confirm merger talks

5y Chris Jewers

Tilney and Smith & Williamson confirm merger talks

A merger between the two firms would form a £45bn group and one of the largest wealth managers in the UK, in terms of assets managed. Read More...

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Audit news round-up
Audit

Audit news round-up

5y Chris Jewers

Audit news round-up

It has been a busy week for the large accountancy firms, which has seen Grant Thornton quitting Sports Direct leaving the retail giant in audit-limbo,...

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Grants awarded to drive SME lending and payment service development
Accounting Software

Grants awarded to drive SME lending and payment service development

5y Chris Jewers

Grants awarded to drive SME lending and payment se...

Board of Banking Competition Remedies awards £10m grants to four fintechs, including Modulr, to drive expansion of lending or payments services to SME...

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