Cornwall crew lead the way for growing practices
Accounting Firms

Cornwall crew lead the way for growing practices

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Cornwall crew lead the way for growing practices

Expansion plans of Francis Clark and Bishop Fleming suggest more firm mergers Read More...

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Ex-Bridge partner's licence revoked by ICAEW
Accounting Firms

Ex-Bridge partner's licence revoked by ICAEW

13y Idris Nagri

Ex-Bridge partner's licence revoked by ICAEW

One of Bridge Business Recovery's founding partners James Bradney has his licence revoked by the ICAEW by "urgent order" Read More...

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Firm favourites: Cosying up to regulators
Accounting Firms

Firm favourites: Cosying up to regulators

13y Idris Nagri

Firm favourites: Cosying up to regulators

Firms, institutes and regulators are one big happy family, but what does this mean for professional oversight? Read More...

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Partnership agreements need a health check
Accounting Firms

Partnership agreements need a health check

13y Idris Nagri

Partnership agreements need a health check

Partnership agreements require regular checkups to mititgate against fatal flaws, says Miguel Pereira Read More...

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Costs hinder firms' ability to survive
Accounting Firms

Costs hinder firms' ability to survive

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Costs hinder firms' ability to survive

Running costs so high that many practices believe they will flounder if the situation deteriorates further Read More...

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US regulator courts China with joint inspections
Business Regulation

US regulator courts China with joint inspections

13y Idris Nagri

US regulator courts China with joint inspections

US regulators are courting China with calls for joint audit inspections, PCAOB chairman James Doty has revealed Read More...

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FRC in defence of 'comply or explain'
Business Regulation

FRC in defence of 'comply or explain'

13y Idris Nagri

FRC in defence of 'comply or explain'

Comply or explain is best principle for promoting strong corporate governance, FRC tells European Commission Read More...

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POB regulation report names and shames institutes
Practice Regulation

POB regulation report names and shames institutes

13y Idris Nagri

POB regulation report names and shames institutes

POB has for the first time named institutes in need of improvement in its annual report Read More...

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True and fair override 'alive and kicking'
Practice Regulation

True and fair override 'alive and kicking'

13y Idris Nagri

True and fair override 'alive and kicking'

True and fair override is still available in very rare circumstances, Accounting Standards Board insists Read More...

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FRC: Audit firms must pull their socks up
Audit

FRC: Audit firms must pull their socks up

13y Idris Nagri

FRC: Audit firms must pull their socks up

Audit inspectors find Big Four should do more to address regulators' concerns, while small firms still lag behind Read More...

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Will advisors rise to the SME challenge?
Accounting Firms

Will advisors rise to the SME challenge?

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Will advisors rise to the SME challenge?

Helping SMEs consolidate and grow is vital to the UK economy. Do accountants realise their place in all this? Read More...

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FRC numbers speak louder than words
Practice Regulation

FRC numbers speak louder than words

13y Idris Nagri

FRC numbers speak louder than words

The FRC's annual figures show its boards' activities are changing, yet how much does this tell us about the regulator's planned structural shake up? R...

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Liffe on the Fringe
People In Practice

Liffe on the Fringe

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Liffe on the Fringe

Management accountant Tom Goodliffe decides he's funny. Goes to Edinburgh Fringe. Read More...

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A Bridge too far
Business Recovery

A Bridge too far

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

A Bridge too far

Bridge Business Recovery's collpase is a tragedy, and was avoidable Read More...

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FRC's annual report points to change
Practice Regulation

FRC's annual report points to change

13y Idris Nagri

FRC's annual report points to change

The FRC's annual report indicates that its work and powers are being examined with a view to possible change Read More...

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FRC: No inquiry into BDO's Healthcare Locums audit
Practice Regulation

FRC: No inquiry into BDO's Healthcare Locums audit

13y Idris Nagri

FRC: No inquiry into BDO's Healthcare Locums audit

BDO not being investigated for its part in signing off accounts of beleaguered medical recruitment firm Healthcare Locums Read More...

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Going concern inquiry closed for submissions
Practice Regulation

Going concern inquiry closed for submissions

13y Idris Nagri

Going concern inquiry closed for submissions

The FRC's inquiry into going concern has closed and ACCA said while IFRS are fit for purpose, the time frame under consideration should be extended Re...

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New tax tactics, or 'same old' for HMRC?
Business Regulation

New tax tactics, or 'same old' for HMRC?

13y Idris Nagri

New tax tactics, or 'same old' for HMRC?

Despite a welter of new projects, PKF's John Cassidy tells advisors that HMRC hasn't really changed Read More...

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SFO reprieved in anti-crime overhaul
Business Regulation

SFO reprieved in anti-crime overhaul

13y Idris Nagri

SFO reprieved in anti-crime overhaul

Let-off for Richard Alderman's Serious Fraud Office despite formation of National Crime Agency Read More...

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Deloitte-fest at Great Portland Estates
Audit

Deloitte-fest at Great Portland Estates

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Deloitte-fest at Great Portland Estates

Nick Sanderson's appointment as FD at Great Portland Estates sends Kevin Reed's eyebrow all a-quiver Read More...

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FRC reacts with shock to Dame Barbara Mills' death
People In Practice

FRC reacts with shock to Dame Barbara Mills' death

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

FRC reacts with shock to Dame Barbara Mills' death

Baroness Hogg "shocked and immensely saddened" by Dame Barbara's death Read More...

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Tax advisor registration: power struggle?
Corporate Tax

Tax advisor registration: power struggle?

13y Idris Nagri

Tax advisor registration: power struggle?

Accountancy Age runs the rule over HMRC tax registration consultation to look at who will wield the authority Read More...

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Supercities must form firms' thinking
Accounting Firms

Supercities must form firms' thinking

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

Supercities must form firms' thinking

Business advisors must consider how to help burgeoning industries operating from hubs Read More...

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New system will improve tax quality, says HMRC chairman
Administration

New system will improve tax quality, says HMRC chairman

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

New system will improve tax quality, says HMRC cha...

Allowing advisors to input client data direct to HMRC will improve parties' relationships, says Mike Clasper Read More...

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HMRC chairman denies tax adviser "regulation"
Administration

HMRC chairman denies tax adviser "regulation"

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

HMRC chairman denies tax adviser "regulation"

Clasper: Taxman doesn't intend regulating advisors through proposed registration system Read More...

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FSA blasts BDO for takeover sponsorship failings
Practice Regulation

FSA blasts BDO for takeover sponsorship failings

13y Idris Nagri

FSA blasts BDO for takeover sponsorship failings

Firm chastised for its part in proposed takeover after trying to avoid reverse transaction Read More...

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ICAEW expects legal privilege court role
Administration

ICAEW expects legal privilege court role

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

ICAEW expects legal privilege court role

Institute's request to take part in Supreme Court hearing into legal professional privilege set for clearance Read More...

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