Sam Alberti is deputy editor at Accountancy Age. He has spent the past two years covering a range of beats as a reporter and senior reporter, before taking on the role of Deputy Editor in January 2023. He previously covered people management and business transformation for HRD Connect. He is also an NCTJ-qualified news reporter with an MA in journalism.

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Neglect of upskilling detrimental to accounting profession, experts say
Accounting Firms

Neglect of upskilling detrimental to accounting profession, experts say

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Neglect of upskilling detrimental to accounting pr...

Nearly half of accountants have left a role due to a lack of training opportunities, new research indicates Read More...

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The Mid-Tier Power Index - Last chance to apply!
Accounting Firms

The Mid-Tier Power Index - Last chance to apply!

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The Mid-Tier Power Index - Last chance to apply!

Just four days remain for UK accounting firms to secure their entries for the brand new industry ranking Read More...

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Q&A: Azets CFO on the importance of financial strategy in accountancy
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Azets CFO on the importance of financial strategy in accountancy

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Q&A: Azets CFO on the importance of financial stra...

During a conversation with Accountancy Age, Azets' newly appointed CFO Beth Crosier breaks down the importance of financial strategy when it comes to ...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero, and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero, and more

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Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero,...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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The Mid-Tier Power Index – Two weeks remaining
Accounting Firms

The Mid-Tier Power Index – Two weeks remaining

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The Mid-Tier Power Index – Two weeks remaining

Time is running out for firms to secure their entries for the Accountancy Age’s new ranking Read More...

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UK R&D criteria to be tightened in system overhaul
Business

UK R&D criteria to be tightened in system overhaul

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UK R&D criteria to be tightened in system overhaul

New government proposals see scope widen in some areas but narrow in others Read More...

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Grant Thornton handed £2m fine by FRC over “fundamental” failings in Sports Direct audit
Accounting Firms

Grant Thornton handed £2m fine by FRC over “fundamental” failings in Sports...

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Grant Thornton handed £2m fine by FRC over “fundam...

The judgement concludes more than five years of probes into the audit firm’s accounts Read More...

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Client tech adoption “single greatest hurdle” for accountants, study finds
Accounting Software

Client tech adoption “single greatest hurdle” for accountants, study finds

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Client tech adoption “single greatest hurdle” for ...

Buy-in from clients is critical to ensure MTD compliance by April 2024 Read More...

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Talent shortages a key driver of accountancy M&A activity, experts say
Accounting Firms

Talent shortages a key driver of accountancy M&A activity, experts say

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Talent shortages a key driver of accountancy M&A a...

The need to plug skills gaps and address talent shortages is driving deal activity in the accounting industry Read More...

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FRC confirms overhaul of UK corporate governance code
Corporate Governance

FRC confirms overhaul of UK corporate governance code

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FRC confirms overhaul of UK corporate governance c...

The first update to the UK Corporate Governance Code in four years will see the creation of a stronger framework for reporting on internal controls an...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero and more

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Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero ...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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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...

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“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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UK accounting firms must prepare for crypto “tidal wave”
Professional Services

UK accounting firms must prepare for crypto “tidal wave”

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UK accounting firms must prepare for crypto “tidal...

An understanding of cryptocurrency and digital assets is no longer optional for advisory firms, according to market participants Read More...

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Q&A: Mazars on dissecting the UK’s draft audit reform bill
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Mazars on dissecting the UK’s draft audit reform bill

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Q&A: Mazars on dissecting the UK’s draft audit ref...

During a conversation with Accountancy Age, Mazars partner Bob Neate breaks down the draft audit reform bill, warning of a potential capacity issue fo...

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Accounting firms could “lose credibility” from MSC crackdown
Business

Accounting firms could “lose credibility” from MSC crackdown

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Accounting firms could “lose credibility” from MSC...

Accountants with contractor clients must take practical steps in an attempt to fly under HMRC’s radar Read More...

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Blunted audit reforms risk “pick ’n’ mix approach” to reporting
Audit

Blunted audit reforms risk “pick ’n’ mix approach” to reporting

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Blunted audit reforms risk “pick ’n’ mix approach”...

The FRC and major audit firms have criticised the UK government’s watered-down proposals Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, IRIS and more…
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, IRIS and more…

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, IRIS and m...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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“Damning” report highlights IR35 non-compliance in public sector
HMRC

“Damning” report highlights IR35 non-compliance in public sector

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“Damning” report highlights IR35 non-compliance in...

Whitehall departments could owe HMRC as much as £236m, according to the report Read More...

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Q&A: Moore Global CEO on culture and commoditisation
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Moore Global CEO on culture and commoditisation

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Q&A: Moore Global CEO on culture and commoditisati...

During a conversation with Accountancy Age, Colella outlined his “unique” background and his plans to separate Moore Global from the competition Read ...

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UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status with impending hike, study finds
Corporate Tax

UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status with impending hike, stud...

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UK will lose world-leading corporation tax status ...

The “dramatic” increase may spur similar action in other jurisdictions, according to one expert Read More...

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KPMG hit with £4.5m fine over Rolls-Royce bribery scandal
Audit

KPMG hit with £4.5m fine over Rolls-Royce bribery scandal

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KPMG hit with £4.5m fine over Rolls-Royce bribery ...

The big four auditor is being penalised for “conspiracy to corrupt and a failure to prevent bribery” Read More...

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Accountants need “back-up from HMRC” in MTD ITSA transition
HMRC

Accountants need “back-up from HMRC” in MTD ITSA transition

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Accountants need “back-up from HMRC” in MTD ITSA t...

HMRC intends to atone for poor communications during MTD for VAT, a spokesperson said Read More...

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BEIS outlines plan for UK adoption of new sustainability standards
ESG

BEIS outlines plan for UK adoption of new sustainability standards

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BEIS outlines plan for UK adoption of new sustaina...

Initiatives will include the endorsement, adoption and mandate of international standards, a UK government representative said Read More...

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Accounting firms must recognise “gravity of planning” for M&A
Mergers And Acquisitions

Accounting firms must recognise “gravity of planning” for M&A

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Accounting firms must recognise “gravity of planni...

Some of the more granular aspects of the M&A process are often forgotten or left until it’s too late, experts say Read More...

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Q&A: IFA director of professional standards Ian Waters
Practice

Q&A: IFA director of professional standards Ian Waters

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Q&A: IFA director of professional standards Ian Wa...

Accountancy Age spoke with the IFA's newly-appointed director of professional standards, Ian Waters, who outlined his background and the key goals for...

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HMRC takes “more aggressive” approach as transfer pricing investigations soar
Tax Avoidance

HMRC takes “more aggressive” approach as transfer pricing investigations so...

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HMRC takes “more aggressive” approach as transfer ...

Increased scrutiny of corporate profit shifting by HMRC generates its record rise in transfer pricing tax yield Read More...

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Anti-slavery efforts “unacceptable” among UK companies, FRC says
Corporate Governance

Anti-slavery efforts “unacceptable” among UK companies, FRC says

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Anti-slavery efforts “unacceptable” among UK compa...

One in ten businesses are failing to submit compulsory modern slavery statements Read More...

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