Over 120 millionaires demand higher wealth taxes
Personal Tax

Over 120 millionaires demand higher wealth taxes

2d nikita alexander

Over 120 millionaires demand higher wealth taxes

A high-profile push from ultra-wealthy Britons to tax accumulated capital has put the Treasury in the spotlight. Read More...

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Why the FRC is targeting offshore audit work and what your firm must do
Audit

Why the FRC is targeting offshore audit work and what your firm must do

6d nikita alexander

Why the FRC is targeting offshore audit work and w...

As the FRC turns its lens on overseas delivery hubs, UK audit partners are being forced to prove they are actively managing risk not just offloading h...

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What Burnham's new government means for accountants and clients
Economy

What Burnham's new government means for accountants and clients

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What Burnham's new government means for accountant...

As Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister promising a major reset in economic policy, UK accounting practices face immediate advisory challenges....

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The week UK tax, governance and AI collided
Accounting Firms

The week UK tax, governance and AI collided

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The week UK tax, governance and AI collided

From L-Day's stablecoin and BIK reforms to Cooper Parry Wealth's Scottish footprint and BKL’s personal tax hires, we analyze the structural and regula...

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86% know what ViDA is. Only 22% are ready for it.
AI in Accounting

86% know what ViDA is. Only 22% are ready for it.

2w nikita alexander

86% know what ViDA is. Only 22% are ready for it.

New data reveals that while 86% of tax professionals are aware of the upcoming EU VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) regulations, a mere 22% have an action...

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Accounting firms bet on talent and tech this July
Accounting Firms

Accounting firms bet on talent and tech this July

3w nikita alexander

Accounting firms bet on talent and tech this July

From senior lateral hires at Bishop Fleming to a major push to rewrite cash flow statements, we break down the key commercial updates shifting the UK ...

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Why advisory will define the next era of accountancy
AI in Accounting

Why advisory will define the next era of accountancy

3w By Dr. Kamran Shaikh, Morgan Reach

Why advisory will define the next era of accountan...

As AI reduces the time spent on compliance, accountants are spending more time delivering the strategic insight and guidance businesses need to make b...

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New rules, award season and big firm moves
Accounting Firms

New rules, award season and big firm moves

4w nikita alexander

New rules, award season and big firm moves

From new FRC penalty rules taking effect to the latest Accounting Excellence shortlists and regional mergers, we look at the biggest news stories affe...

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Inside the Moore Kingston Smith strategy to modernise partner development
Leadership Development

Inside the Moore Kingston Smith strategy to modernise partner development

4w nikita alexander

Inside the Moore Kingston Smith strategy to modern...

The traditional accountancy partner model is broken. Moore Kingston Smith’s Chief Executive Development Officer, Sophie Lord, explains why firms must ...

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22% tax on ISA cash interest - HMRC closes the loophole
Budget

22% tax on ISA cash interest - HMRC closes the loophole

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22% tax on ISA cash interest - HMRC closes the loo...

HMRC’s newly dropped tax update for the 2027 ISA overhaul reveal a draconian 22% tax on uninvested investment cash and strict curbs on Money Market Fu...

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Are accountants finally ready to make the leap to digital workflows?
Making Tax Digital

Are accountants finally ready to make the leap to digital workflows?

1m Adobe Team

Are accountants finally ready to make the leap to ...

The push for digital working in the world of accounting has been going on for a while, a mix of what clients are looking for, tight deadlines with the...

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Why National AP Day is a wake-up call for UK practices
Accounting Firms

Why National AP Day is a wake-up call for UK practices

1m nikita alexander

Why National AP Day is a wake-up call for UK pract...

Following National Accounts Payable Day, UK accounting firms face a critical choice: continue absorbing the margin drain of manual data entry, or leve...

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One year on: Reflections and advice from the 35 under 35 class of 2025
35 under 35

One year on: Reflections and advice from the 35 under 35 class of 2025

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One year on: Reflections and advice from the 35 un...

Hear from the alumni from Accountancy Age’s 35 Under 35 on moving past traditional numbers to embrace strategic advisory, institutional trust, and tea...

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UK accountancy is splitting in two. Where does your firm stand?
50+50

UK accountancy is splitting in two. Where does your firm stand?

2m nikita alexander

UK accountancy is splitting in two. Where does you...

As massive private equity consolidators scale up and niche boutiques lock down premium advisory work, mid-tier firms face a critical two-pronged chall...

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Two global bodies just diagnosed UK accountancy's real problem. It isn't AI
AI in Accounting

Two global bodies just diagnosed UK accountancy's real problem. It isn't AI

2m nikita alexander

Two global bodies just diagnosed UK accountancy's ...

As global bodies map out a high-tech vision for 2040, high-street practices are fighting a generational war for talent today. The reality of 2026 dema...

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FRC launches AI sandbox and it could reshape the route to partnership
Accounting Firms

FRC launches AI sandbox and it could reshape the route to partnership

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FRC launches AI sandbox and it could reshape the r...

As the Financial Reporting Council launches an aggressive expansion of its regulatory sandbox programmes, the burden of rigid audit compliance is begi...

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Accounting records the worst freelance gender pay gap globally
Contracting

Accounting records the worst freelance gender pay gap globally

2m nikita alexander

Accounting records the worst freelance gender pay ...

Think going freelance is a clean escape from traditional firm inequality? New data reveals that freelance finance and accounting professionals face th...

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Wait 15 years for Partner? The next generation isn't interested
Leadership Development

Wait 15 years for Partner? The next generation isn't interested

2m nikita alexander

Wait 15 years for Partner? The next generation isn...

As private equity inflows and a structural talent squeeze disrupt traditional practice models, the legacy 15-year route to partnership has transformed...

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Price Bailey’s Martin Clapson on navigating the "independent path" amid a private equity gold rush
Corporate Governance

Price Bailey’s Martin Clapson on navigating the "independent path" amid a p...

2m nikita alexander

Price Bailey’s Martin Clapson on navigating the "i...

As private equity investment reshapes the UK mid-tier, Price Bailey is doubling down on its partnership roots. Managing Director Martin Clapson reveal...

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Your clients' tax mistakes are costing 23% more than last year
Business

Your clients' tax mistakes are costing 23% more than last year

2m nikita alexander

Your clients' tax mistakes are costing 23% more th...

HMRC is sharpening its scalpel. New data reveals a 23% surge in tax recovery per investigation, with small businesses and individuals now being hit fo...

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Why the ACCA is sounding the alarm on UK-EU regulatory divergence
ACCA

Why the ACCA is sounding the alarm on UK-EU regulatory divergence

2m nikita alexander

Why the ACCA is sounding the alarm on UK-EU regula...

As the UK government navigates the delicate "EU reset," the ACCA is calling for a move away from political rhetoric in favor of technical, economic pr...

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Platform firms, HMRC badges and apprentices making partner
Accounting Firms

Platform firms, HMRC badges and apprentices making partner

2m nikita alexander

Platform firms, HMRC badges and apprentices making...

As the HMRC registration deadline creates a new regulatory "white-list," the UK mid-market is undergoing a rapid industrialisation. From Azets and Xei...

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Is scope creep the biggest risk facing accountants right now?
ESG

Is scope creep the biggest risk facing accountants right now?

2m nikita alexander

Is scope creep the biggest risk facing accountants...

The move from "bean counter" to "trusted advisor" was meant to be the profession's evolution. But in 2026, between ESG mandates and new HMRC agent sta...

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The indirect tax tech stack every expanding business needs
Accounting Software

The indirect tax tech stack every expanding business needs

3m nikita alexander

The indirect tax tech stack every expanding busine...

The days of manual spreadsheets and static ERP tax modules are over. In 2026, international growth requires an API-first tax engine capable of handlin...

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Mapping your multi-jurisdiction VAT obligations: A compliance roadmap for UK firms going global
Regulation

Mapping your multi-jurisdiction VAT obligations: A compliance roadmap for U...

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Mapping your multi-jurisdiction VAT obligations: A...

As UK firms scale across borders in 2026, the shift toward real-time reporting and the "nil threshold" trap is catching many off guard. We map the com...

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The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May deadline
HMRC

The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May deadline

3m nikita alexander

The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May dea...

From the Big Four exodus to the end of the billable hour, we analyse the structural shifts in UK accounting this week, including HMRC’s looming regist...

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Moving beyond the spreadsheet with the ApprovalMax approach to year-end governance
Audit

Moving beyond the spreadsheet with the ApprovalMax approach to year-end gov...

3m nikita alexander

Moving beyond the spreadsheet with the ApprovalMax...

As UK regulatory scrutiny intensifies, many finance teams find that "decent" books are no longer enough to satisfy a modern audit. Dan Schonfeld, CFO ...

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