Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%
Economy

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%

40m Accountancy Age

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%

The Bank of England has lowered interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.25%, marking its fourth cut since August 2023 and the clearest signal yet that ...

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MTD named biggest challenge (and opportunity) for accountants in 2025
Making Tax Digital

MTD named biggest challenge (and opportunity) for accountants in 2025

2h Accountancy Age

MTD named biggest challenge (and opportunity) for ...

New survey shows a profession split between pressure and promise as April 2026 deadline looms Read More...

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Bank of England to delay rate call as May cut nears certainty
Economy

Bank of England to delay rate call as May cut nears certainty

1d Marina Mouka

Bank of England to delay rate call as May cut near...

The Bank of England will delay its much-anticipated interest rate decision tomorrow (Thursday, May 8) by precisely two minutes to observe a national m...

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Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with senior tax hires
Accounting Firms

Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with senior tax hires

1d Accountancy Age

Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with sen...

Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax offering in the North East with a series of senior tax ...

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Human capital and performance management – insights from Tokyo
Corporate Finance

Human capital and performance management – insights from Tokyo

2d Peter Spence, AICPA & CIMA

Human capital and performance management – insight...

To thrive in today’s business world, businesses need more than just a good strategy or product; they also need to have the right people to execute the...

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PwC axes 1,500 jobs in the US amid low attrition and slow growth
Accounting Firms

PwC axes 1,500 jobs in the US amid low attrition and slow growth

2d Marina Mouka

PwC axes 1,500 jobs in the US amid low attrition a...

Staff blindsided as Big Four firm makes second round of cuts under US chief Paul Griggs Read More...

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HMRC faces criticism for delayed tax refunds and service changes
HMRC

HMRC faces criticism for delayed tax refunds and service changes

3d Accountancy Age

HMRC faces criticism for delayed tax refunds and s...

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is facing mounting criticism after reports surfaced of significant delays in processing tax refunds, with some individua...

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The ultimate guide to invoice automation terminology
Accounting Software

The ultimate guide to invoice automation terminology

3d Accountancy Age

The ultimate guide to invoice automation terminolo...

Invoice automation has become the backbone of efficient finance operations. By digitising the capture, validation, approval and posting of supplier in...

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Q&A: Forvis Mazars' new UK CEO on what’s next for the firm and the industry
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Forvis Mazars' new UK CEO on what’s next for the firm and the industry

6d Accountancy Age

Q&A: Forvis Mazars' new UK CEO on what’s next for ...

In this exclusive Q&A, James Gilbey, Forvis Mazars’ new UK CEO, shares his vision for leading the firm through growth and transformation, embracing in...

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P&O Ferries auditor jumps ship after ongoing accounting issues
Audit

P&O Ferries auditor jumps ship after ongoing accounting issues

1w Accountancy Age

P&O Ferries auditor jumps ship after ongoing accou...

P&O Ferries, the Dover-Calais operator owned by Dubai-based DP World, is facing new hurdles as it navigates ongoing financial and operational diff...

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Former FCA Director, Roma Pearson, joins Square 4 Partners
Company News

Former FCA Director, Roma Pearson, joins Square 4 Partners

1w Accountancy Age

Former FCA Director, Roma Pearson, joins Square 4 ...

Square 4 Partners, a consultancy firm specialising in governance, risk, and compliance, has appointed Roma Pearson as Senior Advisory Director within ...

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Karen Scholes becomes ICAS' sixth female president
People In Business

Karen Scholes becomes ICAS' sixth female president

1w Accountancy Age

Karen Scholes becomes ICAS' sixth female president

Karen Scholes has been appointed the new president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) for the 2025/26 term, making history a...

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ACCA urges FRC to ensure proportionate SME audit requirements
Accounting Standards

ACCA urges FRC to ensure proportionate SME audit requirements

1w Accountancy Age

ACCA urges FRC to ensure proportionate SME audit r...

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has called for a more balanced approach to audit regulations for small and medium-sized ente...

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PKF Littlejohn takes top spot in latest AIM auditors rankings
Accounting Firms

PKF Littlejohn takes top spot in latest AIM auditors rankings

1w Accountancy Age

PKF Littlejohn takes top spot in latest AIM audito...

PKF Littlejohn has claimed the top spot in the latest AIM Advisers Rankings Guide, overtaking BDO for the first time since Q1 2017. The firm now leads...

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Saffery LLP appoints Ami Jack as Head of National Tax team
Accounting Firms

Saffery LLP appoints Ami Jack as Head of National Tax team

1w Accountancy Age

Saffery LLP appoints Ami Jack as Head of National ...

Saffery LLP, a prominent top-15 accounting and advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Ami Jack as a partner and head of its National Tax team...

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Tariffs and uncertainty hold back UK economy, says EY
Brexit & Economy

Tariffs and uncertainty hold back UK economy, says EY

1w Marina Mouka

Tariffs and uncertainty hold back UK economy, says...

The UK economy is set to face significant challenges over the next two years, with the EY Item Club downgrading its forecast for GDP growth to just 0....

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Moore Thompson marks 100th anniversary with year-long celebrations
Accounting Firms

Moore Thompson marks 100th anniversary with year-long celebrations

1w Accountancy Age

Moore Thompson marks 100th anniversary with year-l...

Moore Thompson, a prominent accountancy and tax advisory firm based in the East of England, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, marking a ...

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Grant Thornton expands reach with new global partnerships
Accounting Firms

Grant Thornton expands reach with new global partnerships

2w Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton expands reach with new global partn...

Grant Thornton Advisors has expanded its multinational network by adding Grant Thornton UAE, Grant Thornton Luxembourg, and Grant Thornton Cayman to i...

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Former EY and PwC execs launch firm to challenge Big Four in UK
Accounting Firms

Former EY and PwC execs launch firm to challenge Big Four in UK

2w Accountancy Age

Former EY and PwC execs launch firm to challenge B...

A new UK-based advisory firm, Unity Advisory, is poised to challenge the Big Four, according to reports from the Financial Times. The firm, led by for...

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Is agentic AI the future of tax and accounting efficiency?
AI in Accounting

Is agentic AI the future of tax and accounting efficiency?

2w Accountancy Age

Is agentic AI the future of tax and accounting eff...

The accounting and tax professions are no strangers to the evolving tide of technology, but agentic AI promises something different—something more pro...

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Ballards LLP shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025
Accounting Firms

Ballards LLP shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025

2w Accountancy Age

Ballards LLP shortlisted for three Tolley’s Taxati...

Worcestershire-based accountancy firm Ballards LLP has been shortlisted for three categories at the Tolley’s Taxation Awards 2025. The firm, which ope...

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What makes a 35 under 35 honouree? Celebrating leadership, innovation, and impact
35 under 35

What makes a 35 under 35 honouree? Celebrating leadership, innovation, and ...

2w Marina Mouka

What makes a 35 under 35 honouree? Celebrating lea...

The 35 under 35 rankings spotlight young professionals making a difference in accountancy. Leadership, innovation, and client impact are key traits of...

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Reeves rules out wealth tax rises in Autumn Budget
Budget 2025

Reeves rules out wealth tax rises in Autumn Budget

2w Accountancy Age

Reeves rules out wealth tax rises in Autumn Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out any increases to UK wealth taxes in the upcoming Autumn Budget, putting an end to speculation over potential hi...

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HMRC red tape casts UK SMEs £25bn a year
Accounting Firms

HMRC red tape casts UK SMEs £25bn a year

2w Accountancy Age

HMRC red tape casts UK SMEs £25bn a year

UK small businesses are facing an annual tax compliance burden nearing £25 billion, according to recent findings by the Federation of Small Businesses...

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Why going paperless is now a strategic move for accountancy firms
Accounting Firms

Why going paperless is now a strategic move for accountancy firms

2w Accountancy Age

Why going paperless is now a strategic move for ac...

With growing pressure on accountancy firms to modernise their operations and align with sustainability objectives, the shift to paperless audit system...

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New corporate fraud offence to take effect in September—what firms must know
Accounting Firms

New corporate fraud offence to take effect in September—what firms must kno...

3w Accountancy Age

New corporate fraud offence to take effect in Sept...

UK accountancy firms and their clients face a tightening of corporate liability rules from 1 September 2025, when the new offence of Failure to Preven...

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Why expense systems are failing UK staff in 2025
Accounting Firms

Why expense systems are failing UK staff in 2025

3w Accountancy Age

Why expense systems are failing UK staff in 2025

A new Airwallex report–Reimbursement Frustrations–has highlighted the growing disconnect between employee expense expectations and reality in the UK, ...

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