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

Accounting Firms DEI initiatives: How Mazars, Haysmcintyre hope to win the talent war

3d Greg Noble

DEI initiatives: How Mazars, Haysmcintyre 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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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

2w 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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Q&A: KPMG UK on its Stonewall-approved D&I strategy

Kpmg Q&A: KPMG UK on its Stonewall-approved D&I strategy

3m Sam Alberti

Q&A: KPMG UK on its Stonewall-approved D&I strateg...

Jenny Baskerville, KPMG’s UK head of IDE, outlines the strategy that’s helped the firm beat the odds 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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'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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Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in talent market, experts say

Accounting Firms Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in talent market, experts say

6m Rachel Gordon

Mid-tier accountants can beat biggest firms in tal...

Benefits, apprenticeships, culture, and regional desirability are among the key factors, according to market participants Read More...

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Audit reform causing work to ‘cascade down’ through the market

Audit Audit reform causing work to ‘cascade down’ through the market

6m Paul Hanaphy

Audit reform causing work to ‘cascade down’ throug...

Industry leaders say audit changes are already creating opportunities for mid-tier firms Read More...

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Accountancy firms warned not to cut back on digital skills training

Practice strategy Accountancy firms warned not to cut back on digital skills training

7m Rob Griffin

Accountancy firms warned not to cut back on digita...

Failing to invest in staff could result in a widening skills gap, according to tech experts Read More...

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WATCH: Cooper Parry's winning formula

Accounting Firms WATCH: Cooper Parry's winning formula

7m Accountancy Age, Reporters

WATCH: Cooper Parry's winning formula

Accountancy Age sat down with Cooper Parry to unpack the accounting excellence that earned them the ranking's top spot Read More...

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Advisory services are best route to growth, accountants say

Accounting Firms Advisory services are best route to growth, accountants say

7m Rachel Gordon

Advisory services are best route to growth, accoun...

Offering a broad range of advisory services, alongside core audit provision, is the key to achieving strong market position, according to a number of...

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MTPI: Mid-tier firms driving practice growth by putting people first

Accounting Firms MTPI: Mid-tier firms driving practice growth by putting people first

7m Beth Mason

MTPI: Mid-tier firms driving practice growth by pu...

Data from Accountancy Age’s inaugural Mid-Tier Power Index (MTPI) shows firms are winning business from larger rivals by championing employee and clie...

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Upskilling required by firms to offset ‘threat’ of accounting automation

Accounting Firms Upskilling required by firms to offset ‘threat’ of accounting automation

7m Sam Alberti

Upskilling required by firms to offset ‘threat’ of...

The UK job market could shrink by 30% in the next decade due to automation , new research suggests Read More...

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Accountancy market primed to poach Big Six business, experts say

Accounting Firms Accountancy market primed to poach Big Six business, experts say

8m Paul Hanaphy

Accountancy market primed to poach Big Six busines...

Leaders at mid-tier firms maintain they can compete with the Big Six on Read More...

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Accounting firms “stunting their own growth” through lack of automation

Accounting Firms Accounting firms “stunting their own growth” through lack of automation

8m Paul Hanaphy

Accounting firms “stunting their own growth” throu...

Automate manual processes or risk being “out of date,” say industry leaders Read More...

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Accounting firms could ‘disappear’ if they neglect marketing strategy

Accounting Firms Accounting firms could ‘disappear’ if they neglect marketing strategy

8m Sam Alberti

Accounting firms could ‘disappear’ if they neglect...

Referrals may not be the most fruitful source of new business anymore, experts say Read More...

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Cross-selling becoming “the holy grail” for accountancy firms

Accounting Firms Cross-selling becoming “the holy grail” for accountancy firms

8m Rob Griffin

Cross-selling becoming “the holy grail” for accoun...

Offering more services is helping firms overcome challenging financial conditions Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith

Accounting Firms Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith

8m Sam Alberti

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith

Maureen Penfold, managing partner at Moore Kingston Smith, explains why a human-centered approach to both staff and clients is a recipe for mid-tier s...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co

Accounting Firms Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co

8m Sam Alberti

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co

Robert Bean, managing partner at Grunberg & Co, explains why investing in soft skills has earned the firm a top-five spot in the Mid-Tier Power Index ...

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Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigating energy crisis for SMEs

Business Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigating energy crisis for SMEs

8m Rob Griffin

Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigatin...

Advisory firms will play a pivotal role in supporting SMEs prepare for the rapid rise in energy prices forecast this year Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners

Accounting Firms Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners

9m Sam Alberti

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners

Allen Wilson, director at Wilson Partners, explains why a people-centric culture is the key to mid-tier success Read More...

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ESG demand will force structure shift among audit firms, experts say

Audit ESG demand will force structure shift among audit firms, experts say

9m Sam Alberti

ESG demand will force structure shift among audit ...

A new ‘coexistence’ of financial audit and ESG advisory teams could emerge due to the nature of sustainability assurance services Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants

Accounting Firms Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants

9m Sam Alberti

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants

David Morrison, partner at EQ Accountants, explains why the firm considers staff development to be its highest priority in seeking to achieve growth R...

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‘Clear communication’ from accountants key to avoiding awkward client conversations

Practice ‘Clear communication’ from accountants key to avoiding awkward client conversations

9m Paul Hanaphy

‘Clear communication’ from accountants key to avoi...

Avoiding tricky conversations costs accounting firms £70,000 a year, says new study Read More...

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