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Autumn Statement preview 2023
Jeremy Hunt has made it clear that his main priority is to continue to reduce inflation ahead of the next election Read More...
View articleFlexible working ‘essential’ in helping women progress into senior position...
Flexible working ‘essential’ in helping women prog...
In 2019, the a survey conducted by the FRC highlighted that only 17% of women held partner-level positions Read More...
View articleAccountancy people moves: October 2023
The ICAEW has announced the appointment of its forthcoming chief executive Read More...
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Sign upVeteran Conservative MP IR35 tenacity ‘welcomed’ by industry
Veteran Conservative MP IR35 tenacity ‘welcomed’ b...
Sir John Redwood is advocating for Jeremy Hunt to include a series of “economical” tax reductions in his November 22 Autumn Statement Read More...
View articleSignificant tax changes in Autumn Statement could be viewed ‘negatively’ by...
Significant tax changes in Autumn Statement could ...
The cumulative corporation tax earnings from April to September reached £43.3 billion Read More...
View articleKPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting practice
KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting...
The recent advisory cuts at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...
View articleBig four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market
Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier mar...
The recent redundancies at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...
View articleESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO
ESG must be essential part of business strategy, s...
79% of businesses where the importance of ESG principles had increased between 2019 and 2023, reported that customer retention had improved Read More...
View articleKPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Carillion demise
KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Car...
KPMG was initially fined £30 million, but the penalty was subsequently decreased by 30% due to its cooperation throughout the five-year investigation ...
View articleUpskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, expert...
Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred...
A data scientist tends to stay in their position for approximately 1.7 years on average Read More...
View articleAccountancy people moves: September 2023
Accountancy people moves: September 2023
This month saw a number of major appointments from mid-market players, including RSM and BDO Read More...
View articleFRC: Financial reporting quality 'vital' amid economic turbulence
FRC: Financial reporting quality 'vital' amid econ...
Continuing econonmic uncertainty serves as a reminder to businesses that consistent, high-quality financial reporting is more important than ever, a F...
View articleAccounting firms disagree on future of CGT as General Election looms
Accounting firms disagree on future of CGT as Gene...
CGT receipts have increased by over 100% in the past five years and reached a record level of £18bn in the last year alone, and a further 18% increase...
View articleEmbracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent
Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to att...
A recent study conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that 75% of businesses in the UK currently provide flexible work options, includ...
View articleAccountancy Blueprint: Navigating mid-market mergers
Accountancy Blueprint: Navigating mid-market merge...
For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an invaluable compass to navigate confidently and purposefully Read Mo...
View articleWATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA
WATCH: Scepticism growing towards MTD for ITSA
The most recent postponement marks the fifth time that MTD for ITSA has been pushed back from its initial target date of April 2018 Read More...
View articleBusinesses ‘welcome’ BoE’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged
Businesses ‘welcome’ BoE’s decision to leave inter...
The decision signifies the end of a string of 14 successive rate increases implemented since late 2021, but pause may only be temporary Read More...
View articleGovernment and accountants must show pandemic-level ‘agility’ to achieve su...
Government and accountants must show pandemic-leve...
The UK is set to meet only 17% of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Read More...
View articleImpact of interest rates on businesses will become more visible over the ne...
Impact of interest rates on businesses will become...
The Bank of England increased interest rates to 5.25% in August, the highest it has been in 15 years Read More...
View articleIR35 double taxation removal could be ‘huge moment’
IR35 double taxation removal could be ‘huge moment...
In April 2023, HMRC launched a consultation on the IR35 off-payroll working rules, with the prospect of eradicating the double taxation problem Read M...
View articleAugust People Moves: A series of mid-market promotions
August People Moves: A series of mid-market promot...
This month saw restructuring and insolvency trade body R3 select a new chair for R3 Northern Ireland Read More...
View articleCooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquisition of Haines Watts Lon...
Cooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquis...
The expansion boosts Cooper Parry’s workforce to 1,150 employees and increases its turnover to £125 million Read More...
View articleSaffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organisation, says firm
Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organi...
The rebrand has been touted as a major milestone in the firm’s 160-year history Read More...
View articleGovernment must make ‘concrete actions’ to support small businesses
Government must make ‘concrete actions’ to support...
Insolvency statistics in the UK for the second quarter of 2023 were the highest since 2009 with 83% of them relating to small businesses Read More...
View articleAudit reform omission shows it is ‘not a priority’ for government
Audit reform omission shows it is ‘not a priority’...
Ministers had committed to overhauling the audit and corporate governance systems in response to scandals at companies like retailer BHS in 2016 and P...
View articleNet Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs
90% of businesses lack clarity on how to play their part in the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target Read More...
View articleChanging ‘perception’ of accountancy profession key to attracting Gen Z
Changing ‘perception’ of accountancy profession ke...
66% of 16-25-year-olds believe there is a shortage of accountancy careers advice available Read More...
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