The tax function is an 'evolving beast'

Big Four The tax function is an 'evolving beast'

8m Greg Noble

The tax function is an 'evolving beast'

The ERP system has evolved from being the finance data house to a tool that can power more business decision-making Read More...

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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

11m 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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EY split timeline: The abandoned break-up plan

Audit EY split timeline: The abandoned break-up plan

11m Sam Alberti

EY split timeline: The abandoned break-up plan

After years of deliberations and millions of dollars spent, EY has officially pulled the plug on its greatly anticipated break-up plan Read More...

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WATCH: EY global head of assurance talent on the firm's impending split

Big Four WATCH: EY global head of assurance talent on the firm's impending split

1y Sam Alberti

WATCH: EY global head of assurance talent on the f...

EY's global head of assurance talent on the firm's prospective split, contending with staff poaching, and much more Read More...

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Q&A: EY’s Dr Matthew Bell on the necessity of sustainability reporting and the urgent need for change

ESG Q&A: EY’s Dr Matthew Bell on the necessity of sustainability reporting and the urgent need for change

2y Rebecca Whittaker

Q&A: EY’s Dr Matthew Bell on the necessity of sust...

During a conversation with Accountancy Age, Dr Matthew Bell, global climate change and sustainability service leader at EY, highlights the need to “ra...

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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 Rob Griffin

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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Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progression and the next generation of talent

Career Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progression and the next generation of talent

3y Leanna Reeves

Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progre...

Accountancy Age spoke to Kate Barton about the challenges facing future tax leaders and career highlights Read More...

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EY’s Wirecard audit exposes potential fraud

Audit EY’s Wirecard audit exposes potential fraud

4y Shannon Moyer

EY’s Wirecard audit exposes potential fraud

After a series of audits by EY and a special audit by KPMG, nearly €1.9bn remains unaccounted for Read More...

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Wirecard audit procedures yet to be completed

Audit Wirecard audit procedures yet to be completed

4y Shannon Moyer

Wirecard audit procedures yet to be completed

EY audit of the financial services provider has been repeatedly deferred 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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Apprenticeships shaping future of business

Big Four Apprenticeships shaping future of business

4y Laura Keen

Apprenticeships shaping future of business

Laura Keen, EY Apprenticeship leader, shares the experiences of apprentices from the EY Transaction Business Apprenticeship. Read More...

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People Moves: EY, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more

People Business People Moves: EY, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more

4y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: EY, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more

Throughout the UK, a number of accountancy and advisory firms have promoted staff, welcomed new hires, and celebrated landmark anniversaries with thei...

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People Moves: EY, KPMG UK, UHY and more

People Business People Moves: EY, KPMG UK, UHY and more

4y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: EY, KPMG UK, UHY and more

Throughout the UK, firms are bolstering their workforce and welcoming new talent—from shake-ups at the Big Four, to ten trainees receiving their prof...

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Brydon Report: Industry reacts to findings and audit recommendations

Accounting Firms Brydon Report: Industry reacts to findings and audit recommendations

4y Chris Jewers

Brydon Report: Industry reacts to findings and aud...

Following the release of the Brydon report, in which Sir Donald Brydon has made 64 recommendations on how to improve the troubled UK audit industry, A...

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FRC extends Thomas Cook investigation to more statements audited by EY

Accounting Firms FRC extends Thomas Cook investigation to more statements audited by EY

4y Chris Jewers

FRC extends Thomas Cook investigation to more stat...

The UK’s audit and accountancy watchdog has announced it will expand its investigation into EY’s auditing of Thomas Cook’s financial statements to inc...

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EY Foundation charity supports record number of young people

People Business EY Foundation charity supports record number of young people

4y Shannon Moyer

EY Foundation charity supports record number of yo...

The EY Foundation charity supports a new wave of talent, helping to fight postcode inequality and provide valuable work experience to underprivileged ...

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EY announces steady UK growth on the back of increased investment

Accounting Firms EY announces steady UK growth on the back of increased investment

4y Chris Jewers

EY announces steady UK growth on the back of incre...

The Big Four firm has continued its investment in audit quality, talent, technology, environmental sustainability and its regional business. Read More...

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EY to team up for campaign against domestic abuse

Big Four EY to team up for campaign against domestic abuse

4y Leanna Reeves

EY to team up for campaign against domestic abuse

The campaign, led by EY and other organisations, will run a series of events from November to December, aiming at providing businesses with measures t...

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FRC launches investigation into EY's Thomas Cook auditing

Big Four FRC launches investigation into EY's Thomas Cook auditing

4y Shannon Moyer

FRC launches investigation into EY's Thomas Cook a...

Following the collapse of Thomas Cook, the regulatory body has launched an investigation into EY's auditing practices within the travel company for th...

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Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed by FRC

Accounting Firms Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed by FRC

4y Chris Jewers

Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed...

The FRC has the power to investigate Thomas Cook’s auditors and any accountants that work for the company who are registered with a professional body ...

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The Big Four commit to disability inclusion with The Valuable 500

Big Four The Big Four commit to disability inclusion with The Valuable 500

5y Shannon Moyer

The Big Four commit to disability inclusion with T...

The inclusion campaign is aimed at large companies, requiring the commitment of a chair or chief executive officer, to put disability inclusion at the...

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Growth of technology projects helps EY post record global revenues

Technology Growth of technology projects helps EY post record global revenues

5y Chris Jewers

Growth of technology projects helps EY post record...

In its report, the global accounting firm cited its use of artificial intelligence, specifically EY document intelligence, as a system that has allowe...

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Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, PCAOB finds audits lacking

Audit Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, PCAOB finds audits lacking

5y Chris Jewers

Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, P...

A round-up of the key audit news in the last week, commencing from the 26th August 2019. Read More...

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EY announces 733 new partner promotions worldwide

Big Four EY announces 733 new partner promotions worldwide

5y Tom Lemmon

EY announces 733 new partner promotions worldwide

Ernst and Young, announced that 733 people have been promoted to partner at across the globe. For the fifth consecutive year, women and emerging marke...

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EY appoint two women to senior UK leadership roles

Big Four EY appoint two women to senior UK leadership roles

5y Tom Lemmon

EY appoint two women to senior UK leadership roles

EY today announced the appointment of Justine Belton to its UK LLP Board and Tonia Lovell as a UK Independent Non-Executive (INE). The announcement me...

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EY and Thomson Reuters announce strategic alliance between Onesource and Tax Technology and Transformation services

Company News EY and Thomson Reuters announce strategic alliance between Onesource and Tax Technology and Transformation services

5y Tom Lemmon

EY and Thomson Reuters announce strategic alliance...

EY and Thomson Reuters will form an alliance which brings together Reuters’ Onesource with EY’s Tax Technology and Transformation services Read More...

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Lack of diversity and social mobility puts young talent off jobs and costs economy £270bn a year

People In Business Lack of diversity and social mobility puts young talent off jobs and costs economy £270bn a year

5y Tom Lemmon

Lack of diversity and social mobility puts young t...

Overtly middle class workforces put young people off jobs and a lack of social mobility costs the UK economy £270bn, with added implications for accou...

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