A personal perspective on employee ownership for accountancy firms
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A personal perspective on employee ownership for accountancy firms

6d Mark Connor, MD, Sapphire

A personal perspective on employee ownership for a...

Since transitioning to employee ownership in 2021, we at Sapphire, a contracting and accounting firm, have witnessed firsthand the transformative bene...

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What did we learn from the FRC's latest audit quality review?
Accounting Standards

What did we learn from the FRC's latest audit quality review?

1m Accountancy Age

What did we learn from the FRC's latest audit qual...

The Financial Reporting Council’s Annual Review of Audit Quality for 2024, released on July 30, 2024, paints a picture of an audit landscape in ...

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Key takeaways from Bank of England decision
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Key takeaways from Bank of England decision

1m Rachael King

Key takeaways from Bank of England decision

The Bank of England’s decision to cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5% marks a significant shift in monetary policy. This m...

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It's time to rethink what it means to be an accountant
People In Practice

It's time to rethink what it means to be an accountant

3m Rachael Kennedy

It's time to rethink what it means to be an accoun...

When we think of an accountant, the image that often comes to mind is one of a stuffy, dull professional, hunched over a desk crunching numbers all da...

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Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network
Accounting Firms

Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network

3m Rachael King

Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network

Two leading professional services firms, Mazars, an international partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories, and FORVIS, a top ranke...

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KPMG Switzerland and KPMG UK confirm merger
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KPMG Switzerland and KPMG UK confirm merger

3m Accountancy Age

KPMG Switzerland and KPMG UK confirm merger

The $4.4bn figure is a combination of KPMG Switzerland and KPMG UK’s gross revenues for FY23 Read More...

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Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech driven strategy
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech driven strategy

4m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Gravita's CEO on the challenger firm's tech d...

When I asked ChatGPT to show me a picture of a typical accountant, the output was not surprising – sat at a desk covered in paper and a calculat...

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Accounting emergency: Tupperware’s staffing shortfall signals broader industry challenges
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Accounting emergency: Tupperware’s staffing shortfall signals broader indus...

4m Vipul Sheth, Managing Director, AdvanceTrack.

Accounting emergency: Tupperware’s staffing shortf...

Accounting's skill gap is no longer a future worry—it's here, and if not addressed, it's set to destabilize businesses and economies worldwide. Read M...

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What will the finance team of the future look like
Business

What will the finance team of the future look like

4m Peter Spence, AICPA & CIMA

What will the finance team of the future look like

New research shows that sustainability and technology are driving changes in the accounting and finance profession. To explore these ideas, AICPA & CI...

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National Express CFO resigns following audit mishap
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National Express CFO resigns following audit mishap

4m Accountancy Age

National Express CFO resigns following audit misha...

CFO resigns after audit issues and inaccurate reporting, leading to a 50% share drop and a focus on restructuring for future growth. Read More...

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PwC US announces major reversal in tax division strategy
Big Four

PwC US announces major reversal in tax division strategy

5m Accountancy Age

PwC US announces major reversal in tax division st...

This decision marks a strategic shift from the previous leadership's direction, aiming to strengthen the PwC tax brand and realign with traditional in...

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Mastering Financial Success: The Essential Guide to Budgeting and Forecasting in Today's Market
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Mastering Financial Success: The Essential Guide to Budgeting and Forecasti...

6m Accountancy Age

Mastering Financial Success: The Essential Guide t...

Organizations enhance financial success through adept budgeting and forecasting, leveraging advanced strategies, technology, and scenario planning to ...

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PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digital accelerator
Big Four

PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digital accelerator

7m Accountancy Age

PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digita...

PwC Cambridge launched a new digital accelerator – a 12-week Innovation Programme supported by Multinational Corporations collaborating with tec...

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Why 'numbers people' need better people skills
Skills

Why 'numbers people' need better people skills

7m Accountancy Age

Why 'numbers people' need better people skills

Mastering communication skills is crucial for young accountants, not just for presenting numbers but explaining their implications. This can be achiev...

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Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requirements
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Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requirements

7m Accountancy Age

Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requi...

The ICAEW now requires a minimum number of CPD training hours annually, with at least 1 hour of ethics training. Read More...

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Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of risk assessment?
Technology

Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of risk assessment?

8m Accountancy Age

Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of ...

Integrating AI in accounting isn't just a technological upgrade; it's a fundamental shift in how we understand and interact with financial data. For t...

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FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amidst industry evolution
Accounting Standards

FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amidst industry evolution

8m Accountancy Age

FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amids...

Changes will help to make accounting profession more attractive, ICAEW boss says Read More...

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Why client engagement skills are just as important as technical accuracy
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Why client engagement skills are just as important as technical accuracy

10m Rachael Kennedy

Why client engagement skills are just as important...

Those well versed in numbers must now turn their attention to words as the accounting profession pivots towards insights and advisory Read More...

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Dains and Isosceles: a new type of partnership
Business

Dains and Isosceles: a new type of partnership

1y Nash Riggins

Dains and Isosceles: a new type of partnership

In order to stay competitive and better serve clients, leading UK accountancy firm Dains and Finance Director outsourcing specialist Isosceles have te...

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FRC initiates investigation into EY's audit of Made.com
Accounting Firms

FRC initiates investigation into EY's audit of Made.com

1y Greg Noble

FRC initiates investigation into EY's audit of Mad...

This is the second investigation the FRC has commenced into audits by EY this week Read More...

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Economic Crime Bill: ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to close fraudster loophole
Regulation

Economic Crime Bill: ‘once in a generation opportunity’ to close fraudster ...

1y Greg Noble

Economic Crime Bill: ‘once in a generation opportu...

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill aims to tackle the abuse of UK companies’ registration and removals by reforming the powers of Comp...

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International Women's Day: The current view of women in accountancy
Accounting Firms

International Women's Day: The current view of women in accountancy

2y Greg Noble

International Women's Day: The current view of wom...

Just one-fifth of senior roles in accountancy was occupied by women in 2021 Read More...

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90% of ADR cases resolved within 120 days, despite shift to video call, states HMRC
HMRC

90% of ADR cases resolved within 120 days, despite shift to video call, sta...

2y Greg Noble

90% of ADR cases resolved within 120 days, despite...

HMRC has emphasised that all mediators will be impartial throughout the ADR process Read More...

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Feedback integral to combating imposter syndrome in accountancy
Accounting Firms

Feedback integral to combating imposter syndrome in accountancy

2y 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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People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid-market firms
Accounting Firms

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

2y 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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Insolvencies drop in first quarter
Coronavirus

Insolvencies drop in first quarter

4y Jeremy Chan

Insolvencies drop in first quarter

Latest report from The Insolvency Service outlines reduced number of insolvencies for the first three months of 2020 Read More...

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Report: Avoiding insolvency in midst of crisis
Coronavirus

Report: Avoiding insolvency in midst of crisis

4y Jeremy Chan

Report: Avoiding insolvency in midst of crisis

Insolvency has become a major threat across most UK markets, as businesses scramble for ways to avoid getting sucked under Read More...

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