FRC: new “rigorous requirements” for Stewardship Code
Corporate Governance

FRC: new “rigorous requirements” for Stewardship Code

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

FRC: new “rigorous requirements” for Stewardship C...

The Financial Reporting Council aims for the Stewardship Code to better complement “stronger corporate governance provisions” Read More...

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Should Scotland introduce a tourist tax?
Tax

Should Scotland introduce a tourist tax?

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Should Scotland introduce a tourist tax?

The Institute of Chartered Accountants calls for a “robust public debate” on the topic Read More...

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How did fraud come about in the Patisserie Valerie case?
Insolvency

How did fraud come about in the Patisserie Valerie case?

7y Accountancy Age

How did fraud come about in the Patisserie Valerie...

Simon Bonney, partner and insolvency expert, said “It is difficult, given the extent of the fraud, that this isn’t something that could have been spot...

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Accordance VAT appoints new managing director
People In Practice

Accordance VAT appoints new managing director

7y Beth McLoughlin

Accordance VAT appoints new managing director

A new managing director takes over at Accordance VAT Read More...

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MTD: Guide for accountants
Making Tax Digital

MTD: Guide for accountants

7y IRIS | Sponsored

MTD: Guide for accountants

A guide for agents from IRIS for everything you need to know ahead of the Making Tax Digital deadline Read More...

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Football Finance: Short-term cost controls, profitability, and sustainability
Governance

Football Finance: Short-term cost controls, profitability, and sustainabili...

7y Andy Turner

Football Finance: Short-term cost controls, profit...

Andy Turner, audit and business advisory partner (media and sports), provides an update on Football Finance Read More...

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Has the audit process improved since Carillion? No, say company secretaries
Audit

Has the audit process improved since Carillion? No, say company secretaries

7y Beth McLoughlin

Has the audit process improved since Carillion? No...

More than half of company secretaries surveyed by ICSA, the Government Institute and recruitment specialist said the industry has learned little from ...

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Is Corporate Structure Simplification (CSS) essential for UK businesses?
People In Business

Is Corporate Structure Simplification (CSS) essential for UK businesses?

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Is Corporate Structure Simplification (CSS) essent...

Duff & Phelps has revealed that Corporate Structure Simplification allows for transparency Read More...

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UK tax advisory market set to grow in 2019
Tax

UK tax advisory market set to grow in 2019

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

UK tax advisory market set to grow in 2019

Source Global Research has today revealed that the UK’s tax advisory sector could grow fastest in Europe Read More...

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ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?
Training & CPD

ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?

7y Rebecca Brace

ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?

Find out what the difference is between the two accounting qualifications and which one is best for you Read More...

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Potential problems that could be caused by Brexit
Brexit & Economy

Potential problems that could be caused by Brexit

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Potential problems that could be caused by Brexit

Crowe UK and MHA MacIntyre Hudson have highlighted potential problem areas should the UK leave the EU without a deal Read More...

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Behind the scenes: Developing MTD bridging software
MTD

Behind the scenes: Developing MTD bridging software

7y Shaun Shirazian

Behind the scenes: Developing MTD bridging softwar...

Quickbooks' head of product Shaun Shirazian outlines the ways bridging software can work for MTD compliance - following a survey for the firm which fo...

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Should the dictionary definition of the word 'accountant' be changed?
Professional Services

Should the dictionary definition of the word 'accountant' be changed?

7y Beth McLoughlin

Should the dictionary definition of the word 'acco...

A new campaign wants to change the Oxford English Dictionary definition of accountant for wording which better reflects the changing face of the profe...

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AAnswers Podcast: Breakfast or Brexit?
Brexit & Economy

AAnswers Podcast: Breakfast or Brexit?

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

AAnswers Podcast: Breakfast or Brexit?

With our new podcast series, AAnswers, we respond to the big questions of our time, future-proofing the knowledge you need to succeed moving forwards ...

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EY to improve audits via independent panel
Audit

EY to improve audits via independent panel

7y Accountancy Age

EY to improve audits via independent panel

EY are responding to calls for independence among the Big Four accounting firms Read More...

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Should Tesco directors ever have faced fraud trial?
Legal

Should Tesco directors ever have faced fraud trial?

7y Beth McLoughlin

Should Tesco directors ever have faced fraud trial...

Questions have been raised about the use of DPAs by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) case after the case against final defendant Carl Rogberg was droppe...

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PwC CEO Survey shows heightened global concerns
People In Business

PwC CEO Survey shows heightened global concerns

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

PwC CEO Survey shows heightened global concerns

PwC has conducted a survey that has revealed UK CEOs top concerns compared to CEOs across the globe Read More...

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Patisserie Valerie plunges into administration closing 70 cafes immediately
Audit

Patisserie Valerie plunges into administration closing 70 cafes immediately

7y Accountancy Age

Patisserie Valerie plunges into administration clo...

It is thought that up to 900 Patisserie Valerie employees could lose their jobs Read More...

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Update on Carillion: FRC continue investigating KPMG for 2014-17 audits of construction company
Audit

Update on Carillion: FRC continue investigating KPMG for 2014-17 audits of ...

7y Accountancy Age

Update on Carillion: FRC continue investigating KP...

The investigation into Carillion's collapse continue on with a renewed focus on KPMG's audits of the construction business Read More...

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Only 57 percent of businesses are ready for Making Tax Digital deadline
Making Tax Digital

Only 57 percent of businesses are ready for Making Tax Digital deadline

7y Beth McLoughlin

Only 57 percent of businesses are ready for Making...

A survey by software provider Advanced has found that only 57 percent of UK businesses who must comply will be ready in time for April 1 Read More...

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Lagarde says female leaders key to global prosperity
Business

Lagarde says female leaders key to global prosperity

7y Lawrie Holmes

Lagarde says female leaders key to global prosperi...

In an exclusive interview, the IMF’s managing director spells out the need for diversity in a fast-changing and complex environment Read More...

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How to implement robotics without ‘automation anxiety’ – a Baker Tilly case study
Technology

How to implement robotics without ‘automation anxiety’ – a Baker Tilly case...

7y Beth McLoughlin

How to implement robotics without ‘automation anxi...

The accountancy and advisory firm reveals how robotic process automation software from NICE has saved them time and money Read More...

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National Minimum Wage: a hot issue in employment?
People In Business

National Minimum Wage: a hot issue in employment?

7y AJ Chambers Recruitment | Sponsored

National Minimum Wage: a hot issue in employment?

Matthew Lawford, Director at AJ Chambers Recruitment, discusses the more complex areas that arise around National Minimum Wage with employment tax exp...

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UK businesses struggling to keep up with AI?
Technology

UK businesses struggling to keep up with AI?

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

UK businesses struggling to keep up with AI?

UHY Hacker Young’s recent study has revealed that, although UK businesses are keeping up in the world of blockchain, they are in danger of losing touc...

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How is technology changing the role of a CFO?
Technology

How is technology changing the role of a CFO?

7y Accountancy Age

How is technology changing the role of a CFO?

Accountancy Age interviews Cheik Daddah from Kyriba about the changing role of the CFO and how future technologies like AI and Blockchain will impact ...

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Women in business should be supported across all sectors
Career

Women in business should be supported across all sectors

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Women in business should be supported across all s...

The Association of Accounting Technicians believes that extending the ‘Women in Finance Charter’ to cover all UK businesses will improve equality stan...

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Tech Series: Brendan Woods, CEO of AutoEntry
Technology

Tech Series: Brendan Woods, CEO of AutoEntry

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Tech Series: Brendan Woods, CEO of AutoEntry

Changes in the accountancy industry, the implementation of Making Tax Digital, and future technological changes are just a few of the topics Brendan W...

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