Why students should apply for accountancy firms' school leaver programmes

Accounting Firms Why students should apply for accountancy firms' school leaver programmes

7y Accountancy Age, Reporters

Why students should apply for accountancy firms' s...

Accountancy firm school leaver programmes really do open the door to a whole new career and immerse you in the world of work from the get go Read More...

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NHS accountant named best in the world in accountancy exam

Institutes NHS accountant named best in the world in accountancy exam

7y Richard Crump, Writer

NHS accountant named best in the world in accounta...

A finance assistant at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) is celebrating after being named the top in the world in an acc...

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Developing a ‘ladder to leadership’ in professional services

People Practice Developing a ‘ladder to leadership’ in professional services

7y Richard Crump, Writer

Developing a ‘ladder to leadership’ in professiona...

Leaders in professional services such as accountancy require a particular skillset. Chief executives in such roles must be able to build consensus for...

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Young people need more than academic results alone, says ICAEW

Training & CPD Young people need more than academic results alone, says ICAEW

7y Accountancy Age, Reporters

Young people need more than academic results alone...

Technical competence, interpersonal skills priority for future finance leaders, ICAEW finds Read More...

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The Open University and KPMG launch joint apprenticeship services

Accounting Firms The Open University and KPMG launch joint apprenticeship services

7y Richard Crump, Writer

The Open University and KPMG launch joint apprenti...

Partnership will deliver apprenticeship programmes as employers prepare for introduction of Apprenticeship Levy in April 2017 Read More...

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Why are student numbers among the professional accountancy institutes declining?

Institutes Why are student numbers among the professional accountancy institutes declining?

7y Simon Wright

Why are student numbers among the professional acc...

Student numbers among the main professional bodies have declined over the past four years. Simon Wright at CareersinAudit.com looks at why this might ...

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Pass rate improves in latest ACCA exam results

Institutes Pass rate improves in latest ACCA exam results

7y Richard Crump, Writer

Pass rate improves in latest ACCA exam results

Results announced for ACCA’s June 2016 exam sitting reveal pass rate improvements for a number of papers Read More...

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CIMA in talks with ICAS and CIPFA about offering routes to membership

Institutes CIMA in talks with ICAS and CIPFA about offering routes to membership

7y Richard Crump, Writer

CIMA in talks with ICAS and CIPFA about offering r...

CIMA is in discussion with ICAS and CIPFA about offering routes to CIMA membership and the CGMA designation Read More...

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Record number of ACA students pass ICAEW exam

Institutes Record number of ACA students pass ICAEW exam

7y Richard Crump, Writer

Record number of ACA students pass ICAEW exam

A record number of ACA students have passed the latest ICAEW exams in which 5,491 students sat the professional level exams Read More...

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ACCA and CSOEC launch a new Certificate in Business Valuations course

Accounting Standards ACCA and CSOEC launch a new Certificate in Business Valuations course

8y Richard Crump, Writer

ACCA and CSOEC launch a new Certificate in Busines...

Finance professionals able to better assess business worth with the new ACCA Certificate in Business Valuations course Read More...

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ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualification

Accounting Standards ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualification

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualifi...

CIPFA and ICAS are working together to provide opportunities for CIPFA members to enhance their skill set and support them in their career ambitions. ...

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Seven attributes that make the perfect finance professional

Accounting Standards Seven attributes that make the perfect finance professional

8y Richard Crump, Writer

Seven attributes that make the perfect finance pro...

Intellect, creativity, emotional intelligence, vision, experience, technical skills and a mastery of the digital world are seven key skill areas sough...

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EY to create 270 new jobs in Ireland expansion

Accounting Firms EY to create 270 new jobs in Ireland expansion

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

EY to create 270 new jobs in Ireland expansion

EY has announced the creation of 270 jobs across its Ireland offices Read More...

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AAYP 2016: The 35 under 35

Accounting Firms AAYP 2016: The 35 under 35

8y Richard Crump, Writer

AAYP 2016: The 35 under 35

The fifth annual '35 under 35 – Practice' flags up the best and brightest accounting practice talent in the UK Read More...

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AAYP 2016: The new breed of accountant

Accounting Standards AAYP 2016: The new breed of accountant

8y Acccountancy Age

AAYP 2016: The new breed of accountant

The new breed of accountant needs to get to the heart of a business, to be able to discuss and drive strategy, to advise on operations and to revisit ...

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AAYP 2016: Five key skills auditors will need in the future

Accounting Standards AAYP 2016: Five key skills auditors will need in the future

8y Acccountancy Age

AAYP 2016: Five key skills auditors will need in t...

As part of Accountancy Age's Young Professionals Day, we take a look at the key skills auditors will need for the future Read More...

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AAYP 2016: Why small and medium sized practices face generational divide

Accounting Firms AAYP 2016: Why small and medium sized practices face generational divide

8y Accountancy Age, Reporters

AAYP 2016: Why small and medium sized practices fa...

Some practices are becoming split down the middle between Gen Y and the millennials on the one side, and the grey hairs on the other, writes Christian...

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Colin: EY 'reconnects' professionals

Accounting Firms Colin: EY 'reconnects' professionals

8y Taking Stock

Colin: EY 'reconnects' professionals

Getting back into the accountancy saddle after a long time away can be tough, but EY might have cracked it... Read More...

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Professionals return to work with help from Big Four firm

Accounting Firms Professionals return to work with help from Big Four firm

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Professionals return to work with help from Big Fo...

EY launches programme for professionals returning to the office after a lengthy sabbatical Read More...

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EY dominates table of best school leaver employers

Accounting Standards EY dominates table of best school leaver employers

8y Chris Warmoll, Writer

EY dominates table of best school leaver employers

KPMG is the only Big Four firm to fail to make the Top 60 entirely Read More...

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Tesco's troubles a 'self-inflicted wound', ACCA conference told

Accounting Standards Tesco's troubles a 'self-inflicted wound', ACCA conference told

9y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Tesco's troubles a 'self-inflicted wound', ACCA co...

CEO mentor Andrew Garner tells delegates at ACCA conference the recent troubles at Tesco down to 'managerial incompetence' Read More...

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KPMG in talks over PRIME-style work experience scheme for accountants

Accounting Firms KPMG in talks over PRIME-style work experience scheme for accountants

11y Pui-Guan Man

KPMG in talks over PRIME-style work experience sch...

KPMG enters into talks with founders of legal social mobility venture, which could see the Big Four firm forge an equivalent model for the accountancy...

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FDs fear losing key staff

Accounting Standards FDs fear losing key staff

11y Kevin Reed, Writer

FDs fear losing key staff

Robert Half survey outlines staff fears of finance directors Read More...

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#AAYP: A world of opportunities

Accounting Firms #AAYP: A world of opportunities

12y Mat Allen

#AAYP: A world of opportunities

Despite tough business conditions, the draw of accountancy has never been so strong Read More...

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#AAYP: Generation Y's great expectations

Accounting Standards #AAYP: Generation Y's great expectations

12y Rachel Fielding

#AAYP: Generation Y's great expectations

The next generation of accountants expect much more from their employers, writes Rachel Fielding Read More...

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KPMG announces apprentice scheme for fraud investigators

Accounting Standards KPMG announces apprentice scheme for fraud investigators

12y Nick Huber, Writer

KPMG announces apprentice scheme for fraud investi...

Big Four accountant annnounces three-year apprentice scheme in its risk-consulting division Read More...

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Government-backed accounting apprenticeship launched

Accounting Standards Government-backed accounting apprenticeship launched

12y Kevin Reed, Writer

Government-backed accounting apprenticeship launch...

Consortium of accounting bodies win government bid to provide thousands of apprenticeship roles Read More...

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