UK government must ‘get on’ with audit reform, industry body says
Audit

UK government must ‘get on’ with audit reform, industry body says

1y Sam Alberti

UK government must ‘get on’ with audit reform, ind...

The urgency for reform is greater than ever due to the weakening economy, the Chartered IIA argued Read More...

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Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integration for SMEs
Technology

Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integration for SMEs

1y Sam Alberti

Tech update: Sage and Microsoft in fresh integrati...

The move will “simplify and automate” workflows for small businesses Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech round-up: Sage and Square join forces
Technology

Accounting and audit tech round-up: Sage and Square join forces

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech round-up: Sage and Squar...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches 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

2y 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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Accounting and audit tech update: Avalara, HMRC and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Avalara, HMRC and more

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Avalara, HMRC an...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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Audit under fire: Is the worst yet to come?
Audit

Audit under fire: Is the worst yet to come?

2y Phil Crooks

Audit under fire: Is the worst yet to come?

Auditors have been feeling the heat recently after a series of high-profile failures, but what lies ahead and are they solely to blame? Read More...

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PwC hit with multi-million pound sanctions over BT audits
Big Four

PwC hit with multi-million pound sanctions over BT audits

2y Rebecca Whittaker

PwC hit with multi-million pound sanctions over BT...

The accounting regulator also handed partner Richard Hughes a £42,000 fine Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero, and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero, and more

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero,...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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Audit firms asked to address exam cheating following Big Four scandals
Accounting Firms

Audit firms asked to address exam cheating following Big Four scandals

2y Rebecca Whittaker

Audit firms asked to address exam cheating followi...

The FRC intervention to prevent cheating in the UK follows huge fines issued to firms in the US, Australia, and Canada Read More...

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Accounting watchdog fines Laura Ashley auditor over “serious” breaches
Administration

Accounting watchdog fines Laura Ashley auditor over “serious” breaches

2y Rebecca Whittaker

Accounting watchdog fines Laura Ashley auditor ove...

UHY Hacker Young and audit engagement partner Martin Jones face fines of more than £300,00 following Laura Ashley audit breaches. Read More...

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EY break-up plan could see firm lead industry shake-up
Accounting Firms

EY break-up plan could see firm lead industry shake-up

2y Idris Nagri

EY break-up plan could see firm lead industry shak...

Industry observers believe splitting audit and consulting operations could reduce risk of reputational damage Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero and more

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Microsoft, Xero ...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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Q&A: Mazars on dissecting the UK’s draft audit reform bill
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Mazars on dissecting the UK’s draft audit reform bill

2y Sam Alberti

Q&A: Mazars on dissecting the UK’s draft audit ref...

During a conversation with Accountancy Age, Mazars partner Bob Neate breaks down the draft audit reform bill, warning of a potential capacity issue fo...

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Blunted audit reforms risk “pick ’n’ mix approach” to reporting
Audit

Blunted audit reforms risk “pick ’n’ mix approach” to reporting

2y Sam Alberti

Blunted audit reforms risk “pick ’n’ mix approach”...

The FRC and major audit firms have criticised the UK government’s watered-down proposals Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, IRIS and more…
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, IRIS and more…

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, IRIS and m...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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KPMG hit with £4.5m fine over Rolls-Royce bribery scandal
Audit

KPMG hit with £4.5m fine over Rolls-Royce bribery scandal

2y Sam Alberti

KPMG hit with £4.5m fine over Rolls-Royce bribery ...

The big four auditor is being penalised for “conspiracy to corrupt and a failure to prevent bribery” Read More...

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Overdue audit and corporate governance reforms on the horizon
Corporate Governance

Overdue audit and corporate governance reforms on the horizon

2y Anca Thomson

Overdue audit and corporate governance reforms on ...

The UK government’s plans for audit and corporate governance reforms have appeared in this month’s Queen’s Speech, to the relief of many, says Anca Th...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, QuickBooks and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, QuickBooks and more

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, QuickBooks...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: QuickBooks, AuditBoard and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: QuickBooks, AuditBoard and more

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: QuickBooks, Audi...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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Sector Insights: Audit reform delay
Audit

Sector Insights: Audit reform delay

2y Sam Alberti

Sector Insights: Audit reform delay

Industry experts give their views on the state of play when it comes to the UK’s upcoming overhaul of the audit sector Read More...

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Audit and accounting tech update: BDO, QuickBooks and more
Technology

Audit and accounting tech update: BDO, QuickBooks and more

2y Sam Alberti

Audit and accounting tech update: BDO, QuickBooks ...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of audit and accounting tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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An update on KPMG’s Carillion and Regenersis misconduct
Big Four

An update on KPMG’s Carillion and Regenersis misconduct

2y Andrew Pavlovic

An update on KPMG’s Carillion and Regenersis misco...

CM Murray’s Andrew Pavlovic shares insights on KPMG’s tribunal hearing, shedding light on the regulatory implications for the firm and individuals inv...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Moore Kingston Smith and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Moore Kingston Smith and more

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Moore King...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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Regulator hits KPMG with £3m fine for “serious” audit misconduct
Accounting Firms

Regulator hits KPMG with £3m fine for “serious” audit misconduct

2y Sam Alberti

Regulator hits KPMG with £3m fine for “serious” au...

The sanctions relate to the firm’s audit of Conviviality PLC between 2017 and 2018 Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage for Accountants, Modus Analytics and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage for Accountants, Modus Analytics and...

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage for Account...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Crowe and more…
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Crowe and more…

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Crowe and ...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, Square and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, Square and more

3y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, Square and...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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