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Accountancy Age celebrates this years' 35 under 35
35 under 35

Accountancy Age celebrates this years' 35 under 35

2y Accountancy Age

Accountancy Age celebrates this years' 35 under 35

Accountancy Age’s 35 Under 35 event, hosted in partnership with AJ Chambers gathered some of the brightest young talents in accounting to discus...

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Live Broadcast: AI and automation in the accounting industry
AI in Accounting

Live Broadcast: AI and automation in the accounting industry

2y Rachael King

Live Broadcast: AI and automation in the accountin...

In an era of rapid technological advancement, how is AI reshaping the landscape of UK accounting? Join Tim Baker, CEO of Kloo, and Sean Smith, Account...

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Can employers expect announcements in the upcoming Budget that increase employee costs?
Business

Can employers expect announcements in the upcoming Budget that increase emp...

2y Susan Ball and Charlie Barnes

Can employers expect announcements in the upcoming...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has issued warnings about a £22bn “black hole” in public finances, suggesting that further measures may be necessary. Whilst ...

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Staying ahead: the importance of CPD
Training & CPD

Staying ahead: the importance of CPD

2y Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants

Staying ahead: the importance of CPD

Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), looks at how to maximise the benefits of continuing professi...

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Deloitte UK equalises paid parenting leave
Big Four

Deloitte UK equalises paid parenting leave

2y Accountancy Age

Deloitte UK equalises paid parenting leave

Deloitte UK has today announced a new policy of 26 weeks’ fully paid family leave* for all its new parents, which will come into effect on 1 January 2...

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How can your audit deliver for you?
Audit

How can your audit deliver for you?

2y Mike Crowson, Director, haysmacintyre

How can your audit deliver for you?

As the regulation of audit firms increases, audits are costing more and taking longer for both auditors and management teams to deliver. Whilst we awa...

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Complex audits surge to smaller firms, ICAEW report finds
Accounting Standards

Complex audits surge to smaller firms, ICAEW report finds

2y Accountancy Age

Complex audits surge to smaller firms, ICAEW repor...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has released its comprehensive audit monitoring report for 2023/24, revealing sign...

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HMRC increasingly pursuing company directors to pay tax bills of insolvent businesses
Corporate Tax

HMRC increasingly pursuing company directors to pay tax bills of insolvent ...

2y Accountancy Age

HMRC increasingly pursuing company directors to pa...

HMRC is increasingly pursuing company directors (and other individuals connected with the management of companies) to pay outstanding tax bills that a...

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Thomson Reuters launches new AI-powered audit intelligence suite
Audit

Thomson Reuters launches new AI-powered audit intelligence suite

2y Rachael King

Thomson Reuters launches new AI-powered audit int...

Thomson Reuters  has unveiled its new Audit Intelligence suite today (September 12). Announced from their Toronto headquarters, this new suite of AI-p...

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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2024 - ONE DAY LEFT TO ENTER!
50+50

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2024 - ONE DAY LEFT TO ENTER!

2y Accountancy Age

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2024 - ONE DAY LEFT TO E...

Firms are now invited to submit for the 2024 ranking list. Brought to you in partnership with Source Advisors. Read More...

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Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee attendance
Big Four

Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee attendance

2y Accountancy Age

Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee...

The world of work has undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the rise of remote and hybrid working models challenging tr...

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Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step forward or a distraction?
People In Practice

Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step forward or a distraction?

2y Rachael King

Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step fo...

The shortlist for EY’s next UK managing partner is dominated by women, with two out of three candidates being female. This  raises an important ...

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News from across the pond: SEC tightens auditor oversight
Accounting Standards

News from across the pond: SEC tightens auditor oversight

2y Accountancy Age

News from across the pond: SEC tightens auditor ov...

New PCAOB rules aim to enhance accountability Read More...

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UK regulators launch consultation on the future of digital financial reporting
Business Regulation

UK regulators launch consultation on the future of digital financial report...

2y Accountancy Age

UK regulators launch consultation on the future of...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and other UK regulators have launched a wide-ranging consultation on the future of digital financial reporting i...

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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...

2y 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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PwC's LCF audit failure should be a lesson to us all
Audit

PwC's LCF audit failure should be a lesson to us all

2y Accountancy Age

PwC's LCF audit failure should be a lesson to us a...

The recent £15 million fine imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) marks a significant milestone in the ...

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Accounting industry revenue continues to dip
Accounting Firms

Accounting industry revenue continues to dip

2y Accountancy Age

Accounting industry revenue continues to dip

Accounting industry revenues fell 2.2% in June to £3.57bn according to the latest ONS figures. This drop is atypical of annual trends where there is o...

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What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about client value
Audit

What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about client value

2y Accountancy Age

What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about cli...

Earlier this month, Mobius Investment Trust decided to part ways with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), its long-standing auditor, in favour of Johnst...

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FRC's Going Concern Guidance consultation demands industry input
Accounting Standards

FRC's Going Concern Guidance consultation demands industry input

2y Accountancy Age

FRC's Going Concern Guidance consultation demands ...

As the October 28 deadline approaches, accounting firms across the UK are being urged to contribute to a critical consultation that could reshape how ...

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EY sanctioned for breaching non-audit services cap fee
Accounting Standards

EY sanctioned for breaching non-audit services cap fee

2y Accountancy Age

EY sanctioned for breaching non-audit services cap...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has imposed sanctions on Ernst & Young LLP (EY UK) for breaching ethical standards related to non-audit serv...

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Do you know what's in the new AI Cyber Code?
AI in Accounting

Do you know what's in the new AI Cyber Code?

2y Rachael King

Do you know what's in the new AI Cyber Code?

Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. As a result, the UK government is taking proactive steps to ensur...

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Key takeaways from Bank of England decision
Uncategorized

Key takeaways from Bank of England decision

2y Rachael King

Key takeaways from Bank of England decision

The Bank of England’s decision to cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5% marks a significant shift in monetary policy. This m...

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What to do about the accounting mental health emergency
Skills

What to do about the accounting mental health emergency

2y Accountancy Age

What to do about the accounting mental health emer...

New stats have laid bare the mental health emergency facing global accountancy – with increased working hours and reduced salaries both impacting prof...

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HMRC'S annual report is out - Here's what you need to know
HMRC

HMRC'S annual report is out - Here's what you need to know

2y Accountancy Age

HMRC'S annual report is out - Here's what you need...

Accountants are no strangers to poring over lengthy financial documents and annual reports. However, even the most seasoned professionals can benefit ...

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The Draft Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill – landmark legislation in the making?
Accounting Standards

The Draft Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill – landmark legislation...

2y Claudine Morgan, Legal Director and Hannah Gornall, Associate at law firm Charles Russell Speechlys

The Draft Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bi...

Amongst the 40 laws the government announced in the King’s Speech on 17th July 2024, a draft Audit Reform and Corporate Governance Bill (the Bill) was...

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Reeve's Fiscal Statement: Key takeaways
Budget

Reeve's Fiscal Statement: Key takeaways

2y Accountancy Age

Reeve's Fiscal Statement: Key takeaways

Rachel Reeves, in her first fiscal statement as Chancellor, has painted a challenging picture of the UK’s public finances, revealing significant...

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New superfund guidance reshapes UK pension management
Business Regulation

New superfund guidance reshapes UK pension management

2y Accountancy Age

New superfund guidance reshapes UK pension managem...

The UK’s Pensions Regulator (TPR) has unveiled updated guidance for superfunds, introducing pivotal changes that accountants and financial plann...

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