UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven and IK Partners
Accounting Firms

UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven and IK Partners

1m Marina Mouka

UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven...

Two major private equity deals have been announced in the UK accountancy sector, with Cinven and IK Partners making significant investments in Grant T...

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Inside Macy's $151 million accounting error
Business Regulation

Inside Macy's $151 million accounting error

1m Rachael Kennedy

Inside Macy's $151 million accounting error

Macy’s, the iconic retail giant, recently disclosed a significant accounting misstatement involving $151 million in cumulative delivery expenses, span...

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Striking the balance between functional excellence and strategic execution
Corporate Finance

Striking the balance between functional excellence and strategic execution

1m Peter Spence, AICPA & CIMA

Striking the balance between functional excellence...

In today's intricate business landscape, making sound decisions demands more than just cascading directives from the top. It requires carefully though...

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Exit planning – why only self-sufficient businesses survive
Business

Exit planning – why only self-sufficient businesses survive

2m Shaun Barton, Company Closure

Exit planning – why only self-sufficient businesse...

Exit strategies only ultimately work when a business can continue operating without its proprietor. Shaun Barton, a corporate finance and insolvency s...

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Are you ready for the FRS 102 shake-up?
Accounting Firms

Are you ready for the FRS 102 shake-up?

2m Rachael Kennedy

Are you ready for the FRS 102 shake-up?

The forthcoming amendments to FRS 102 represent one of the most significant changes to lease accounting in years. Effective from January 2026, these u...

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Are you prepared to tackle ethical dilemmas?
Accounting Firms

Are you prepared to tackle ethical dilemmas?

2m Institute of Financial Accountants

Are you prepared to tackle ethical dilemmas?

When it comes to ethical practices, multiple grey areas call for even greater understanding of the rules. Yet industry feedback highlights the need fo...

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Growing web of complex ESG regulations will fundamentally change accounting for UK businesses
Corporate Finance

Growing web of complex ESG regulations will fundamentally change accounting...

2m Tim Lambert, Regional Lead - Northern Europe – osapiens

Growing web of complex ESG regulations will fundam...

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulations are rapidly evolving worldwide, demanding greater accountability from businesses to monitor an...

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Has the UK startup bubble popped?
Business

Has the UK startup bubble popped?

2m Accountancy Age

Has the UK startup bubble popped?

The latest insight from The Global Payroll Association (GPA), reveals that the number of UK businesses is on the decline, with small businesses seeing...

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Why are only 20% of businesses prepared for climate-related disasters?
Business

Why are only 20% of businesses prepared for climate-related disasters?

2m Accountancy Age

Why are only 20% of businesses prepared for climat...

A new report from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has revealed a concerning lack of preparedness among businesses and organi...

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FASB targets greater transparency with latest accounting standards update
Accounting Standards

FASB targets greater transparency with latest accounting standards update

3m Accountancy Age

FASB targets greater transparency with latest acco...

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that mandates new expense disclosures for public compa...

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Getting tangible with your intangible assets
Business

Getting tangible with your intangible assets

3m Peter Spence, AICPA & CIMA

Getting tangible with your intangible assets

Intangible assets play a key role in a company’s success, yet their true value often goes unnoticed due to the traditional focus on fixed assets in bu...

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Navigating the new reality of climate risk
Business

Navigating the new reality of climate risk

3m Accountancy Age

Navigating the new reality of climate risk

In 2008, the financial crisis sent shockwaves through global markets, with companies scrambling to shore up their balance sheets and rethink how they ...

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Accounting for Web3 business models
Business

Accounting for Web3 business models

4m Accountancy Age

Accounting for Web3 business models

As Web3 businesses emerge with decentralized, blockchain-based operations, corporate accountants are being pushed into unfamiliar territory. Tradition...

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BoE holds rates but signals cautious approach to inflation
Brexit & Economy

BoE holds rates but signals cautious approach to inflation

4m Rachael Kennedy

BoE holds rates but signals cautious approach to i...

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8-1 to maintain the Bank Rate at 5% in its September meeting, underscoring the centr...

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Apple loses €13bn tax battle in EU court ruling
Business Regulation

Apple loses €13bn tax battle in EU court ruling

5m Rachael Kennedy

Apple loses €13bn tax battle in EU court ruling

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled against Apple in a high-profile €13 billion (£11 billion) tax case, overturning a previous lower court v...

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The hidden saving expedition
Business

The hidden saving expedition

5m Rachael Kennedy

The hidden saving expedition

CFOs face mounting pressure to maintain financial stability while driving growth. Behind routine financial tasks lie untapped savings opportunities, o...

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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...

5m 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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The Consumer Duty one year on
Accounting Standards

The Consumer Duty one year on

5m Sarah Ouarbya, Partner - Financial Services Consulting at Forvis Mazars

The Consumer Duty one year on

The financial services industry has now had just over one year to embed the Consumer Duty for existing products and should now be in the position to d...

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IASB proposes new examples to clarify climate risk reporting in financial statements
Business Regulation

IASB proposes new examples to clarify climate risk reporting in financial s...

6m Accountancy Age

IASB proposes new examples to clarify climate risk...

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has taken a significant step to address investor concerns about climate risk disclosure, proposing...

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New superfund guidance reshapes UK pension management
Business Regulation

New superfund guidance reshapes UK pension management

6m 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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Could ISSB reporting mandates arrive sooner than first thought?
Accounting Standards

Could ISSB reporting mandates arrive sooner than first thought?

6m 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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The accounting behind Pret A Manger's subscription overhaul
Business

The accounting behind Pret A Manger's subscription overhaul

6m Accountancy Age

The accounting behind Pret A Manger's subscription...

Pret A Manger, the popular UK-based food and coffee chain, recently announced significant changes to its subscription model, Club Pret. This decision ...

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Where can you help reduce the cost to serve?
AI in Accounting

Where can you help reduce the cost to serve?

6m Accountancy Age

Where can you help reduce the cost to serve?

The adoption of emerging technologies is no longer a bold enough measure to stand out in financial services. AI integration is widely perceived as the...

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Marketing as an investment: Rethinking corporate accounting practices
Accounting Standards

Marketing as an investment: Rethinking corporate accounting practices

7m Accountancy Age

Marketing as an investment: Rethinking corporate a...

The perception and recording of marketing expenditures call for a significant reassessment. Traditionally, these expenditures are treated as operating...

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Unlocking best practice for procurement management
Business

Unlocking best practice for procurement management

7m Kloo

Unlocking best practice for procurement management

Effective procurement management is crucial for a business to maintain financial health and ensure operational efficiency. In discussing best practice...

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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

7m 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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The rising tide of hedge accounting: Navigating financial risks in an uncertain world
Corporate Finance

The rising tide of hedge accounting: Navigating financial risks in an uncer...

8m Kern Roberts, MD and Global Practice Accounting Lead, Chatham Financial

The rising tide of hedge accounting: Navigating fi...

In an era marked by unpredictable financial landscapes and heightened risk, companies are increasingly turning to hedge accounting as a vital tool to ...

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