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 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...

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, ...

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...

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...

Are you ready for the FRS 102 shake-up?

The forthcoming amendments to FRS 102 represent one of the most significant changes to lease accounting in years. Effective from January 2026, these u...

Step into the future

There has probably never been a more interesting or exciting time to be a financial controller. Long recognised as the ‘safe pair of hands’ that overs...

MHA's carbon emissions jump 42% but maintains 2030...

MHA reveals ambitious roadmap to net zero by 2030, while transparent reporting shows the real-world challenges of balancing rapid business growth with...

Update from across the pond: PCAOB enhances report...

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) voted 4-1 to require major accounting firms to submit detailed financial statements and standard...

Are you prepared to tackle ethical dilemmas?

When it comes to ethical practices, multiple grey areas call for even greater understanding of the rules. Yet industry feedback highlights the need fo...

Negative stereotypes blamed for declining interest...

Data reveals 57.1% of accountants cite negative stereotypes as a significant barrier to pursuing accountancy as a career Read More...

PE wins the heart of Grant Thornton UK

Grant Thornton UK has agreed to sell a majority stake to private equity firm Cinven in a landmark deal for the UK accounting sector, marking the most ...

Finance and accounting sector set for hiring surge...

A significant expansion in finance and accounting recruitment is expected for 2025, with more than half of hiring managers planning to increase their ...

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...

Accounting under pressure: Balancing accuracy and ...

With an increasing number of financial inaccuracies stemming from overworked accounting teams, businesses are feeling the pressure of the ongoing tale...

Forvis Mazars announces new UK CEO

Forvis Mazars has today (Nov 18) announced James Gilbey as its next UK CEO, following a vote by the firm’s UK Partners.  Effective 15 February 2025, G...

Internal auditors 'flying blind' on AI risks - rep...

A major disconnect between artificial intelligence (AI) understanding and risk assessment has been unveiled in a comprehensive new report examining th...

Accountancy people moves: October 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...

KPMG cuts 4% of US audit staff amid industry wide ...

KPMG has announced a reduction of approximately 330 positions from its US audit practice, representing nearly 4% of its 9,000-person audit workforce, ...

Investors’ claims of flawed BDO audit of AmTrust r...

In a significant reversal, the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a lawsuit from investors alleging that BDO USA provided substandard au...

Green is the new black - UHY unveils new brand ide...

National accountancy group UHY Hacker Young has unveiled its new brand identity. The rebrand  is part of the global brand refresh of the UHY Internati...