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Baker Tilly International announces record revenues
Accounting Firms

Baker Tilly International announces record revenues

14h Accountancy Age

Baker Tilly International announces record revenue...

Baker Tilly International has today announced record global revenues of $5.62bn for the year ended 31 December 2024, marking a 9% increase from the pr...

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The UK economy in 2025: Resilient or running on empty?
2025 Predictions

The UK economy in 2025: Resilient or running on empty?

14h Marina Mouka

The UK economy in 2025: Resilient or running on em...

The UK has entered 2025 at a crossroads. While global growth is set to continue at a modest pace, Britain faces a far more delicate balancing act. Wit...

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The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK council budgets
Economy

The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK council budgets

2d Marina Mouka

The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK counci...

Local councils across the UK are facing a fiscal crisis, with some proposing sharp council tax hikes to tackle mounting debt and budget shortfalls. Ei...

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Climate reporting demand catches 67% of accountants off guard
Accounting Standards

Climate reporting demand catches 67% of accountants off guard

3d Accountancy Age

Climate reporting demand catches 67% of accountant...

As the climate crisis accelerates, the world is shifting towards transparency in carbon emissions. With mandatory climate reporting set to impact an e...

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The hidden struggles of UK SMEs during tax season
HMRC

The hidden struggles of UK SMEs during tax season

4d Marina Mouka

The hidden struggles of UK SMEs during tax season

The end of January looms large for small business owners across the UK. It’s a time marked by long hours, frazzled nerves, and a desperate hunt for mi...

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Top 10 AI accounting tools every business needs in 2025
Accounting Software

Top 10 AI accounting tools every business needs in 2025

6d Marina Mouka

Top 10 AI accounting tools every business needs in...

In 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond being a buzzword in accounting—it’s now a fundamental part of how businesses manage their finan...

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How AI and cloud-centric strategy are redefining construction technology
AI in Accounting

How AI and cloud-centric strategy are redefining construction technology

1w Lee Arthur

How AI and cloud-centric strategy are redefining c...

In a sector often overshadowed by labyrinthine supply chains and erratic profit margins, Sage—known primarily for its financial management software—ha...

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Accountancy Age Rankings

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024
Rankings

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024

Celebrating excellence in accountancy practice, the Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024 spotlights top accounting firms in the UK Read More...

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35 Under 35 2024
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35 Under 35 2024

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35 Under 35 2024

The 35 Under 35 ranking spotlights young professionals within the accountancy industry who have made significant contributions to their fields, career...

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Mid-Tier Power Index 2022
Rankings

Mid-Tier Power Index 2022

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Mid-Tier Power Index 2022

The inaugural Mid-Tier Power Index ranking celebrates accountancy excellence Read More...

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Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021
Rankings

Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021

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Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 20...

The Accountancy Age Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021 promotes excellence in the accountancy industry worldwide by ranking accounta...

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Making Tax Digital

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MTD is so much more than mere compliance
MTD

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

10m Rachael King

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

Discover how financial management software empowers accountants to elevate their advisory role, driving strategic business growth and operational exce...

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Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC
MTD

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC

1y Accountancy Age

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMR...

The successful implementation of MTD depends on the government's ability to address the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide a transparent and ...

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MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking
MTD

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking

2y Institute of Financial Account...

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be aski...

Practitioners must communicate to clients ahead of the MTD ITSA conversion deadline to ensure as smooth a path as possible, urges John Edwards, CEO of...

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HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords
HMRC

HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords

11m Rachael King

HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has acknowledged the financial and time costs that landlords will face due to the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative....

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Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA Pilot for a streamlined tax system
HMRC

Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA Pilot for a streamlined ...

11m Accountancy Age

Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA...

HMRC's MTD ITSA pilot, launching on 22 April 2024, aims to modernize the UK tax system by requiring digital record-keeping and quarterly updates for s...

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MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs
MTD

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs

3y Sam Alberti

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather t...

Research has shown a widespread scepticism among small businesses in the UK Read More...

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Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral
HMRC

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral

2y Sam Alberti

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as co...

The regime's total cost is now thought to be five times the original forecast Read More...

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MTD: The story so far
MTD

MTD: The story so far

1y Sam Alberti

MTD: The story so far

The UK's plan to digitalise the tax system is well underway Read More...

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Leading voices

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday

2m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday

As UHY celebrates its centenary, the top-20 global accounting network proves that staying true to founding principles while embracing change is the ke...

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Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27th acquisition in two years
Mergers And Acquisitions

Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27th acquisition in two yea...

4m Rachael King

Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27...

On September 30, Xeinadin announced it’s 27th acquisition within two years. The professional service firm acquired three Haines Watts offices in...

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Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future of mid-market accounting through brand
Accounting Firms

Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future of mid-market accounting t...

5m Rachael King

Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future o...

A strong brand is more than just a name or logo—it’s a promise of quality, reliability, and expertise. For firms operating in this space, brandi...

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Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum computing for tax
AI in Accounting

Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum computing for tax

6m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum c...

The concept of quantum computing was first introduced by Richard Feynman in 1959 during his renowned lecture “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bott...

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Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lagerberg on shaping the future of accounting
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lagerberg on shaping the fut...

7m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lag...

Francesca Lagerberg, CEO of Baker Tilly International (BTI), is at the helm of a network navigating through a transformative period in the accounting ...

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Q&A: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI training course
ACCA

Q&A: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI training course

7m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI...

In June, the ACCA and CISI (Chartered Institute of Security and Investment) partnered to launch a new qualification, the Certificate in Artificial Int...

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Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic acquisitions
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic ...

7m Rachael King

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspi...

Dains is making significant strides as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Recently, the firm has embarked on a series of strategic acquisitions and ...

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Resources

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The new frontier of payroll services
Accounting Firms

The new frontier of payroll services

2w Accountancy Age

The new frontier of payroll services

Traditionally viewed as a low-margin task, payroll is now a powerful opportunity for accountants and bookkeepers to drive growth, strengthen client re...

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UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025
Accounting Firms

UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025

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UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025

Discover how the UK accountancy sector is adapting to change, seizing opportunities, and addressing critical challenges for the future. Read More...

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The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strategy for Your Clients’ Success
Accounting Firms

The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strategy for Your Clients’ Succ...

5m

The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strate...

IP theft costs the UK economy £9.2 billion each year. Ensure your clien’t’ innovations are protected with a commercially-focused IP strategy. A ...

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Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy
Accounting Firms

Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy

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Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy

The business environment has changed. Today, up to 90% of a company’s value can come from intellectual property (IP) – such as ideas, inventions...

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Practical Advice for Accountants
Accounting Firms

Practical Advice for Accountants

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Practical Advice for Accountants

Intellectual Property (IP) is not just for large tech companies – it is a key value driver for businesses of all sizes. As an accountant, you are well...

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Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 
Accounting Firms

Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 

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Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 

Download the latest EY Report to Discover the Future of Financial Management Read More...

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