FRC publishes final settlement decision to KPMG on Carillion
Audit

FRC publishes final settlement decision to KPMG on Carillion

2y Accountancy Age

FRC publishes final settlement decision to KPMG on...

Investigations revealed that KPMG failed to gather sufficient audit evidence and did not exhibit the necessary professional scepticism required for au...

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FRC issues sanctions against audit firms for failures in LCF audits
Audit

FRC issues sanctions against audit firms for failures in LCF audits

2y Accountancy Age

FRC issues sanctions against audit firms for failu...

The FRC's sanctions against the three audit firms involved in the LCF audits serve as a stark reminder of the vital role that auditors play in maintai...

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How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainability
Big Four

How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainability

2y Rachael Kennedy

How EY upskills in the age of AI and sustainabilit...

Partners Paul Goodhew and Dilek Çilingir Kostem explain how EY is harnessing the power of AI and sustainability to redefine the future of professional...

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What will the finance team of the future look like
Business

What will the finance team of the future look like

2y Peter Spence, AICPA & CIMA

What will the finance team of the future look like

New research shows that sustainability and technology are driving changes in the accounting and finance profession. To explore these ideas, AICPA & CI...

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How to make clients your sales team
Practice

How to make clients your sales team

2y Accountancy Age

How to make clients your sales team

Leveraging strong client relationships can enable accounting firms to generate new business through advocacy and referrals. Read More...

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Everything you need to know about the proposed Climate Damages Tax
Corporate Finance

Everything you need to know about the proposed Climate Damages Tax

2y Rachael Kennedy

Everything you need to know about the proposed Cli...

The proposed Climate Damages Tax targets fossil fuel extraction, aiming to raise $720 billion by 2030 for climate change mitigation and to incentivise...

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National Express CFO resigns following audit mishap
Uncategorized

National Express CFO resigns following audit mishap

2y Accountancy Age

National Express CFO resigns following audit misha...

CFO resigns after audit issues and inaccurate reporting, leading to a 50% share drop and a focus on restructuring for future growth. Read More...

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Adopting a chatbot? Ensure you take your clients with you
AI in Accounting

Adopting a chatbot? Ensure you take your clients with you

2y Accountancy Age

Adopting a chatbot? Ensure you take your clients w...

Chatbots are transforming the accounting industry by enhancing client service, automating tasks, and offering personalized advice, despite facing chal...

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UK entrepreneurs hesitant amid election uncertainty
Business

UK entrepreneurs hesitant amid election uncertainty

2y Accountancy Age

UK entrepreneurs hesitant amid election uncertaint...

In the midst of political flux, potential UK entrepreneurs are hesitating to launch new businesses, primarily due to the uncertainty brought about by ...

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PwC US announces major reversal in tax division strategy
Big Four

PwC US announces major reversal in tax division strategy

2y Accountancy Age

PwC US announces major reversal in tax division st...

This decision marks a strategic shift from the previous leadership's direction, aiming to strengthen the PwC tax brand and realign with traditional in...

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EY partners with blockchain platform Polygon for contract management
Technology

EY partners with blockchain platform Polygon for contract management

2y Accountancy Age

EY partners with blockchain platform Polygon for c...

EY adopts Polygon's blockchain for contract management, aiming to enhance security, efficiency, and transparency, setting a new industry standard and ...

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Once you switch, can you switch back?
Skills

Once you switch, can you switch back?

2y Accountancy Age

Once you switch, can you switch back?

Choosing between accounting practice and industry shapes an accountant's career, offering either a broad client base or in-depth company involvement. ...

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Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of general election
HMRC

Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of general election

2y Rachael Kennedy

Labour unveils plan to overhaul HMRC ahead of gene...

Labour's plan to reform HMRC includes increasing the workforce by 5,000, investing in technology, and closing the £36 billion tax gap, aiming for fair...

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IESBA to set new ethics and independence standards for sustainability reporting by 2024
Accounting Standards

IESBA to set new ethics and independence standards for sustainability repor...

2y Rachael Kennedy

IESBA to set new ethics and independence standards...

The IESBA emphasizes the importance of timely and global adoption of their standards. For corporate accountants, this means staying updated with chang...

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KPMG's Dutch subsidiary hit with record £20 million fine for exam cheating
Accounting Standards

KPMG's Dutch subsidiary hit with record £20 million fine for exam cheating

2y Rachael Kennedy

KPMG's Dutch subsidiary hit with record £20 millio...

KPMG's faces record fine for a widespread exam cheating scandal, implicating senior staff and highlighting systemic ethical issues in the professional...

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Q&A: The SecretCFO tells all
Corporate Finance

Q&A: The SecretCFO tells all

2y Accountancy Age

Q&A: The SecretCFO tells all

An anonymous corporate finance veteran with over 20,000 hours of experience unlocks invaluable insights by pulling back the curtain on the rarely seen...

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The Bank of England appoints EY as its external auditor
Audit

The Bank of England appoints EY as its external auditor

2y Rachael Kennedy

The Bank of England appoints EY as its external au...

The Bank of England has appointed Ernst and Young LLP (EY) as its external auditor from the financial year ending 28 February 2025. Read More...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Number of firms embarking on M&A up 6%
50+50

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Number of firms embarking on M&A up 6%

2y Rachael Kennedy

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Number of firms ...

New data shows consolidation within the mid-market as firms, while M&A activity among the top 20 firms remains steady. Brought to you in partnershi...

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Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for pharmaceutical and life sciences
Business Regulation

Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for pharmaceutical and life s...

2y Nigel Layton

Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for ...

From battling underground invoice frauds in China to navigating bribery risks in the Middle East, Mazars' Nigel Layton shares essential insights on co...

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The PwC Australia Tax Scandal Explained: An Insider's Perspective
Accounting Standards

The PwC Australia Tax Scandal Explained: An Insider's Perspective

2y Rachael Kennedy

The PwC Australia Tax Scandal Explained: An Inside...

PwC's Australia tax scandal has led to significant changes, including over 300 job cuts and the refusal to share a crucial report with Australian parl...

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Rebranding heritage: Saffery's pivot from tradition to innovation
Accounting Firms

Rebranding heritage: Saffery's pivot from tradition to innovation

2y Rachael Kennedy

Rebranding heritage: Saffery's pivot from traditio...

Saffery Champness's strategic rebrand to "Saffery" reflects a bold step towards aligning its historic values with a modern, innovative ethos, fosterin...

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Accountancy people moves: February 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: February 2024

2y Rachael Kennedy

Accountancy people moves: February 2024

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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Dow Schofield Watts broadens services to provide fractional support to senior leaders
50+50

Dow Schofield Watts broadens services to provide fractional support to seni...

2y Rachael Kennedy

Dow Schofield Watts broadens services to provide f...

UK-based Dow Schofield Watts (DSW), a mid-market professional services network, announced the creation of a new division called DSW Principal Partners...

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How to choose the right accounting software as a small business
Accounting Software

How to choose the right accounting software as a small business

2y Rachael Kennedy

How to choose the right accounting software as a s...

With so many accounting software options on the market today, from QuickBooks to FreshBooks to Xero, it can be overwhelming for small business owners ...

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Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to outsourcing in R&D tax services
R&D

Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to outsourcing in R&D tax ser...

2y Rachael Kennedy

Navigating the new normal: The strategic turn to o...

Amidst complex regulations and a crackdown on fraud, UK accounting firms are increasingly turning to outsourcing as a strategic approach to ensure com...

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UK government invests half a million to get audit and accountancy qualifications recognised abroad
Skills

UK government invests half a million to get audit and accountancy qualifica...

2y Rachael Kennedy

UK government invests half a million to get audit ...

The UK government has pledged £500,000 to facilitate the recognition of accountancy and audit qualifications abroad. Announced by the Department of Tr...

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Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: What accountants need to know
Budget

Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: What accountants need to kn...

2y Rachael Kennedy

Jeremy Hunt hints at further tax cuts at Davos: Wh...

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has hinted at the possibility of further tax cuts in the upcoming spring Budget, during his time at the World Economic Forum...

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