The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK council budgets
Economy

The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK council budgets

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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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UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says
ACCA

UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says

2y Accountancy Age

UK SME confidence reaches historic low, ACCA says

The fall in confidence comes following the announcement of large tax rises for UK employers in the recent Autumn Budget Read More...

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Ethics in accounting: Can firms restore public trust?
Accounting Firms

Ethics in accounting: Can firms restore public trust?

2y Accountancy Age

Ethics in accounting: Can firms restore public tru...

Over the past five years, accounting firms have faced penalties exceeding $100 million globally for lapses tied to ethical breaches, according to a re...

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Q&A: Azets' Chris Horne on making private equity work for people
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Azets' Chris Horne on making private equity work for people

2y Rachael Kennedy, Marina Mouka

Q&A: Azets' Chris Horne on making private equity w...

Traditionally, the UK accounting industry has been built on conservative foundations—partnership models prioritizing stability, independence, and clie...

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HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digital testers
HMRC

HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digital testers

2y Accountancy Age

HMRC releases updated guidance for Making Tax Digi...

HMRC has issued new guidance aimed at taxpayers participating in the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) testing programme. The update provides...

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Lessons worth carrying into 2025
2025 Predictions

Lessons worth carrying into 2025

2y Institute of Financial Accountants

Lessons worth carrying into 2025

As the dust settles on 2024, Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), reflects on a year shaped by po...

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IASB amends IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 for renewable electricity contracts
Accounting Standards

IASB amends IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 for renewable electricity contracts

2y Accountancy Age

IASB amends IFRS 9 and IFRS 7 for renewable electr...

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has introduced targeted amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instrument...

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How are digital assets changing the balance sheet?
Corporate Governance

How are digital assets changing the balance sheet?

2y Accountancy Age

How are digital assets changing the balance sheet?

Once the domain of tech enthusiasts and speculative investors, digital assets are now transforming the financial underpinnings of global business. Cry...

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Regulator investigates charity for repeated filing failures
Regulation

Regulator investigates charity for repeated filing failures

2y Accountancy Age

Regulator investigates charity for repeated filing...

The Charity Commission has announced a statutory inquiry into Community Accountancy Self Help, citing concerns over persistent non-compliance with fin...

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UK borrowing costs hit 16-year high as pound slumps
Budget

UK borrowing costs hit 16-year high as pound slumps

2y Accountancy Age

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

Accountants urged to monitor fiscal impact amid rising debt concerns Read More...

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Navigating a new era of corporate reporting
Corporate Governance

Navigating a new era of corporate reporting

2y David Hackett, AICPA & CIMA

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...

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2025: Can accountants turn the tide on trust and growth?
2025 Predictions

2025: Can accountants turn the tide on trust and growth?

2y Accountancy Age

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,...

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A £1.13bn problem: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax errors
Corporate Tax

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

2y Accountancy Age

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...

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FRC opens consultation on draft Strategy 2025-28
Accounting Standards

FRC opens consultation on draft Strategy 2025-28

2y Accountancy Age

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...

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FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit market
Audit

FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit market

2y Accountancy Age

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...

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ICAS celebrates 170 years as the world’s oldest accountancy body
Company News

ICAS celebrates 170 years as the world’s oldest accountancy body

2y Accountancy Age

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...

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UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven and IK Partners
Accounting Firms

UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven and IK Partners

2y Marina Mouka

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...

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Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose?
HMRC

Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose?

2y Nigel Layton, Partner and Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Is the R&D tax credit regime still fit for purpose...

Recent developments suggest that the R&D tax credit regime, established almost 25 years ago to support innovative UK businesses, is facing critica...

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Jam today or jam tomorrow: managing the trade-offs between corporate growth and corporate sustainability
Corporate Governance

Jam today or jam tomorrow: managing the trade-offs between corporate growth...

2y Peter Spence

Jam today or jam tomorrow: managing the trade-offs...

Businesses are told that they must invest in a growing number of sustainability initiatives, which may impair short-term financial performance while i...

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IFS calls on Labour for ‘serious reforms’ of capital gains tax
Budget

IFS calls on Labour for ‘serious reforms’ of capital gains tax

2y Accountancy Age

IFS calls on Labour for ‘serious reforms’ of capit...

As Labour prepares for its first Budget under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is urging the party to pursue sweeping ...

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