Battle lines drawn over auditors’ role in combating fraud
Audit

Battle lines drawn over auditors’ role in combating fraud

2y Lawrie Holmes

Battle lines drawn over auditors’ role in combatin...

Improvements in the corporate governance code and a new regulator could provide the impetus for auditors to take a bigger role in fraud detection, tho...

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Changing ‘perception’ of accountancy profession key to attracting Gen Z
Skills

Changing ‘perception’ of accountancy profession key to attracting Gen Z

2y Greg Noble

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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Audit scandals rendering profession ‘unattractive’ to newcomers
Accounting Firms

Audit scandals rendering profession ‘unattractive’ to newcomers

2y Greg Noble

Audit scandals rendering profession ‘unattractive’...

The FRC has overseen a major uptick in audit enforcement activity recently, with the regulator issuing fines of £33.3m in 2022, a 77% increase from th...

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Accounting profession must collaborate to keep up with tech developments, experts say
Talent

Accounting profession must collaborate to keep up with tech developments, ...

2y Greg Noble

Accounting profession must collaborate to keep up ...

ICAS will undertake a major chartered accountant syllabus refresh in 2024 Read More...

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The tax function is an 'evolving beast'
Big Four

The tax function is an 'evolving beast'

2y Greg Noble

The tax function is an 'evolving beast'

The ERP system has evolved from being the finance data house to a tool that can power more business decision-making Read More...

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Online presence: The new frontier for UK accountants
Practice

Online presence: The new frontier for UK accountants

2y Finbarr Toesland

Online presence: The new frontier for UK accountan...

Distinctive and innovative websites play a crucial role in positioning accountancy firms as trusted leaders in the digital age, attracting top talent,...

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

FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith Irish acquisition

2y 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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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 accountanc...

2y 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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Audit teams must collaborate to weather economic storm, experts say
Audit

Audit teams must collaborate to weather economic storm, experts say

2y Greg Noble

Audit teams must collaborate to weather economic s...

33% of organisations have incorporated auditing measures to enhance resiliency against macroeconomic uncertainty into their regular audit practices Re...

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Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wait times
Accounting Firms

Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wait times

2y Sam Alberti

Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wai...

The tax authority has faced increasing backlash due to dwindling service levels in recent months Read More...

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People moves: Mazars, BDO contribute to mid-market activity surge
Accounting Firms

People moves: Mazars, BDO contribute to mid-market activity surge

2y Greg Noble

People moves: Mazars, BDO contribute to mid-market...

This month saw a series of appointments and promotions from the industry's mid-tier firm Read More...

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KPMG and PwC sanctioned by FRC for Eddie Stobart audits
Accounting Firms

KPMG and PwC sanctioned by FRC for Eddie Stobart audits

2y Greg Noble

KPMG and PwC sanctioned by FRC for Eddie Stobart a...

After cooperating with the inquiry, the firms and partners received a reduction in fines 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

2y 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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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

2y 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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WATCH: Baker Tilly International CEO on mid-market turbulence
Accounting Firms

WATCH: Baker Tilly International CEO on mid-market turbulence

2y Sam Alberti

WATCH: Baker Tilly International CEO on mid-market...

Francesca Lagerberg sheds light on how practice strategy is helping to guide more than 140 member firms through global turbulence 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

2y 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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DEI initiatives: How Mazars, Haysmacintyre hope to win the talent war
Accounting Firms

DEI initiatives: How Mazars, Haysmacintyre hope to win the talent war

2y Greg Noble

DEI initiatives: How Mazars, Haysmacintyre hope to...

DEI initiatives can help accountancy firms put their best foot forward with the youngest generation in the workforce, experts suggest Read More...

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May People Moves: Mid-market firms shuffle accountancy talent
Practice

May People Moves: Mid-market firms shuffle accountancy talent

2y Greg Noble

May People Moves: Mid-market firms shuffle account...

In May, we unpack the wave of activity in several mid-market firms, as well as the latest moves across regulators and trade bodies Read More...

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Tech and meaningful work boost accounting talent pipeline
Recruitment

Tech and meaningful work boost accounting talent pipeline

2y Nick Williams

Tech and meaningful work boost accounting talent p...

Ahead of its Get Connected events in Birmingham and Manchester, QuickBooks is promoting the role of tech for talent retention, more meaningful work, a...

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FRC announces major overhaul of UK Corporate Governance Code
Audit

FRC announces major overhaul of UK Corporate Governance Code

2y Sam Alberti

FRC announces major overhaul of UK Corporate Gover...

The proposals form part of an ongoing overhaul of audit and corporate governance in the UK Read More...

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FRC minimum standard for audit committees ‘a step in the right direction’
Audit

FRC minimum standard for audit committees ‘a step in the right direction’

2y Greg Noble

FRC minimum standard for audit committees ‘a step ...

But it may not be the solution to building consistently high-quality audits 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...

2y 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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Mid-tier advisory services see growth amid Big Four cuts
Accounting Firms

Mid-tier advisory services see growth amid Big Four cuts

2y Greg Noble

Mid-tier advisory services see growth amid Big Fou...

Last month it was reported that Deloitte would be cutting approximately 1,200 jobs in the United States, making it the latest of the Big Four accounti...

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Sustainable accounting: The future of talent management
ESG

Sustainable accounting: The future of talent management

2y 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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FRC to investigate Deloitte’s audit of Joules
Audit

FRC to investigate Deloitte’s audit of Joules

2y Greg Noble

FRC to investigate Deloitte’s audit of Joules

The investigation comes six months after Deloitte were hit with a £1.25m fine Read More...

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UK accounting sector needs to put more emphasis on its people
Recruitment

UK accounting sector needs to put more emphasis on its people

2y Rachael King

UK accounting sector needs to put more emphasis on...

Latest review of top 100 firms reveals attrition rates are rising. Firms will need to think about what sets them apart to remain competitive in tight ...

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Professional scepticism requires ‘right’ culture
Accounting Firms

Professional scepticism requires ‘right’ culture

2y Greg Noble

Professional scepticism requires ‘right’ culture

Hill says the main issue regarding professional scepticism is human behaviour, particularly when working towards tight deadlines and budgets Read More...

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