The top UK accounting scandals of 2019
Big Four

The top UK accounting scandals of 2019

6y Shannon Moyer

The top UK accounting scandals of 2019

Looking back on the financial scandals, auditing failures and fraudulent accounting of 2019 that made headlines and instigated industry change. Read M...

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People Moves: RSM, Duff & Phelps, Avalara and more
People Business

People Moves: RSM, Duff & Phelps, Avalara and more

6y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: RSM, Duff & Phelps, Avalara and more

Our weekly round-up of the accountancy industry’s people moves, featuring companies from across the UK. Read More...

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Proposed Level 6 degree apprenticeship backed by IFA and NHS
Training & CPD

Proposed Level 6 degree apprenticeship backed by IFA and NHS

6y Shannon Moyer

Proposed Level 6 degree apprenticeship backed by I...

Bridging the gap between Level 4 and 7 qualifications, the proposed Level 6 degree would act as middle-ground for new accountants. Read More...

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PwC review finds M&C Saatchi accounting errors totalling £11.6m
Big Four

PwC review finds M&C Saatchi accounting errors totalling £11.6m

6y Shannon Moyer

PwC review finds M&C Saatchi accounting errors tot...

Advertising agency M&C Saatchi has taken a £11.6m hit following an internal review by PwC, doubling the original £6.4m loss the company announced in A...

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Isle of Man looks to hire hundreds of accountants in 2020
People Business

Isle of Man looks to hire hundreds of accountants in 2020

6y Shannon Moyer

Isle of Man looks to hire hundreds of accountants ...

A new campaign is seeking to recruit hundreds of accountants in 2020 to work on the Isle of Man, highlighting the companies and opportunities availabl...

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People Moves: ACCA elections, Chiene + Tait, and Newby Castleman
People Business

People Moves: ACCA elections, Chiene + Tait, and Newby Castleman

6y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: ACCA elections, Chiene + Tait, and N...

The ACCA has elected several professionals to leadership positions within the membership body, while Chiene + Tait welcomes an industry veteran and Ne...

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Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualifications worldwide
Career

Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualifications worldwide

6y Shannon Moyer

Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualificat...

With accounting qualifications and standards varying around the world, here’s the best way to take your UK credentials with you wherever you go. Read ...

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EY Foundation charity supports record number of young people
People Business

EY Foundation charity supports record number of young people

6y Shannon Moyer

EY Foundation charity supports record number of yo...

The EY Foundation charity supports a new wave of talent, helping to fight postcode inequality and provide valuable work experience to underprivileged ...

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People Moves: RSM, Mazars, BDO and MHA Monahan
Accounting Firms

People Moves: RSM, Mazars, BDO and MHA Monahan

6y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: RSM, Mazars, BDO and MHA Monahan

Three major mid-sized firms have welcomed new partners into their offices, while an industry veteran retires from MHA Monahan. Read More...

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Black Friday sales may topple tax thresholds in the EU and US
Business

Black Friday sales may topple tax thresholds in the EU and US

6y Shannon Moyer

Black Friday sales may topple tax thresholds in th...

With the holiday season fast approaching, UK companies should be aware of EU VAT and US sales tax thresholds before selling overseas. Read More...

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People Moves: Sackers, Cowgills, Duff & Phelps and more
Accounting Firms

People Moves: Sackers, Cowgills, Duff & Phelps and more

6y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: Sackers, Cowgills, Duff & Phelps and...

New partners, associates, managers and advisors have joined onto tax, advisory and accountancy firms across the country. Read More...

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CreDec announces bank-bypassing software for SMEs
Accounting Software

CreDec announces bank-bypassing software for SMEs

6y Shannon Moyer

CreDec announces bank-bypassing software for SMEs

Launching with Xero compatibility, this new system bypasses Internet banking to allow SMEs and accountants to send payments directly through the platf...

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Navigating MTD changes and stress with technology
MTD

Navigating MTD changes and stress with technology

6y Shannon Moyer

Navigating MTD changes and stress with technology

The upcoming MTD rollouts open up avenues for accountancy firms to update their technology, but these technological changes may place undue stress on ...

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It's not me, it's you: Breaking off client relationships the right way
Accounting Firms

It's not me, it's you: Breaking off client relationships the right way

6y Shannon Moyer

It's not me, it's you: Breaking off client relatio...

Breaking the client-accountant relationship can be both daunting and exciting, but there are a few areas for firms to consider before making the break...

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People Moves: New partner and directors announced at Grant Thornton, RSM and more
People In Practice

People Moves: New partner and directors announced at Grant Thornton, RSM an...

6y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: New partner and directors announced ...

Firms across the UK have welcomed a wave of talent, with partners joining RSM and Crowe, and several directors joining Grant Thornton, FRP, and DSG Ch...

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Challenger firms find FTSE 350-adjacent niches before CMA rule changes
Practice

Challenger firms find FTSE 350-adjacent niches before CMA rule changes

6y Shannon Moyer

Challenger firms find FTSE 350-adjacent niches bef...

Amid scandals, fee increases and legislation change, challenger firms have begun to reap the benefits of an audit industry shift. Read More...

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New ACCA policy report places focus on corporate transparency
Regulation

New ACCA policy report places focus on corporate transparency

6y Shannon Moyer

New ACCA policy report places focus on corporate t...

The ACCA's new guidelines for company taxation range from ethical considerations to revised policies on tax evasion, with new considerations for tax a...

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Why accountants should be mindful about financial wellbeing
People Business

Why accountants should be mindful about financial wellbeing

6y Shannon Moyer

Why accountants should be mindful about financial ...

Check out this video, made in partnership with the charity CABA, for advice on achieving financial stability, understanding financial wellbeing in the...

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RPA stands to benefit accountants and firms, says UiPath EMEA SVP
Accounting Software

RPA stands to benefit accountants and firms, says UiPath EMEA SVP

6y Shannon Moyer

RPA stands to benefit accountants and firms, says ...

Robots might be coming to take the 'grunt work' out of accountancy jobs and make them better, according to RPA platform UiPath's SVP and managing dire...

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People moves: Deloitte, Cooper Parry, Quantuma and more
People In Practice

People moves: Deloitte, Cooper Parry, Quantuma and more

6y Shannon Moyer

People moves: Deloitte, Cooper Parry, Quantuma and...

Firms across the UK have appointed new directors, partners and financial officers, including Deloitte UK, Sayer Vincent and Cooper Parry. Read More...

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Deloitte auditor accused of recklesness at FRC tribunal
Audit

Deloitte auditor accused of recklesness at FRC tribunal

6y Shannon Moyer

Deloitte auditor accused of recklesness at FRC tri...

On the first day of the long-running Financial Reporting Council's disciplinary tribunal, Deloitte's auditors have been called "reckless" and subjecti...

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People Moves: KPMG UK, Grant Thornton, Markel Tax and more
People Practice

People Moves: KPMG UK, Grant Thornton, Markel Tax and more

6y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: KPMG UK, Grant Thornton, Markel Tax ...

Several accountancy and tax firms have hired and promoted staff, including Chiene + Tait, SME-focused Champion Accountants and TaxAssist, among others...

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Learn automation systems or be left behind, professionals say
Technology

Learn automation systems or be left behind, professionals say

6y Shannon Moyer

Learn automation systems or be left behind, profes...

As automation systems and programmes become more widely-used across the accountancy sector, professionals are urging the industry to keep up with the ...

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Moore Global chairman Richard Moore to step down after 15 years
Company News

Moore Global chairman Richard Moore to step down after 15 years

6y Shannon Moyer

Moore Global chairman Richard Moore to step down a...

Following his appointment to chairman in 2004, Richard Moore helped grow the company's revenues from the millions to the billions, operating in over 1...

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BDO's annual report shows overall growth thanks to mid-market focus
Business

BDO's annual report shows overall growth thanks to mid-market focus

6y Shannon Moyer

BDO's annual report shows overall growth thanks to...

BDO's annual report shows growth across several sectors within the company, following its February 2019 merger with Moore Stephens. Read More...

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Podcast: Inside Accountancy Episode 3 – Accounting for your freelance clients
Business

Podcast: Inside Accountancy Episode 3 – Accounting for your freelance clien...

6y Shannon Moyer

Podcast: Inside Accountancy Episode 3 – Accounting...

In Episode 3 of Inside Accountancy, Accountancy Age reporter Shannon Moyer talks to Richard Hepburn of Gorilla Accounting about IR35, digital solution...

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People Moves: Multiple tax, accounting firms see partner, director growth
People In Practice

People Moves: Multiple tax, accounting firms see partner, director growth

6y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: Multiple tax, accounting firms see p...

Price Bailey, The Wilkes Partnership, Mercer & Hole, Smith & Williamson and Shoosmiths have all welcomed new high-level staff into their firms through...

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