Sam Alberti is deputy editor at Accountancy Age. He has spent the past two years covering a range of beats as a reporter and senior reporter, before taking on the role of Deputy Editor in January 2023. He previously covered people management and business transformation for HRD Connect. He is also an NCTJ-qualified news reporter with an MA in journalism.

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FRC ‘disappointed’ by UK corporate reporting errors
Business

FRC ‘disappointed’ by UK corporate reporting errors

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FRC ‘disappointed’ by UK corporate reporting error...

Both companies and their auditors must improve on cash flow statements, the regulator said Read More...

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Rishi Sunak must ‘press the reset button’ on small business support
Budget

Rishi Sunak must ‘press the reset button’ on small business support

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Rishi Sunak must ‘press the reset button’ on small...

Independent workers have been hamstrung by a series of “tax-grabs”, one expert said Read More...

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Upskilling required by firms to offset ‘threat’ of accounting automation
Accounting Firms

Upskilling required by firms to offset ‘threat’ of accounting automation

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Upskilling required by firms to offset ‘threat’ of...

The UK job market could shrink by 30% in the next decade due to automation , new research suggests Read More...

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IR35 repeal U-turn a ‘massive oversight’
Politics

IR35 repeal U-turn a ‘massive oversight’

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IR35 repeal U-turn a ‘massive oversight’

The UK government’s U-turn jeopardises the contracting market and vital supply chains, experts say Read More...

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SMEs ‘sleepwalking into train crash’ as UK insolvencies soar
Business

SMEs ‘sleepwalking into train crash’ as UK insolvencies soar

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SMEs ‘sleepwalking into train crash’ as UK insolve...

The true impact of the crisis is yet to be felt, one expert said Read More...

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HMRC ‘must shoulder blame’ for disguised remuneration schemes
HMRC

HMRC ‘must shoulder blame’ for disguised remuneration schemes

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HMRC ‘must shoulder blame’ for disguised remunerat...

Use of the schemes has been rife since the latest IR35 private sector reforms, one market participant said Read More...

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Accounting firms could ‘disappear’ if they neglect marketing strategy
Accounting Firms

Accounting firms could ‘disappear’ if they neglect marketing strategy

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Accounting firms could ‘disappear’ if they neglect...

Referrals may not be the most fruitful source of new business anymore, experts say Read More...

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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2022 – Deadline extended!
Accounting Firms

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2022 – Deadline extended!

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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2022 – Deadline extended...

Firms are being given a further two weeks to submit their entries for this year's ranking Read More...

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BKL becomes first major accountancy B Corp
Accounting Firms

BKL becomes first major accountancy B Corp

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BKL becomes first major accountancy B Corp

The firm is now the largest in its sector to achieve this status Read More...

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Total UK R&D claim value falls for the first time ever
R&D

Total UK R&D claim value falls for the first time ever

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Total UK R&D claim value falls for the first time ...

Meanwhile, an uptick in the number of claims appears to show an innovation investment slump Read More...

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35 Under 35 2022: Full ranking released
35 under 35

35 Under 35 2022: Full ranking released

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35 Under 35 2022: Full ranking released

The 35 Under 35 ranking returns for a seventh year, spotlighting young talent in the industry who have made significant contributions to their firms a...

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Accounting and audit tech round-up: Sage and Square join forces
Technology

Accounting and audit tech round-up: Sage and Square join forces

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Accounting and audit tech round-up: Sage and Squar...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith
Accounting Firms

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith

Maureen Penfold, managing partner at Moore Kingston Smith, explains why a human-centered approach to both staff and clients is a recipe for mid-tier s...

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Mini Budget 2022: IR35 reforms to be repealed
Budget

Mini Budget 2022: IR35 reforms to be repealed

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Mini Budget 2022: IR35 reforms to be repealed

Market participants have welcomed the “huge victory”, but warned that the government mustn’t waste time in making its next move Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co
Accounting Firms

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co

Robert Bean, managing partner at Grunberg & Co, explains why investing in soft skills has earned the firm a top-five spot in the Mid-Tier Power Index ...

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The Mid-Tier Power Index 2022: Full rankings revealed!
Accounting Firms

The Mid-Tier Power Index 2022: Full rankings revealed!

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The Mid-Tier Power Index 2022: Full rankings revea...

Accountancy Age’s new ranking will champion excellence among the industry’s mid-tier Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners
Accounting Firms

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners

Allen Wilson, director at Wilson Partners, explains why a people-centric culture is the key to mid-tier success Read More...

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ESG demand will force structure shift among audit firms, experts say
Audit

ESG demand will force structure shift among audit firms, experts say

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ESG demand will force structure shift among audit ...

A new ‘coexistence’ of financial audit and ESG advisory teams could emerge due to the nature of sustainability assurance services Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants
Accounting Firms

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants

David Morrison, partner at EQ Accountants, explains why the firm considers staff development to be its highest priority in seeking to achieve growth R...

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The Mid-Tier Power Index: 21-40 results revealed
Accounting Firms

The Mid-Tier Power Index: 21-40 results revealed

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The Mid-Tier Power Index: 21-40 results revealed

Accountancy Age’s new ranking will champion excellence among the industry’s mid-tier Read More...

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FRC: ‘More holistic’ view on ESG reporting needed by UK companies
ESG

FRC: ‘More holistic’ view on ESG reporting needed by UK companies

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FRC: ‘More holistic’ view on ESG reporting needed ...

Preparers of non-financial reports must consider materiality and how it serves the primary users of the statements, panelists at an FRC event said Rea...

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UK government must “think carefully” about MTD implementation
MTD

UK government must “think carefully” about MTD implementation

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UK government must “think carefully” about MTD imp...

New research suggests that one in 10 accountants will leave the profession due to compliance burdens Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Avalara, HMRC and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Avalara, HMRC and more

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Accounting and audit tech update: Avalara, HMRC an...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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IR35 action “must not be lip service” for future PM
Business

IR35 action “must not be lip service” for future PM

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IR35 action “must not be lip service” for future P...

The prospect of reform is welcome, but must be taken with a pinch of salt, sources say Read More...

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ISSB must consider “burden” of complex standards for SMEs
ESG

ISSB must consider “burden” of complex standards for SMEs

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ISSB must consider “burden” of complex standards f...

The ISSB’s two exposure drafts must be revised to ensure accessibility and comparability, experts say Read More...

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Versatile IT skills “invaluable” to small accountancy firms in the UK
Accounting Firms

Versatile IT skills “invaluable” to small accountancy firms in the UK

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Versatile IT skills “invaluable” to small accounta...

Firms must tighten their scrutiny of candidates whilst also bolstering their IT skills development infrastructure, experts say Read More...

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SMEs can “extend runway” with R&D regime changes
R&D

SMEs can “extend runway” with R&D regime changes

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SMEs can “extend runway” with R&D regime changes

Proposed reforms to the UK’s R&D tax regime could see a clamp down on “opportunistic advisers” Read More...

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