KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting practice
Accounting Firms

KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting practice

6m Greg Noble

KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting...

The recent advisory cuts at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...

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Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market
Accounting Firms

Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market

6m Greg Noble

Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier mar...

The recent redundancies at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...

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Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy
Accounting Firms

Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy

6m Michael Izza

Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy

Michael Izza, ICAEW chief executive, outlines the significance of Global Ethics Day for the chartered accountants community Read More...

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ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO
Accounting Firms

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

6m Greg Noble

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, s...

79% of businesses where the importance of ESG principles had increased between 2019 and 2023, reported that customer retention had improved Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in accounting firms
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in accounting firms

6m Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in a...

In an era of dynamic markets, client-centricity is not a luxury but a strategic imperative for UK accounting firms. The process of client segmentation...

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How to use authentic personal branding to your advantage
People In Practice

How to use authentic personal branding to your advantage

6m David McIntosh

How to use authentic personal branding to your adv...

David McIntosh, management consultant at KPMG and founder of the firm’s Social Mobility Network, outlines how to use authenticity on social media to e...

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KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Carillion demise
Audit

KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Carillion demise

6m Greg Noble

KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Car...

KPMG was initially fined £30 million, but the penalty was subsequently decreased by 30% due to its cooperation throughout the five-year investigation ...

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Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, experts say
Accounting Firms

Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, expert...

6m Greg Noble

Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred...

A data scientist tends to stay in their position for approximately 1.7 years on average Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accounting firms
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accounting firms

6m Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accou...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of M&A process Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting firm
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting fi...

6m Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp jo...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of the B Corp application pro...

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Accountancy people moves: September 2023
Accounting Firms

Accountancy people moves: September 2023

6m Greg Noble

Accountancy people moves: September 2023

This month saw a number of major appointments from mid-market players, including RSM and BDO Read More...

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Audit sector can tackle Big Four dominance through collaboration, experts say
Audit

Audit sector can tackle Big Four dominance through collaboration, experts s...

7m Dan Cave

Audit sector can tackle Big Four dominance through...

Fines, regulatory oversight and greater investigations are sparking worries that sector control by giants will continue Read More...

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Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent
Accounting Firms

Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent

7m Greg Noble

Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to att...

A recent study conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that 75% of businesses in the UK currently provide flexible work options, includ...

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Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm
Accounting Firms

Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm

7m Accountancy Age

Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an invaluable compass to navigate the B Corp certification process con...

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Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues causing accounts delays, experts say
Accounting Firms

Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues causing accounts delays, e...

7m Dan Cave

Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues c...

Superdry’s failure to publish its accounts in a timely fashion is the latest in a string of errors Read More...

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August People Moves: A series of mid-market promotions
Accounting Firms

August People Moves: A series of mid-market promotions

7m Greg Noble

August People Moves: A series of mid-market promot...

This month saw restructuring and insolvency trade body R3 select a new chair for R3 Northern Ireland Read More...

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Cooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquisition of Haines Watts London
Accounting Firms

Cooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquisition of Haines Watts Lon...

7m Greg Noble

Cooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquis...

The expansion boosts Cooper Parry’s workforce to 1,150 employees and increases its turnover to £125 million Read More...

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Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organisation, says firm
Accounting Firms

Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organisation, says firm

7m Greg Noble

Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organi...

The rebrand has been touted as a major milestone in the firm’s 160-year history Read More...

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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2023 - submissions now open!
50+50

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2023 - submissions now open!

8m Sam Alberti

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2023 - submissions now o...

Firms are now invited to submit for the 2023 ranking list Read More...

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Audit reform omission shows it is ‘not a priority’ for government
Audit

Audit reform omission shows it is ‘not a priority’ for government

8m Greg Noble

Audit reform omission shows it is ‘not a priority’...

Ministers had committed to overhauling the audit and corporate governance systems in response to scandals at companies like retailer BHS in 2016 and P...

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Battle lines drawn over auditors’ role in combating fraud
Audit

Battle lines drawn over auditors’ role in combating fraud

8m 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

8m 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

8m 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, ...

9m 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'

9m 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

9m 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

9m 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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