PwC fined a record £10m over BHS audit
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PwC fined a record £10m over BHS audit

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PwC fined a record £10m over BHS audit

The record fine comes after a two-year investigation into BHS’s 2014 audits, which PwC had signed off on just days before its sale for £1 Read More...

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PwC to net £50m from Carillion insolvency
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PwC to net £50m from Carillion insolvency

7y Accountancy Age

PwC to net £50m from Carillion insolvency

The NAO report revealed that Carillion's insolvency will cost the taxpayer £148m while PwC will net £50m, a figure that has been questioned by MPs Rac...

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Deloitte faces disciplinary action over Autonomy accounts scandal
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Deloitte faces disciplinary action over Autonomy accounts scandal

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Deloitte faces disciplinary action over Autonomy a...

The FRC has brought disciplinary action against Deloitte auditors over their failure to adequately challenge issues with Autonomy’s accounts, which le...

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What are the Big Four doing to support mental health in the workplace?
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What are the Big Four doing to support mental health in the workplace?

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What are the Big Four doing to support mental heal...

While training and support is very important, it's also about changing the day-to-day treatment of and attitudes towards mental health at work, and ma...

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Auditors ‘in the dock’ over Carillion as report calls for Big Four break-up
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Auditors ‘in the dock’ over Carillion as report calls for Big Four break-up

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Auditors ‘in the dock’ over Carillion as report ca...

Inquiry report is scathing of Carillion directors and auditors and calls for the audit market to be referred to the Competition and Markets Authority ...

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Which UK regions pay the highest salaries in accounting?
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Which UK regions pay the highest salaries in accounting?

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Which UK regions pay the highest salaries in accou...

We found a 63.3% difference between the highest paid region and lowest paid region for accountancy jobs in the UK Read More...

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EY supports Stonewall in transgender equality initiative
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EY supports Stonewall in transgender equality initiative

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EY supports Stonewall in transgender equality init...

With over half of trans people still feeling unable to disclose their identity in the workplace, EY shows its dedication to eliminating workplace disc...

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6 things newly qualified accountants should do to prepare for their future career
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6 things newly qualified accountants should do to prepare for their future ...

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6 things newly qualified accountants should do to ...

After you have qualified as an accountant, facing an uncertain future can be daunting, but there are solid steps you can take to help you choose the r...

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What does it mean to be an accountant in 2018?
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What does it mean to be an accountant in 2018?

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What does it mean to be an accountant in 2018?

The accountancy industry is changing, and with it the role of the accountant and the skills they need to possess Read More...

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FRC introduces £10m sanctions for Big Four firms
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FRC introduces £10m sanctions for Big Four firms

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FRC introduces £10m sanctions for Big Four firms

After increased pressure to take a tougher stance against Big Four firms for audit breaches, the FRC has implemented a range of sanctions Read More...

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Big Four accounting firms sign Social Mobility Pledge
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Big Four accounting firms sign Social Mobility Pledge

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Big Four accounting firms sign Social Mobility Ple...

Improving the UK's social mobility is a challenging but vital step forwards, and accounting firms are getting behind it Read More...

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What accountancy roles are high in demand right now?
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What accountancy roles are high in demand right now?

7y Marcus Williams

What accountancy roles are high in demand right no...

As the role of the accountant evolves, what roles are on offer and what skills do you need to excel in them? Read More...

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Day in the Life: Camilla Banks, senior manager, Deloitte
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Day in the Life: Camilla Banks, senior manager, Deloitte

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Day in the Life: Camilla Banks, senior manager, De...

In our new day-in-the-life series, we find out what accountants in practice and industry get up to on a typical day Read More...

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PwC’s gender pay gap highest of Big Four
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PwC’s gender pay gap highest of Big Four

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PwC’s gender pay gap highest of Big Four

Across the firm’s entire workforce, including partners, PwC reports a mean gender pay gap of 43.8% Read More...

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What does the future hold for listed accountancy firms?
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What does the future hold for listed accountancy firms?

7y Fergus Payne

What does the future hold for listed accountancy f...

It was back in the early 2000s that the listed accountancy consolidator appeared on the scene in the form of Tenon, Numerica and Vantis. So why would ...

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Big Four dominate FTSE 250 audit market in Q1 rankings
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Big Four dominate FTSE 250 audit market in Q1 rankings

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Big Four dominate FTSE 250 audit market in Q1 rank...

Auditor rankings reveal that 241 of FTSE 250 companies are audited by Big Four firms Read More...

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David Sproul, Senior Partner and Chief Executive, Deloitte
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David Sproul, Senior Partner and Chief Executive, Deloitte

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David Sproul, Senior Partner and Chief Executive, ...

We are likely to see Sproul leading Deloitte in even more growth this year as well as making changes to embrace technology and the changing role of th...

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Financial Power List 2018: 1-5 revealed
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Financial Power List 2018: 1-5 revealed

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Financial Power List 2018: 1-5 revealed

Here we reveal the top 5 individuals we feel will have the greatest impact on the accountancy industry in 2018 Read More...

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Insights into a career in tax
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Insights into a career in tax

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Insights into a career in tax

Robert Pullen, director at accountancy firm Blick Rothenberg, shares insights into a career in tax Read More...

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Bill Dodwell, Tax Partner, Deloitte
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Bill Dodwell, Tax Partner, Deloitte

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Bill Dodwell, Tax Partner, Deloitte

Dodwell leads the tax policy group at Big Four firm, Deloitte Read More...

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Jonathan Bingham, Partner, KPMG
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Jonathan Bingham, Partner, KPMG

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Jonathan Bingham, Partner, KPMG

Bingham, winner at the British Accountancy Awards 2017, has forged a successful career with KPMG for over 21 years Read More...

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KPMG resigns from Grenfell Inquiry following conflict of interest concerns
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KPMG resigns from Grenfell Inquiry following conflict of interest concerns

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KPMG resigns from Grenfell Inquiry following confl...

KPMG resigned as project management advisor to the Grenfell Inquiry following an open letter questioning potential conflicts of interest Read More...

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HMRC executive chair knighted for services to taxpayers and the tax system
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HMRC executive chair knighted for services to taxpayers and the tax system

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HMRC executive chair knighted for services to taxp...

Former HMRC executive chair and permanent secretary Ed Troup has received a knighthood in the 2018 honours list Read More...

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Top 5 accountancy practice hires of 2017
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Top 5 accountancy practice hires of 2017

8y Accountancy Age

Top 5 accountancy practice hires of 2017

2017 has seen a raft of hires and promotions across the top accountancy firms, as firms look to expand and drive growth ahead of the challenges of 201...

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LLPs in Top 50+50: Will LLPs continue to be the preferred set-up?
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LLPs in Top 50+50: Will LLPs continue to be the preferred set-up?

8y Fergus Payne

LLPs in Top 50+50: Will LLPs continue to be the pr...

Why and how do accountancy firms set up or convert to an LLP, and will LLPs continue to be the preferred set-up in the future? Read More...

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Deloitte hires ex-HSBC global head of IFRS as partner
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Deloitte hires ex-HSBC global head of IFRS as partner

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Deloitte hires ex-HSBC global head of IFRS as part...

The Big Four firm has appointed former global head of IFRS at HSBC as a partner in the UK banking and capital markets team Read More...

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EY reports gender pay gap at 19.7%
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EY reports gender pay gap at 19.7%

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EY reports gender pay gap at 19.7%

The Big Four firm has reported its mean gender pay gap at 19.7% and its mean bonus pay gap at 43.5% Read More...

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