FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith Irish acquisition

Accounting Firms FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith Irish acquisition

5m Greg Noble

FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith ...

MKS has acquired Irish firm Moore, in a bid to increase its international reach Read More...

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Tory MP: IR35 has become ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

Contracting Tory MP: IR35 has become ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

5m Sam Alberti

Tory MP: IR35 has become ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

According to the senior Conservative, the Tory party must have one eye on the next general election in deciding the future of the off-payroll working ...

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ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountancy profession

Accounting Firms ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountancy profession

5m Greg Noble

ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young ...

The standards will become effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2024 Read More...

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Tackling the cash basis conundrum

Contracting Tackling the cash basis conundrum

5m Emma Rawson, ATT Technical Officer

Tackling the cash basis conundrum

ATT technical officer, Emma Rawson, looks at the pros and cons of the income tax cash basis and HMRC’s attempts to increase its take up Read More...

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Business owners need certainty to encourage them to retain UK businesses, experts say

Business Business owners need certainty to encourage them to retain UK businesses, experts say

5m Greg Noble

Business owners need certainty to encourage them t...

23% of business owners having hastened their plans to either sell or wind down their businesses Read More...

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Generative AI to play potentially ‘transformative’ role in tax

Business Generative AI to play potentially ‘transformative’ role in tax

5m Sam Alberti

Generative AI to play potentially ‘transformative’...

The technology can go beyond clerical usage and assist with the delivery of advisory services, experts say Read More...

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Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 growth

Business Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 growth

5m Jonathan Ashworth, Chief economist, ACCA

Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 ...

Jonathan Ashworth, ACCA's chief economist, outlines why the UK economy faces challenges as inflation rises and risks intensify Read More...

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Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for sustainability reporting

ESG Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for sustainability reporting

5m Sam Alberti

Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for su...

The long-awaited standards will help businesses 'tell their sustainability story', the ISSB said Read More...

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How social media can equip accountants to grow their practice

Business How social media can equip accountants to grow their practice

5m Oliver Kiddell

How social media can equip accountants to grow the...

At Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK, we understand that customers are looking for us to help them with their journey beyond technology. In this piec...

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UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflation stagnates and interest rates soar

Business UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflation stagnates and interest rates soar

6m Sam Alberti

UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflatio...

UK inflation has surpassed 5% for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis Read More...

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The crucial role of auditors and accountants in the climate change fight

Audit The crucial role of auditors and accountants in the climate change fight

6m Simon Konsta, Disputes partner, DAC Beachcroft

The crucial role of auditors and accountants in th...

With climate litigation on the rise, boardroom behaviour must adapt - accountants and auditors are central to this Read More...

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IR35: Government set to tackle ‘murky’ umbrella company market

Contracting IR35: Government set to tackle ‘murky’ umbrella company market

6m Sam Alberti

IR35: Government set to tackle ‘murky’ umbrella co...

The fresh proposals mark the end of a 14-month wait for the findings of a public consultation Read More...

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ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting firms to tap into

ESG ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting firms to tap into

6m Sam Alberti

ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting fi...

As Menzies becomes the latest accounting firm to launch an ESG service line, Accountancy Age looks at the factors for and again investing in sustainab...

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IR35 liabilities in public sector reach £300m

Contracting IR35 liabilities in public sector reach £300m

6m Sam Alberti

IR35 liabilities in public sector reach £300m

The UKRI follows the DWP and DEFRA in being handed hefty tax bills Read More...

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Outsourcing: A dynamic solution to combat the UK accounting sector’s talent woes

Business Outsourcing: A dynamic solution to combat the UK accounting sector’s talent woes

7m Nash Riggins

Outsourcing: A dynamic solution to combat the UK a...

With increasing competition in the market, outsourcing has emerged as a dynamic opportunity for partners to deliver cost savings and better value to c...

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Hint of future tax reductions welcomed but won’t quell uncertainty

Business Hint of future tax reductions welcomed but won’t quell uncertainty

7m Greg Noble

Hint of future tax reductions welcomed but won’t q...

The Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK economy shrank by 0.3% in March after the economy grew by 0.1% in the previous three months Re...

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ISSB transition respite will provide 'more consistency'

Business Regulation ISSB transition respite will provide 'more consistency'

7m Greg Noble

ISSB transition respite will provide 'more consist...

The ISSB revealed that it will offer transitional aid to companies as they implement S1 (general requirements) and S2 (climate) Read More...

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Direct collaboration between finance and accounting ‘critical’, experts say

Accounting Software Direct collaboration between finance and accounting ‘critical’, experts say

7m Sam Alberti

Direct collaboration between finance and accountin...

Technology could enable this by allowing teams to 'speak the same language' Read More...

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Sustainable accounting: The future of talent management

ESG Sustainable accounting: The future of talent management

7m Nash Riggins

Sustainable accounting: The future of talent manag...

Motivation and productivity can bolster a firm’s ability to retain and attract talent. But small commitments towards reducing your firm’s carbon footp...

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Smarter Regulation plans ‘long overdue’ for temporary workers

Brexit & Economy Smarter Regulation plans ‘long overdue’ for temporary workers

7m Sam Alberti

Smarter Regulation plans ‘long overdue’ for tempor...

The proposed changes to employment law will save businesses £1bn per year, the policy paper argues Read More...

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Dains and Isosceles: a new type of partnership

Business Dains and Isosceles: a new type of partnership

7m Nash Riggins

Dains and Isosceles: a new type of partnership

In order to stay competitive and better serve clients, leading UK accountancy firm Dains and Finance Director outsourcing specialist Isosceles have te...

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April People Moves: Big Four firm announces new head of ESG

Accounting Firms April People Moves: Big Four firm announces new head of ESG

7m Greg Noble

April People Moves: Big Four firm announces new he...

This month saw a flurry of appointments and promotions from the industries mid-tier firms Read More...

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Market split on harsher treatment for tax avoiders

Contracting Market split on harsher treatment for tax avoiders

7m Sam Alberti

Market split on harsher treatment for tax avoiders

A new HMRC consultation will assess whether to criminalise the failure to comply with a Stop Notice Read More...

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HMRC launches ‘potentially game-changing’ IR35 review

Contracting HMRC launches ‘potentially game-changing’ IR35 review

7m Sam Alberti

HMRC launches ‘potentially game-changing’ IR35 rev...

A review of the controversial issue is long overdue, sources say Read More...

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Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study finds

Business Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study finds

7m Sam Alberti

Over half of SMEs opposed to R&D reform, study fin...

'The scheme needs to be set out in a better way than the government is proposing' Read More...

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AI assisted sustainability assurance can address market capacity shortage

ESG AI assisted sustainability assurance can address market capacity shortage

7m Greg Noble

AI assisted sustainability assurance can address m...

80% of ESG reporting had limited assurance in 2021, a 3% drop from 2019 Read More...

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Accountants’ economic confidence edges up for third consecutive quarter

Brexit & Economy Accountants’ economic confidence edges up for third consecutive quarter

8m Sam Alberti

Accountants’ economic confidence edges up for thir...

The survey paints a “brightening” picture of the global economy, according to the ACCA Read More...

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