UK borrowing costs hit 16-year high as pound slump...

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Navigating a new era of corporate reporting

Corporate reporting is rapidly evolving, with numerous new standards and requirements being established to guide companies towards more responsible an...

What accountants need to know about becoming an au...

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) will have a significant impact on evolving accountancy practice. John Clarke, Chair of ...

2025: Can accountants turn the tide on trust and g...

As 2025 dawns, accountants find themselves at the heart of an economy still navigating the aftershocks of a global pandemic, seismic political shifts,...

A £1.13bn problem: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax err...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a voluntary disclosure initiative aimed at companies that have overclaimed research and development (R&am...

AI, sustainability and regulatory push set to tran...

The pharma and life sciences industry faces a dynamic year ahead, driven by AI, sustainability, and evolving regulations. Stricter ESG reporting and ...

Accountancy Age's Top 10 Stories of 2024

Q&A: Gerald Edelman's Carl Lundberg on making B-Co...

From Tony's Chocolonely at the Christmas party to tough conversations about business class flights - how this 78-year-old accounting firm transformed ...

FRC opens consultation on draft Strategy 2025-28

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its draft three-year strategy for 2025-28, emphasising its commitment to safeguarding public trust...

FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit mar...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released initial findings from its ongoing examination of the NHS audit market, revealing significant obstac...

ICAS celebrates 170 years as the world’s oldest ac...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is marking its 170th anniversary this month, celebrating its role as the world’s oldest prof...

UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven...

Two major private equity deals have been announced in the UK accountancy sector, with Cinven and IK Partners making significant investments in Grant T...

Why talent retention tops the agenda for UK accoun...

Discover why talent retention is the top challenge for UK accountancy firms and how they’re adapting to thrive in 2025 and beyond Read More...

Accountancy Age's Top Interviews for 2024

We present our top five interviews for 2024. In a year filled with technological breakthroughs, regulatory shake-ups, and inspiring industry leaders, ...

Inside Macy's $151 million accounting error

Macy’s, the iconic retail giant, recently disclosed a significant accounting misstatement involving $151 million in cumulative delivery expenses, span...

Striking the balance between functional excellence...

In today's intricate business landscape, making sound decisions demands more than just cascading directives from the top. It requires carefully though...

US private equity firm takes majority stake in Coo...

Cooper Parry, one of the UK’s fastest-growing accounting firms, has secured a majority investment from US-based Lee Equity Partners in what is b...

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024: Market consolida...

The number of firms that have bought or sold part of a firm in the last financial year has risen to 35. Accountancy Age’s Top 50+50 Rankings, in partn...

Exit planning – why only self-sufficient businesse...

Exit strategies only ultimately work when a business can continue operating without its proprietor. Shaun Barton, a corporate finance and insolvency s...

How will SMBs benefit form Sage's new co-pilot?

Sage has unveiled AI-driven Sage Copilot for its Intacct platform. The feature, announced on December 3, 2024, will initially be available to early ad...

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024: Female leadershi...

Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2024 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK. Brought to yo...

Accountancy people moves: November 2024

Each month, Accountancy Age delivers a comprehensive update on the key people moves and promotions that have taken place among the UK accountancy mark...

Q&A: Natasha Frangos on why purple isn't always fo...

The managing partner of HaysMac discusses why the firm's first rebrand in 22 years goes far beyond just dropping 'intyre' from its name. Read More...

Seven regional firms merge to form Affinia

In a move that will likely reshapes the accounting services landscape in the East and South East of England, seven regional accounting firms have merg...

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024: Evelyn Partners ...

Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2024 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK. Brought to...

ACCA celebrates 120 years and counting

ACCA, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, will celebrate 120 years since its creation this weekend (30 Nov- 1 Dec). Founded in London ...

Business Distress Index – what are the latest inso...

The Business Distress Index for Q3 2024 from Real Business Rescue investigates how small-to-medium sized companies across England, Scotland, and North...