BDO’s new head of deal advisory, Gurpal Ahluwalia: Sectorisation key to client focus

Accounting Firms BDO’s new head of deal advisory, Gurpal Ahluwalia: Sectorisation key to client focus

1y Greg Noble

BDO’s new head of deal advisory, Gurpal Ahluwalia:...

The new head of deal advisory and strategy will officially begin his new role July 1 2023 Read More...

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BDO furloughs 700 employees, firms cut pay

Big Four BDO furloughs 700 employees, firms cut pay

4y Shannon Moyer

BDO furloughs 700 employees, firms cut pay

Mid-tier firm furloughs staff two weeks after attending a virtual meeting with several competitors on government assistance Read More...

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Reports suggest Big Four, BDO and Grant Thornton discuss furlough behind closed doors

Big Four Reports suggest Big Four, BDO and Grant Thornton discuss furlough behind closed doors

4y Shannon Moyer

Reports suggest Big Four, BDO and Grant Thornton d...

Top six UK accounting firms met virtually in a meeting organised by the ICAEW to discuss the potential hit their reputations would take if they utilis...

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People Moves: BDO, Mazars, Deloitte Ventures and FCA

People Business People Moves: BDO, Mazars, Deloitte Ventures and FCA

4y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: BDO, Mazars, Deloitte Ventures and F...

Accountancy Age’s weekly round-up of industry people moves features changes within regulatory bodies, mid-sized accountancy firms and a Big Four subsi...

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Deloitte pursues KPMG over audit of Goals Soccer Centres

Audit Deloitte pursues KPMG over audit of Goals Soccer Centres

4y Chris Jewers

Deloitte pursues KPMG over audit of Goals Soccer C...

Investigations into accounting fraud at Goals has involved HMRC, the FCA, BDO, RSM, Deloitte and could see KPMG on the wrong end of legal action, acco...

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People Moves: RSM, Mazars, BDO and MHA Monahan

Accounting Firms People Moves: RSM, Mazars, BDO and MHA Monahan

4y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: RSM, Mazars, BDO and MHA Monahan

Three major mid-sized firms have welcomed new partners into their offices, while an industry veteran retires from MHA Monahan. Read More...

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Challenger firms find FTSE 350-adjacent niches before CMA rule changes

Practice Challenger firms find FTSE 350-adjacent niches before CMA rule changes

4y Shannon Moyer

Challenger firms find FTSE 350-adjacent niches bef...

Amid scandals, fee increases and legislation change, challenger firms have begun to reap the benefits of an audit industry shift. Read More...

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Deloitte's FTSE350 proposed cap would present mid-tier firms with audit opportunity

Audit Deloitte's FTSE350 proposed cap would present mid-tier firms with audit opportunity

4y Chris Jewers

Deloitte's FTSE350 proposed cap would present mid-...

This latest suggestion from Deloitte, if implemented by the government, would see the Big Four each restricted to 20 per cent of FTSE 350 market. This...

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People Moves: AAT, BDO and Fieldfisher appoint high-level roles

People In Practice People Moves: AAT, BDO and Fieldfisher appoint high-level roles

4y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: AAT, BDO and Fieldfisher appoint hig...

This week, AAT has appointed its 39th president, BDO internally promoted a veteran staff member into a director role, and law firm Fieldfisher brought...

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Why BDO is ‘wheelie’ up for Wellbeing

People In Practice Why BDO is ‘wheelie’ up for Wellbeing

5y Chris Grove, Partner, BDO

Why BDO is ‘wheelie’ up for Wellbeing

BDO partner Chris Grove explains how the Chain Challenge is helping to smash the stigma around mental health. Read More...

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ICAEW Chief warns of further audit walk-outs to protect reputation

Audit ICAEW Chief warns of further audit walk-outs to protect reputation

5y Chris Jewers

ICAEW Chief warns of further audit walk-outs to pr...

Michael Izza, ICAEW’s Chief Executive, said that the industry is facing ‘a watershed moment’ as auditors come under heavy scrutiny and criticism over ...

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Audit news round-up - Sports Direct saga continues, GE 'accounting fraud'

Audit Audit news round-up - Sports Direct saga continues, GE 'accounting fraud'

5y Chris Jewers

Audit news round-up - Sports Direct saga continues...

Mike Ashely’s high street giant is now turning to mid-tier firms, and has reportedly approached BDO and Mazars about a possible tender process. Read M...

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Grant Thornton and BDO appoint new partners

People In Practice Grant Thornton and BDO appoint new partners

5y Tom Lemmon

Grant Thornton and BDO appoint new partners

Grant Thornton and BDO have appointed new partners. Joanne Brown is promoted to partner and public services lead at Grant Thornton, while Ian Bowden a...

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BDO appoints two new advisory partners

Accounting Firms BDO appoints two new advisory partners

5y Chris Jewers

BDO appoints two new advisory partners

Rob McCann is a corporate finance partner in the firm’s Manchester office, joining from Lloyds Bank, and Nick Andrews joins BDO’s London Forensics tea...

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People Moves: RSM, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more

People Practice People Moves: RSM, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more

5y Tom Lemmon

People Moves: RSM, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more

People Moves: Accountancy Age reviews the latest round of movements within the industry. Including new hires at RSM, BDO, Grant Thornton and Crowe. Re...

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BDO expansion continues with the appointment of three new partners

Company News BDO expansion continues with the appointment of three new partners

5y Emanuela Hawker, Reporter

BDO expansion continues with the appointment of th...

Now that the BDO and Moore Stephens LLP merger is complete, what’s next? Read More...

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How BDO is supporting #balanceforbetter this International Womens’ Day

Career How BDO is supporting #balanceforbetter this International Womens’ Day

5y Ruth Ireland, Partner at BDO

How BDO is supporting #balanceforbetter this Inter...

BDO partner Ruth Ireland talks about how BDO is supporting #balanceforbetter this International Women’s Day, and what the firm’s ‘Inspire’ network is ...

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“Fraud is complex and rarely about one issue,” says BDO

Governance “Fraud is complex and rarely about one issue,” says BDO

5y Emanuela Hawker, Reporter

“Fraud is complex and rarely about one issue,” say...

The firm’s annual FraudTrack report reveals that, whilst the value of fraud cases has dropped, it is still a prevalent issue in the UK. Read More...

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Financial Power List 2019: 6-10 revealed

People In Business Financial Power List 2019: 6-10 revealed

5y Beth McLoughlin

Financial Power List 2019: 6-10 revealed

Our Financial Power List 2019 ranks the 50 individuals who we believe will make the biggest difference to the accountancy industry over the next 12 mo...

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BDO and Moore Stephens LLP merger complete

Mergers And Acquisitions BDO and Moore Stephens LLP merger complete

5y Emanuela Hawker, Reporter

BDO and Moore Stephens LLP merger complete

The two firms will now operate under the BDO brand Read More...

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BDO makes new regional hire

People In Practice BDO makes new regional hire

5y Accountancy Age

BDO makes new regional hire

BDO continue their upwards journey as they appoint a new audit partner in their Nottingham office Read More...

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BDO and Moore Stephens exchange contracts on merger agreement

Mergers And Acquisitions BDO and Moore Stephens exchange contracts on merger agreement

5y Beth McLoughlin

BDO and Moore Stephens exchange contracts on merge...

The deal is sealed on the BDO - Moore Stephens merger, making BDO the third biggest audit firm Read More...

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BDO director takes on Christmas charity project

Career BDO director takes on Christmas charity project

5y Julia Poulter, Director, Charity and Social Housing Assurance, BDO

BDO director takes on Christmas charity project

Julia Poulter is a director in BDO's charity and social housing assurance team Read More...

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Strong strategy the key as big practice mergers get complicated

Mergers And Acquisitions Strong strategy the key as big practice mergers get complicated

5y Keith Underwood

Strong strategy the key as big practice mergers ge...

Following the proposed merger of BDO and Moore Stephens, will we see more consolidation in accountancy? Keith Underwood, MD at M&A and advisory consul...

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Laying the foundations for the firm of the future

Technology Laying the foundations for the firm of the future

5y Simon Adcock, HSBC

Laying the foundations for the firm of the future

Simon Adcock from HSBC UK explains how technology and the rise of the ‘knowledge worker’ is shaping the future of accountancy firms Read More...

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BDO financial services team expansion

People In Business BDO financial services team expansion

5y Emanuela Hawker, Reporter

BDO financial services team expansion

Ariel Grosberg is the third partner appointed to the division in the last 18 months Read More...

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Kreston Reeves celebrates £3.6m revenue increase with recent hires and merger

Company News Kreston Reeves celebrates £3.6m revenue increase with recent hires and merger

5y Accountancy Age

Kreston Reeves celebrates £3.6m revenue increase w...

Kreston Reeves enjoys an increase in profits after making several new hires and merging with SamCorp Read More...

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