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

4w 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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Why expense systems are failing UK staff in 2025
Accounting Firms

Why expense systems are failing UK staff in 2025

1m 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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Grant Thornton partners paid £682k as Cinven deal closes
Accounting Firms

Grant Thornton partners paid £682k as Cinven deal closes

1m Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton partners paid £682k as Cinven deal ...

Partner payouts at Grant Thornton UK rose to an average of £682,000 in 2024, following the completion of a landmark private equity deal with Cinven—th...

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Q&A: Affinia’s growth journey - A new challenger in UK accountancy
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Affinia’s growth journey - A new challenger in UK accountancy

2m Marina Mouka

Q&A: Affinia’s growth journey - A new challenger i...

An executive interview with Darren Redmayne, CEO, and Chris Annis, CCO of Affinia. Read More...

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The real AI divide in accounting is between the fearful and the fearless
Accounting Firms

The real AI divide in accounting is between the fearful and the fearless

3m Marina Mouka

The real AI divide in accounting is between the fe...

Two accounting firms, same size, same market, same tools. One is scaling rapidly, rolling out new services, and attracting top-tier clients. The other...

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How to lose a month of work and still feel busy
Accounting Firms

How to lose a month of work and still feel busy

3m Accountancy Age

How to lose a month of work and still feel busy

Accounting firms pride themselves on precision. Every number balanced, every transaction documented, every report filed on time. Yet beneath this well...

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Why every accounting firm should think like a CFO
Accounting Firms

Why every accounting firm should think like a CFO

3m Marina Mouka

Why every accounting firm should think like a CFO

For years, accounting firms built their businesses on stability. Tax filings, financial reporting, and audits were the profession’s foundation, predic...

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How to foster innovation and a performance culture
Skills

How to foster innovation and a performance culture

1y Peter Spence

How to foster innovation and a performance culture

Innovation is essential to survival in the modern marketplace. AICPA & CIMA’s Associate Technical Director Peter Spence discusses how to foster a cult...

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Strategic Tax Planning: Maximising efficiency as the Fiscal Year ends
Business

Strategic Tax Planning: Maximising efficiency as the Fiscal Year ends

1y Accountancy Age

Strategic Tax Planning: Maximising efficiency as t...

As the tax year ends on April 5, 2024, individuals and accountants can optimize financial strategies through pension contributions, charitable donatio...

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Mastering Financial Success: The Essential Guide to Budgeting and Forecasting in Today's Market
Uncategorized

Mastering Financial Success: The Essential Guide to Budgeting and Forecasti...

1y Accountancy Age

Mastering Financial Success: The Essential Guide t...

Organizations enhance financial success through adept budgeting and forecasting, leveraging advanced strategies, technology, and scenario planning to ...

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Unlocking success in end-of-year budget reviews
Accounting Firms

Unlocking success in end-of-year budget reviews

1y Accountancy Age

Unlocking success in end-of-year budget reviews

Static budgets outdated. Embrace agile budgeting for a smooth year-end close and adapt to changing markets. Read More...

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Accountancy Age 35 under 35 2024 – entries open!
35 under 35

Accountancy Age 35 under 35 2024 – entries open!

1y Accountancy Age

Accountancy Age 35 under 35 2024 – entries open!

Entries are now open for the Accountancy Age 35 under 35 2024 ranking, highlighting the brightest young talent in the accountancy sector. Read More...

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Rebranding heritage: Saffery's pivot from tradition to innovation
Accounting Firms

Rebranding heritage: Saffery's pivot from tradition to innovation

1y Rachael Kennedy

Rebranding heritage: Saffery's pivot from traditio...

Saffery Champness's strategic rebrand to "Saffery" reflects a bold step towards aligning its historic values with a modern, innovative ethos, fosterin...

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UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes in 2024
Administration

UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes in 2024

1y Accountancy Age

UK Accountants brace for significant tax changes i...

The upcoming tax changes in 2024 will significantly impact businesses and individuals in the UK. Accountants play a crucial role in helping clients na...

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IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes
Business

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes

1y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and success...

Could accountants' efforts to better align with the demands and expectations of their clients serve as a spark for greater innovation and sector chang...

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Ensuring performance reviews are aligned with strategy
Career

Ensuring performance reviews are aligned with strategy

1y Accountancy Age

Ensuring performance reviews are aligned with stra...

Discover why transforming performance reviews into strategic endeavours is not just a choice, but a necessity Read More...

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End-of-year reflections: The value of cash flow statements
Business

End-of-year reflections: The value of cash flow statements

1y Accountancy Age

End-of-year reflections: The value of cash flow st...

By deepening the understanding of their components, addressing challenges with precision, harnessing advanced analytical techniques, staying abreast o...

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Transformation Framework: Shifting to a consultancy model
Consulting

Transformation Framework: Shifting to a consultancy model

1y Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Shifting to a consultanc...

This framework, while providing a top-line view, underscores the importance of strategic vision, operational excellence, and the spirit of continuous ...

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Fee shuffle: Accountants tune into the market rhythm
Invoicing

Fee shuffle: Accountants tune into the market rhythm

1y Accountancy Age

Fee shuffle: Accountants tune into the market rhyt...

Explore how accountants master the art of communicating fee changes, balancing numbers with nuanced client relationships Read More...

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The importance of branding for accounting firms
Accounting Firms

The importance of branding for accounting firms

1y Accountancy Age

The importance of branding for accounting firms

Discover how strategic branding revolutionises accounting firms, turning challenges into opportunities for lasting success and growth Read More...

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Navigating the IASB's Amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards

Navigating the IASB's Amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards

2y Accountancy Age

Navigating the IASB's Amendments to IFRS Accountin...

By staying informed, seeking expert guidance, and adopting a forward-looking approach, accountants can successfully navigate the new regulatory landsc...

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Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in accounting firms
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in accounting firms

2y Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in a...

In an era of dynamic markets, client-centricity is not a luxury but a strategic imperative for UK accounting firms. The process of client segmentation...

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How to use authentic personal branding to your advantage
People In Practice

How to use authentic personal branding to your advantage

2y David McIntosh

How to use authentic personal branding to your adv...

David McIntosh, management consultant at KPMG and founder of the firm’s Social Mobility Network, outlines how to use authenticity on social media to e...

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Accountancy Blueprint: Gap analysis for regulatory compliance
Regulation

Accountancy Blueprint: Gap analysis for regulatory compliance

2y Accountancy Age

Accountancy Blueprint: Gap analysis for regulatory...

In a world where trust hinges on compliance, this blueprint is a compass to not only meet regulations but also strengthen a firm's reputation and succ...

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How small accountancy practices can save time with integrated software
Technology

How small accountancy practices can save time with integrated software

2y Wolters Kluwer | Sponsored

How small accountancy practices can save time with...

In this piece, Wolters Kluwer examine how areas such as compliance, practice management and document management can be streamlined by using integrated...

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Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organisation, says firm
Accounting Firms

Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organisation, says firm

2y Greg Noble

Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organi...

The rebrand has been touted as a major milestone in the firm’s 160-year history Read More...

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WATCH: Baker Tilly International CEO on mid-market turbulence
Accounting Firms

WATCH: Baker Tilly International CEO on mid-market turbulence

2y Sam Alberti

WATCH: Baker Tilly International CEO on mid-market...

Francesca Lagerberg sheds light on how practice strategy is helping to guide more than 140 member firms through global turbulence Read More...

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