Loose regulation allows insolvency to be “weaponised”, MP says as APPG report casts shadow over industry
Insolvency

Loose regulation allows insolvency to be “weaponised”, MP says as APPG repo...

4y Sam Alberti

Loose regulation allows insolvency to be “weaponis...

Parliamentary report seeks to eradicate conflict of interest in "Wild West" insolvency industry Read More...

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35 under 35 2021: 25 - 16 revealed!
People Business

35 under 35 2021: 25 - 16 revealed!

4y Aaran Fronda

35 under 35 2021: 25 - 16 revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the second instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights 10 young UK professionals who are making great c...

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Social care levy has potential to stifle growth, experts warn
Tax

Social care levy has potential to stifle growth, experts warn

4y Sam Alberti

Social care levy has potential to stifle growth, e...

Tax and business advisory experts have raised concerns over the UK government’s plans to raise national insurance contributions (NICs), arguing that t...

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Q&A: KPMG senior partner James Kergon
Accounting Firms

Q&A: KPMG senior partner James Kergon

4y Sam Alberti

Q&A: KPMG senior partner James Kergon

Accountancy Age spoke with KPMG senior partner for Scotland James Kergon, who outlined his background and the key goals for his tenure Read More...

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HMRC must "rebuild the trust" of taxpayers after Loan Charge failings
HMRC

HMRC must "rebuild the trust" of taxpayers after Loan Charge failings

4y Sam Alberti

HMRC must "rebuild the trust" of taxpayers after L...

Government’s "misunderstanding" of how contracting works led to misinterpret "accidental" tax avoidance, critics say Read More...

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Audit reforms will force rapid adoption of new technology
Audit

Audit reforms will force rapid adoption of new technology

4y Aaran Fronda

Audit reforms will force rapid adoption of new tec...

UK proposals on audit must address technology to be a success, says Jack Skov, CFO at the Danish software group, Konsolidator Read More...

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35 under 35 2021: 35 - 26 revealed!
People Business

35 under 35 2021: 35 - 26 revealed!

4y Aaran Fronda

35 under 35 2021: 35 - 26 revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the first instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights 10 young UK professionals who are making great co...

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Five tips for building a digital tax future
Accounting Software

Five tips for building a digital tax future

4y Tax Systems

Five tips for building a digital tax future

Tax Systems’ chief innovation officer Russell Gammon outlines key findings from their latest survey, in partnership with Accountancy Age, and provides...

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Statutory audit must “make more use” of internal audit expertise
Audit

Statutory audit must “make more use” of internal audit expertise

4y Sam Alberti

Statutory audit must “make more use” of internal a...

While objectivity and independence are critical, greater collaboration could be the key to stronger assurance Read More...

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Audit reform urgently needed to remedy “glacial” progress
Audit

Audit reform urgently needed to remedy “glacial” progress

4y Sam Alberti

Audit reform urgently needed to remedy “glacial” p...

FRC audit quality scores reflect "unacceptable" performances from some firms and reinforce need for government reforms Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: FreshBooks, Galvanize and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: FreshBooks, Galvanize and more

4y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: FreshBooks, Galv...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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Audit must “dial up focus” to detect fraud more effectively
Audit

Audit must “dial up focus” to detect fraud more effectively

4y Sam Alberti

Audit must “dial up focus” to detect fraud more ef...

While the responsibility of auditors is often misinterpreted, the capabilities of the profession must still improve, according to market participants ...

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MTD for income tax for landlords explained
MTD

MTD for income tax for landlords explained

4y Sage | Sponsored

MTD for income tax for landlords explained

With the deadline on the horizon, accounting software provider Sage breaks down the complexities of MTD for Income Tax and how landlords could fall wi...

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UK audit reform: Key takeaways from the government’s extensive proposals
Audit

UK audit reform: Key takeaways from the government’s extensive proposals

4y Paul Winrow

UK audit reform: Key takeaways from the government...

The UK government’s audit reform proposals aim to restore trust and corporate governance, but questions remain on how the proposed changes will be imp...

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Software market unready for looming MTD deadline
MTD

Software market unready for looming MTD deadline

4y Sam Alberti

Software market unready for looming MTD deadline

The onus is on businesses to achieve MTD compliance, but this process is hindered by complicated and expensive software Read More...

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Report: Next steps critical for “complex” international tax framework, market warns
Tax

Report: Next steps critical for “complex” international tax framework, mark...

4y Sam Alberti

Report: Next steps critical for “complex” internat...

Implementation, harmonisation and timeline are all major sources of concern across the industry Read More...

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UK must develop professional skills or “risk being left behind”, market warns
Business

UK must develop professional skills or “risk being left behind”, market war...

4y Sam Alberti

UK must develop professional skills or “risk being...

The financial and professional services sector’s talent pipeline is critical to supporting the wider UK economy, according to market participants Read...

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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 - submissions now open
Practice

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 - submissions now open

4y Aaran Fronda

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 - submissions now open

Firms are now invited to submit for the 2021 ranking list Read More...

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Experts reject ‘insolvency tsunami’ predictions but advise caution
Insolvency

Experts reject ‘insolvency tsunami’ predictions but advise caution

4y Sam Alberti

Experts reject ‘insolvency tsunami’ predictions bu...

Forecasts suggesting a wave of corporate insolvencies on the horizon are alarmist, but rescue tools and advisory services should still be considered, ...

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Finance teams finally embracing the benefits of technology
People Business

Finance teams finally embracing the benefits of technology

4y Rob Griffin

Finance teams finally embracing the benefits of te...

Anish Kapoor, CEO of AccessPay, explains why automation will be increasingly crucial to organisations over the next few years Read More...

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Accounting firms losing out on talent in “candidate-led market”, experts say
Accounting Firms

Accounting firms losing out on talent in “candidate-led market”, experts sa...

4y Sam Alberti

Accounting firms losing out on talent in “candidat...

The pandemic has accelerated a shift in market power, requiring accountancy firms to rethink hiring strategies Read More...

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Advising clients as Covid-19 restrictions end
Coronavirus

Advising clients as Covid-19 restrictions end

4y Silverfin | Sponsored

Advising clients as Covid-19 restrictions end

The transition out of pandemic-related restrictions poses significant challenges for accountants and their clients to navigate, according to Christoph...

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HMRC proposals to impose PII on unaffiliated agents is short-sighted, says IFA
Regulation

HMRC proposals to impose PII on unaffiliated agents is short-sighted, says ...

4y The Institute of Financial Acc...

HMRC proposals to impose PII on unaffiliated agent...

HMRC’s consultation on raising standards in the tax advice market tiptoes around regulation issue, warns IFA Read More...

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Audit tech update: Engine B and Forecast
Audit

Audit tech update: Engine B and Forecast

4y Tom Lemmon

Audit tech update: Engine B and Forecast

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of audit tech news, including new partnerships, product launches and people moves Read More...

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Industry urges government to address “fragile” public sector audit market
Audit

Industry urges government to address “fragile” public sector audit market

4y Sam Alberti

Industry urges government to address “fragile” pub...

Market capacity is cited as the key concern by market participants Read More...

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Profile: Azets CEO Chris Horne
Accounting Firms

Profile: Azets CEO Chris Horne

4y Sam Alberti

Profile: Azets CEO Chris Horne

Accountancy Age spoke with Azets' new CEO Chris Horne, who outlined the key goals for his tenure Read More...

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Furlough Countdown: Advising clients as Covid-19 restrictions end
Accounting Firms

Furlough Countdown: Advising clients as Covid-19 restrictions end

4y Silverfin | Sponsored

Furlough Countdown: Advising clients as Covid-19 r...

The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has supported millions of jobs amid the pandemic, but with the support measure set to end in September, how can a...

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