‘Financial hygiene’ and cost control key to surviving the recession, advisors say

Business Recovery ‘Financial hygiene’ and cost control key to surviving the recession, advisors say

1y Rob Griffin

‘Financial hygiene’ and cost control key to surviv...

Advisory firms must offer a “more supportive” and holistic approach to clients amid the economic downturn Read More...

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Accountants tell clients to not “panic” despite predictions of an “unavoidable” recession

Accounting Firms Accountants tell clients to not “panic” despite predictions of an “unavoidable” recession

2y Rebecca Whittaker

Accountants tell clients to not “panic” despite pr...

The UK is nudging closer to a winter recession and “the worst is yet to come”, according to the ICAEW Read More...

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Home sweet home: Property wealth helping fund accountants’ retirement

People In Practice Home sweet home: Property wealth helping fund accountants’ retirement

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Home sweet home: Property wealth helping fund acco...

Survey uncovers a shift in accountant’s attitudes towards pension savings, with over a third using their property to bankroll their retirement Read Mo...

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Training and graduate intake increase across Top 100 firms

Accounting Firms Training and graduate intake increase across Top 100 firms

10y Rachael Singh, Writer

Training and graduate intake increase across Top 1...

Firms claim clients are showing greater confidence and are investing in their practices’ future Read More...

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Boom in accountant hires expected before end of 2013

Accounting Firms Boom in accountant hires expected before end of 2013

10y Rachael Singh, Writer

Boom in accountant hires expected before end of 20...

Before the year is out 11,494 new roles are expected to be filled across profession Read More...

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FTSE 100 cash pile swells to £166bn

Company News FTSE 100 cash pile swells to £166bn

11y Kevin Reed, Writer

FTSE 100 cash pile swells to £166bn

UK biggest companies fearful of splashing the cash, as they defend against tough market and economic conditions Read More...

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E&Y economic advisor heaps scorn on recession figures

Accounting Firms E&Y economic advisor heaps scorn on recession figures

12y Richard Crump, Writer

E&Y economic advisor heaps scorn on recession figu...

An economic advisor at Ernst & Young's ITEM Club has reacted with "disbelief" to figures from the ONS Read More...

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Where there's muck, there's brass

Business Recovery Where there's muck, there's brass

12y Taking Stock

Where there's muck, there's brass

Skips make good economic indicators and hold the rubbish Read More...

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School leavers rush to numbercrunching roles

People Business School leavers rush to numbercrunching roles

13y Accountancy Age

School leavers rush to numbercrunching roles

Growing number of school leavers heading for accountancy training impresses Mat Allen Read More...

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George Osborne's place in history

Politics George Osborne's place in history

13y Phil Thornton, Writer

George Osborne's place in history

Has the chancellor done enough to go down in history as a great chancellor? Read More...

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Audio: Lord Lawson criticises Big Four over banking crisis

Audit Audio: Lord Lawson criticises Big Four over banking crisis

13y Accountancy Age, Reporters

Audio: Lord Lawson criticises Big Four over bankin...

Were audit firms 'the dogs that didn't bark' during the financial crisis? Read More...

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Video: Lord Lawson criticises Big Four over banking crisis

Audit Video: Lord Lawson criticises Big Four over banking crisis

13y Accountancy Age, Reporters

Video: Lord Lawson criticises Big Four over bankin...

Were audit firms 'the dogs that didn't bark' during the financial crisis? Read More...

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Confidence hits 18-month low among CFOs

Company News Confidence hits 18-month low among CFOs

13y Paul Grant, Writer

Confidence hits 18-month low among CFOs

Many CFOs believe UK is heading for a double-dip recession, says Deloitte survey Read More...

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Time to prepare for another lending squeeze

Business Recovery Time to prepare for another lending squeeze

14y Gavin Hinks, Writer

Time to prepare for another lending squeeze

Tighten your belts: Bank lending to small business has been tight but another squeeze on financing could be coming Read More...

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Risk management provided little protection from recession

Corporate Governance Risk management provided little protection from recession

14y Kevin Reed, Writer

Risk management provided little protection from re...

Risk management procedures helped few businesses through the recession Read More...

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Cut taxes to avoid another recession, says ex-MPC member

Corporate Tax Cut taxes to avoid another recession, says ex-MPC member

14y Kevin Reed, Writer

Cut taxes to avoid another recession, says ex-MPC ...

Ex-Monetary Policy Committee member David Blanchflower calls on the coalition to cut taxes or risk a second recession Read More...

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Recession: how to survive the recovery

Business Recovery Recession: how to survive the recovery

14y Accountancy Age

Recession: how to survive the recovery

As the economy starts on the road to recovery, the business community in the UK continues to face a variety of unexpected challenges. What should FDs...

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Regions in recession: is the worst over?

Accounting Firms Regions in recession: is the worst over?

14y Wilf Altman

Regions in recession: is the worst over?

The recession may have officially ended some time ago, but for firms across the country little has changed Read More...

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Uniform supplier to the Queen measures up new FD

People Business Uniform supplier to the Queen measures up new FD

14y Kevin Reed, Writer

Uniform supplier to the Queen measures up new FD

Andrew Binney suited for his new role as finance team leader at Alexandra Read More...

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UK economy still at risk of double-dip recession

Audit UK economy still at risk of double-dip recession

14y Santhie Goundar, Contributor

UK economy still at risk of double-dip recession

GDP figures show UK economy is technically out of recession, but there’s still a risk of another downturn, say KPMG Read More...

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Marketing: winning tactics

Accounting Firms Marketing: winning tactics

14y Accountancy Age

Marketing: winning tactics

To win over clients and get your message out, you need to up your marketing game Read More...

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Practices in distress - waving not drowning

Accounting Firms Practices in distress - waving not drowning

14y Accountancy Age

Practices in distress - waving not drowning

The profession is not immune from the current recession, so how can you help protect your practice from the ravages of the economic crisis? Read More...

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Have finance directors had their day in the sun?

People Business Have finance directors had their day in the sun?

14y Kevin Reed, Writer

Have finance directors had their day in the sun?

Finance professionals have come to the fore during the past two years, but may not be in the running for as many top jobs in the post-recession landsc...

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Government's £850bn price banking tag

Business Recovery Government's £850bn price banking tag

14y Mario Christodoulou, Writer

Government's £850bn price banking tag

NAO puts a number on the government's support for banks Read More...

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Video: Douglas Flint interview, part two

Accounting Standards Video: Douglas Flint interview, part two

14y rumo, Writer

Video: Douglas Flint interview, part two

HSBC's group finance director talks about accounting standards, auditing and annual reports Read More...

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Video: Douglas Flint interview, part one

Company News Video: Douglas Flint interview, part one

14y rumo, Writer

Video: Douglas Flint interview, part one

HSBC's group FD talks about his career and the financial crisis Read More...

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The bonus bandwagon

Company News The bonus bandwagon

14y Accountancy Age

The bonus bandwagon

Big bank bonuses aren't as bad as many commentators like to make out Read More...

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