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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Bolster AML protocols or face suspension, IFA warns
Accounting Standards

Bolster AML protocols or face suspension, IFA warns

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Bolster AML protocols or face suspension, IFA warn...

The IFA has issued the alert following an initial wave of suspensions in December last year Read More...

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Data automation and visualisation a “prerequisite” for mid-market businesses
Accounting Software

Data automation and visualisation a “prerequisite” for mid-market businesse...

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Data automation and visualisation a “prerequisite”...

New forecasting patterns and ways of working have accelerated the need for automation Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Moore Kingston Smith and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Moore Kingston Smith and more

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Moore King...

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

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Regulator hits KPMG with £3m fine for “serious” audit misconduct
Accounting Firms

Regulator hits KPMG with £3m fine for “serious” audit misconduct

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Regulator hits KPMG with £3m fine for “serious” au...

The sanctions relate to the firm’s audit of Conviviality PLC between 2017 and 2018 Read More...

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Advisers to play “key role” in tackling poor UK growth
Business

Advisers to play “key role” in tackling poor UK growth

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Advisers to play “key role” in tackling poor UK gr...

If the UK was a US state, it would be the nation’s poorest, research has found Read More...

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ESG: A new era for accountancy
ESG

ESG: A new era for accountancy

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ESG: A new era for accountancy

Forthcoming reporting guidelines will be a landmark development for non-financial reporting Read More...

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MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs
MTD

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs

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MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather t...

Research has shown a widespread scepticism among small businesses in the UK Read More...

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Small accountancy firms must “fit in to survive” in digital climate
Technology

Small accountancy firms must “fit in to survive” in digital climate

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Small accountancy firms must “fit in to survive” i...

Outsourcing processes could be the key to substantial growth Read More...

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Wave of resignations has "highlighted need for adaptability" among accounting firms
Accounting Firms

Wave of resignations has "highlighted need for adaptability" among accounti...

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Wave of resignations has "highlighted need for ada...

For smaller firms, offloading processes could be a valuable course of action Read More...

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Sector Insights: Women in accountancy
Accounting Firms

Sector Insights: Women in accountancy

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Sector Insights: Women in accountancy

Industry figures give their views on the state of play when it comes to gender equality in accountancy Read More...

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“Consistently high” client data quality key for accountants’ profitability
Practice

“Consistently high” client data quality key for accountants’ profitability

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“Consistently high” client data quality key for ac...

With accountants spending nearly five hours per week detecting errors, time and money is being lost Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage for Accountants, Modus Analytics and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage for Accountants, Modus Analytics and...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage for Account...

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

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Q&A: Harry Briggs, director of ESG reporting and assurance at KPMG
ESG

Q&A: Harry Briggs, director of ESG reporting and assurance at KPMG

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Q&A: Harry Briggs, director of ESG reporting and a...

Accountancy Age spoke with director of ESG and assurance at KPMG, Harry Briggs, who outlined the evolving non-financial reporting landscape and his ef...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 revealed
Accounting Firms

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 revealed

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 revealed

Celebrating excellence in accountancy practice, the Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 spotlights top accountancy firms in the UK Read More...

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Managed shared audit “insufficient”, ICAEW argues
Audit

Managed shared audit “insufficient”, ICAEW argues

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Managed shared audit “insufficient”, ICAEW argues

Stakeholders have expressed little support for the plans Read More...

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ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory against HMRC
Legal

ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory against HMRC

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ForrestBrown leads “landmark” R&D tribunal victory...

The case is expected to lay a marker for SMEs in making future claims Read More...

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IFRS announces global sustainability standards board
Accounting Standards

IFRS announces global sustainability standards board

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IFRS announces global sustainability standards boa...

The initiative will aim to fulfil the urgent demand for standardising corporate sustainability disclosures worldwide Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Crowe and more…
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Crowe and more…

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Accounting and audit tech update: Sage, Crowe and ...

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

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SMEs can capitalise on “perfect storm” with salary sacrifice EV schemes
Green

SMEs can capitalise on “perfect storm” with salary sacrifice EV schemes

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SMEs can capitalise on “perfect storm” with salary...

Both employer and employee will benefit from flexibility and cost-saving Read More...

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Budget 2021: High Street given a boost as business rates slashed
Budget

Budget 2021: High Street given a boost as business rates slashed

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Budget 2021: High Street given a boost as business...

The temporary tax cut will apply to over 90 percent of all retail, hospitality and leisure businesses Read More...

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Less than two thirds of organisations are taking net zero action, survey finds
Green

Less than two thirds of organisations are taking net zero action, survey fi...

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Less than two thirds of organisations are taking n...

Industry bodies and action groups argue that a collective effort must commence immediately Read More...

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Accountants must understand “nuances” of climate-related scenario planning
Green

Accountants must understand “nuances” of climate-related scenario planning

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Accountants must understand “nuances” of climate-r...

Advisers often do not understand these methods on the same level as businesses Read More...

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Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for both optimism and concern, says industry experts
HMRC

Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for both optimism and concern,...

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Sharp rise in R&D tax credit claims is cause for b...

While R&D investment promotes economic growth, fraudulent claims may be slipping through the net Read More...

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FRC CEO: cost makes UK SOX “key political decision”
Audit

FRC CEO: cost makes UK SOX “key political decision”

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FRC CEO: cost makes UK SOX “key political decision...

Ministers are currently assessing a series of proposals to strengthen UK audit Read More...

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Accountants “core” to net zero efforts, industry bodies argue
Green

Accountants “core” to net zero efforts, industry bodies argue

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Accountants “core” to net zero efforts, industry b...

An initiative is underway to “enable” professional accountants to help fight climate change Read More...

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MTD for income tax delay “welcome” but concerns remain, industry argues
Making Tax Digital

MTD for income tax delay “welcome” but concerns remain, industry argues

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MTD for income tax delay “welcome” but concerns re...

The postponement must not distract from the "unmanageable" requirements of MTD Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, Square and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, Square and more

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Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, Square and...

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

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