Cooper Parry becomes UK’s largest accountancy B Corp - will more firms follow?

Accounting Firms Cooper Parry becomes UK’s largest accountancy B Corp - will more firms follow?

3m Sam Alberti

Cooper Parry becomes UK’s largest accountancy B Co...

Cooper Parry is just the second top-100 firm in the UK to attain B Corp status Read More...

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Changes abound – adapting to the new audit landscape

Audit Changes abound – adapting to the new audit landscape

3m Phil Crooks

Changes abound – adapting to the new audit landsca...

Phil Crooks, managing director at Berkeley Research Group, outlines the key changes to the audit landscape in 2023. Read More...

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Windsor Framework: an opportunity for the advisory role

Accounting Firms Windsor Framework: an opportunity for the advisory role

3m Greg Noble

Windsor Framework: an opportunity for the advisory...

The protocol is the part of the Brexit deal which sets Northern Ireland's trade rules Read More...

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Advisory services are key to the future growth of accountancy practices

Consulting Advisory services are key to the future growth of accountancy practices

3m Rachael King

Advisory services are key to the future growth of ...

UK accountancy practices can unlock growth potential and remain competitive by transitioning to advisory/consultancy services, possessing the right sk...

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LISTEN: How organisations can handle resistance to change when implementing new technologies

Skills LISTEN: How organisations can handle resistance to change when implementing new technologies

3m Liam Joyce

LISTEN: How organisations can handle resistance to...

Accountancy practices should ensure they have the correct strategies in place to manage employee resistance when introducing new technologies Read Mor...

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Carillion scandal highlights lack of ‘real competitors’ in UK audit

Audit Carillion scandal highlights lack of ‘real competitors’ in UK audit

3m Sam Alberti

Carillion scandal highlights lack of ‘real competi...

KPMG's settlement of the £1.3bn legal claim highlights longstanding weaknesses in the audit sector, experts say Read More...

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R&D exodus for UK STEM amid ‘complexity and uncertainty’

HMRC R&D exodus for UK STEM amid ‘complexity and uncertainty’

3m Sam Alberti

R&D exodus for UK STEM amid ‘complexity and uncert...

Half of all STEM businesses plan to move R&D activity overseas due to forthcoming changes Read More...

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BDO’s new head of deal advisory, Gurpal Ahluwalia: Sectorisation key to client focus

Accounting Firms BDO’s new head of deal advisory, Gurpal Ahluwalia: Sectorisation key to client focus

3m Greg Noble

BDO’s new head of deal advisory, Gurpal Ahluwalia:...

The new head of deal advisory and strategy will officially begin his new role July 1 2023 Read More...

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Mazars: ‘Accounting issue’ to blame for local authority audit delays

Audit Mazars: ‘Accounting issue’ to blame for local authority audit delays

4m Sam Alberti

Mazars: ‘Accounting issue’ to blame for local auth...

Challenges with the valuation of infrastructure assets have proven to be a key barrier for audit firms Read More...

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FRC chief to stand down amid “pivotal” time for audit reform

Audit FRC chief to stand down amid “pivotal” time for audit reform

4m Sam Alberti

FRC chief to stand down amid “pivotal” time for au...

Sir Jon Thompson will begin leading the HS2 project with immediate effect Read More...

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Feedback integral to combating imposter syndrome in accountancy

Accounting Firms Feedback integral to combating imposter syndrome in accountancy

4m Greg Noble

Feedback integral to combating imposter syndrome i...

Remote working will have increased the problem of imposter syndrome in the accountancy industry Read More...

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LISTEN: Being ‘creative’ to retain and recruit top talent

People In Practice LISTEN: Being ‘creative’ to retain and recruit top talent

4m Rachael King

LISTEN: Being ‘creative’ to retain and recruit top...

The latest episode of the Lightbulb Moments podcast series considers how accountancy practices are solving talent shortages and where technology can b...

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UK accountancy firms double down on school recruits amid ‘talent war’

Practice UK accountancy firms double down on school recruits amid ‘talent war’

4m Sam Alberti

UK accountancy firms double down on school recruit...

The UK accountancy market is increasingly turning to school leavers without university education in an effort to offset the sector’s widening skills g...

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Securing the right talent when scaling for growth

Skills Securing the right talent when scaling for growth

4m Rachel Gordon

Securing the right talent when scaling for growth

Forward-looking accounting practices across the UK are looking to set themselves up for the future – they are actively using data to make targeted tec...

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People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid-market firms

Accounting Firms People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid-market firms

4m Greg Noble

People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid...

January proved to be a busy time for people moves in the accounting industry Read More...

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Just 12% of local authority audits completed on time, data suggests

Audit Just 12% of local authority audits completed on time, data suggests

4m Sam Alberti

Just 12% of local authority audits completed on ti...

The NAO has warned that these figures pose a threat to accountability in local government Read More...

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Exam cheating can become a ‘big issue’ if not appropriately addressed

Accounting Firms Exam cheating can become a ‘big issue’ if not appropriately addressed

4m Greg Noble

Exam cheating can become a ‘big issue’ if not appr...

The accountancy industry has been hit by several exam cheating cases over the last few years Read More...

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'Talent pathways' and 'listening culture' key to accounting staff retention

Practice strategy 'Talent pathways' and 'listening culture' key to accounting staff retention

4m Paul Hanaphy

'Talent pathways' and 'listening culture' key to a...

Retention may trump acquisition in this regard, expert say Read More...

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International Rankings 2022: Groups cling on to growth amid geopolitical turmoil

Practice International Rankings 2022: Groups cling on to growth amid geopolitical turmoil

5m Philip Smith, Reporter

International Rankings 2022: Groups cling on to gr...

Growth in the international accountancy networks and associations space remains robust despite global headwinds Read More...

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Accounting tech vendors placing added strain on practices, experts say

Accounting Firms Accounting tech vendors placing added strain on practices, experts say

5m Sam Alberti

Accounting tech vendors placing added strain on pr...

Accountants often act as ‘salespeople’ for cloud providers, according to one market participant Read More...

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The accountancy trends shaping 2023 and beyond

Practice The accountancy trends shaping 2023 and beyond

5m Institute of Financial Accountants

The accountancy trends shaping 2023 and beyond

John Edwards, CEO of the Institute of Financial Accountants, questions whether the turbulence seen in recent years will define the future of the accou...

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Accountants and partnerships - is it time to move on?

Business Accountants and partnerships - is it time to move on?

5m Rachel Gordon

Accountants and partnerships - is it time to move ...

Dains believes a corporate structure is the best way to maximise the benefits of its growth strategy Read More...

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People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appointments

Big Four People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appointments

5m Greg Noble

People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appoin...

December highlighted a flurry of movements for the mid-market accounting firms Read More...

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Deloitte hit with £1.25m FRC fine over SIG audit

Accounting Firms Deloitte hit with £1.25m FRC fine over SIG audit

5m Sam Alberti

Deloitte hit with £1.25m FRC fine over SIG audit

The Big Four firm was found guilty of breaches in relation to cash and the audit of supplier rebates Read More...

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Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'

Accounting Firms Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'

5m Institute of Financial Accountants

Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'

John Edwards, chief executive of the IFA, offers his 'surprisingly upbeat view' of the UK accountancy industry in 2022 Read More...

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Firms must persuade their people and clients to ‘embrace digital change’

People Practice Firms must persuade their people and clients to ‘embrace digital change’

6m Rachael King

Firms must persuade their people and clients to ‘e...

Firms urged to invest in upskilling staff to help close the digital skills gap Read More...

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MTD for ITSA set to be postponed to 2026

Accounting Firms MTD for ITSA set to be postponed to 2026

6m Greg Noble

MTD for ITSA set to be postponed to 2026

The original roll-out date 'was always going to be extremely difficult' to achieve, market participants have said Read More...

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