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Could ISSB reporting mandates arrive sooner than first thought?
Accounting Standards

Could ISSB reporting mandates arrive sooner than first thought?

8m Accountancy Age

Could ISSB reporting mandates arrive sooner than f...

As the global push for sustainable finance intensifies, UK businesses may need to prepare for mandatory International Sustainability Standards Board (...

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Most accountants still underprepared for tech shift
Opinion Blog

Most accountants still underprepared for tech shift

9m Institute of Financial Accountants

Most accountants still underprepared for tech shif...

The latest member survey* from the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) has shown that there is still a gap in technology skills to address the di...

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Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could result in a merger
Mergers And Acquisitions

Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could result in a merger

9m Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton's transatlantic ambitions could res...

Grant Thornton is  reportedly exploring a plan to unify its US and UK/Irish operations through a potential three-way merger. Earlier this year, Grant ...

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UK business owners want easing of EU trade barriers and cuts to VAT from next Government, shows survey
Brexit

UK business owners want easing of EU trade barriers and cuts to VAT from ne...

9m Accountancy Age

UK business owners want easing of EU trade barrier...

Many businesses still struggling with post-Brexit trade friction Read More...

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Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic acquisitions
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic ...

9m Rachael King

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspi...

Dains is making significant strides as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Recently, the firm has embarked on a series of strategic acquisitions and ...

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How will Janet Truncale make her mark at EY?
Accounting Firms

How will Janet Truncale make her mark at EY?

9m Accountancy Age

How will Janet Truncale make her mark at EY?

As the new global chief executive of the Big Four accounting firm EY, Janet Truncale inherits a complex legacy – one shaped by the failed “...

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Learning from C&C's £14.5 million accounting error
Accounting Standards

Learning from C&C's £14.5 million accounting error

10m Accountancy Age

Learning from C&C's £14.5 million accounting error

Earlier this month, C&C Group, the maker of popular cider brands like Magners and Bulmers, announced the resignation of its CEO, Patrick McMahon, ...

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What must accountancy firms address in their constitution in the current market?
Practice

What must accountancy firms address in their constitution in the current ma...

10m Corinne Staves, partner, CM Murray

What must accountancy firms address in their const...

Accountancy firms must be able to adapt to new and changing circumstances. The firm’s constitution needs to create the right framework. This artic...

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An accountant's guide to the Labour manifesto
Brexit & Economy

An accountant's guide to the Labour manifesto

10m Accountancy Age

An accountant's guide to the Labour manifesto

Labour's manifesto aims to rebuild the economy with a focus on growth, social justice, and sustainability. Key proposals include capping corporation t...

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Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t just focus on the science
R&D

Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t just focus on the science

10m By Nigel Layton, Partner and Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Why pharma and life sciences businesses shouldn’t ...

Pharma and life sciences businesses, understandably, tend to focus on the science and development of ideas and the groundbreaking therapies this might...

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99% of accountants using AI to boost efficiency and client services
Technology

99% of accountants using AI to boost efficiency and client services

10m Rachael King

99% of accountants using AI to boost efficiency an...

Demand for a full spectrum of services is driving accountants to rely on technology to stay ahead of the curve, according to new research from Intuit ...

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Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process using technology
Security

Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process using technology

10m Rachael King

Automate and accelerate the AML and KYC process us...

Accountancy practices are facing increasingly stringent Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and while these regulations aim to combat financial c...

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Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network
Accounting Firms

Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network

10m Rachael King

Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network

Two leading professional services firms, Mazars, an international partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories, and FORVIS, a top ranke...

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What's going on at Grant Thornton?
Mergers And Acquisitions

What's going on at Grant Thornton?

10m Accountancy Age

What's going on at Grant Thornton?

Grant Thornton has announced the layoff of 350 employees, equating to approximately 3.5% of its U.S. workforce. This latest round of job cuts comes on...

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Rumours of pre-election Finance Bill propose potential tax cuts
Budget

Rumours of pre-election Finance Bill propose potential tax cuts

10m Rachael King

Rumours of pre-election Finance Bill propose poten...

As the UK gears up for a general election on July 4th, speculation is mounting about a possible finance bill that could be introduced in the final day...

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Who said accountants need to understand brand building?
Accounting Firms

Who said accountants need to understand brand building?

11m Rachael King

Who said accountants need to understand brand buil...

haysmacintyre, a top-20 London firm of chartered accountants, has been recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work by The Sunday Times. The firm...

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Accountants need to balance the books, and their body
Opinion Blog

Accountants need to balance the books, and their body

11m Paul Guess, mental wellbeing expert at caba, the occupational charity for ICAEW chartered accountants

Accountants need to balance the books, and their b...

Paul Guess, mental wellbeing expert at caba, the occupational charity for ICAEW chartered accountants and their families Read More...

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MHA announces merger with Roberts Nathan in Ireland
Mergers And Acquisitions

MHA announces merger with Roberts Nathan in Ireland

11m Accountancy Age

MHA announces merger with Roberts Nathan in Irelan...

New firm will be known as Baker Tilly Ireland Read More...

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Treasury announces £51 million to bring HMRC phonelines back up to target
HMRC

Treasury announces £51 million to bring HMRC phonelines back up to target

11m Accountancy Age

Treasury announces £51 million to bring HMRC phone...

The funding comes alongside HMRC’s long-term strategy for taxpayers to use digital options for queries in the first instance Read More...

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Industry Insight: CSDDD poised to create a trickle-down effect throughout the supply chain
Consulting

Industry Insight: CSDDD poised to create a trickle-down effect throughout t...

11m Nigel Layton Partner, Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Mazars

Industry Insight: CSDDD poised to create a trickle...

Pharma and life sciences companies should act now to prevent impact on drug production capabilities and business viability Read More...

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Foreign tax authorities made 9.5m disclosures to HMRC about UK taxpayers last year – 48% rise since 2019
HMRC

Foreign tax authorities made 9.5m disclosures to HMRC about UK taxpayers la...

11m Accountancy Age

Foreign tax authorities made 9.5m disclosures to H...

Data from tax authorities overseas help HMRC identify individuals who may be evading tax through offshore assets Read More...

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Sage launches new integrated suites in the UK and Canada to drive growth for Accountants and Small Businesses
Accounting Software

Sage launches new integrated suites in the UK and Canada to drive growth fo...

11m Accountancy Age

Sage launches new integrated suites in the UK and ...

Exclusive to UK, Sage Copilot, a Generative AI-powered assistant will help to enhancing productivity of early adopters Read More...

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Insights from the BlackRock case on transfer pricing and tax compliance
Business

Insights from the BlackRock case on transfer pricing and tax compliance

11m Accountancy Age

Insights from the BlackRock case on transfer prici...

Learn why appropriate levels of documentation for intra-group debt arrangements can help accountants improve their current practices Read More...

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Unlocking the transition: Why accounting firms favour LLPs over Ltd structures
Business

Unlocking the transition: Why accounting firms favour LLPs over Ltd structu...

11m Kiran Chotai, Senior Manager, haysmacintyre

Unlocking the transition: Why accounting firms fav...

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) have existed since 2001 and have been a popular choice for accountancy practices to adopt as a vehicle in which t...

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North West accountancy and advisory firm completes MBO
Accounting Firms

North West accountancy and advisory firm completes MBO

11m Accountancy Age

North West accountancy and advisory firm completes...

Investment in its people will drive forward the ambitious growth plans. The new structure will see Lucy Williams take the reins as managing partner Re...

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How many of your clients actually need ESG support?
Business

How many of your clients actually need ESG support?

11m The Disruption House

How many of your clients actually need ESG support...

476,000 UK SMEs will need an ESG plan in the next few years. Is your firm ready to support them? Read More...

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Beyond data capture: Why OCR invoice processing alone can fall short
AP

Beyond data capture: Why OCR invoice processing alone can fall short

11m Kloo

Beyond data capture: Why OCR invoice processing al...

From converting text images to streamlining invoice management, OCR is the backbone of intelligent accounting, but to unlock its full potential, it mu...

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