CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounting qualifications
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CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounting qualifications

3y Accountancy Age

CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounti...

Explore how the choice between CIMA and ACCA qualifications can shape your career path in accounting, offering distinct opportunities and challenges i...

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Making the leap from practice to industry
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Making the leap from practice to industry

3y Accountancy Age

Making the leap from practice to industry

Explore how accountants are redefining their career paths by transitioning from traditional firm roles to dynamic industry positions, uncovering a wor...

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People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appointments
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People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appointments

4y Greg Noble

People Moves Update: A series of mid-market appoin...

December highlighted a flurry of movements for the mid-market accounting firms Read More...

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LISTEN: The evolving role of the accountant
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LISTEN: The evolving role of the accountant

4y Rachael King

LISTEN: The evolving role of the accountant

The latest episode of Accountancy Age’s latest podcast series, looks at how the role of accountants has changed over the years and what have been some...

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The importance of standardised digitalisation for the accountancy sector
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The importance of standardised digitalisation for the accountancy sector

4y Rachael King

The importance of standardised digitalisation for ...

The modern consumer is tech-savvy, and generally digitally literate. Nowhere is this more evident than within the financial sector; consumers demand r...

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35 under 35: Where are they now?
Accounting Firms

35 under 35: Where are they now?

4y Rebecca Whittaker

35 under 35: Where are they now?

Ten years ago, Accountancy Age’s first 35 under 35 awards celebrated the rising stars within the industry, so we tracked some of the inaugural winners...

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Apprenticeships key to fixing talent shortages and plugging skills gap
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Apprenticeships key to fixing talent shortages and plugging skills gap

5y Maria Volpe

Apprenticeships key to fixing talent shortages and...

Thirty-two percent of firms are facing gaps in financial, professional, and business services skills, research suggests Read More...

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Q&A: Kreston International CEO on commerce, people, and the future of accounting
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Q&A: Kreston International CEO on commerce, people, and the future of accou...

5y Sam Alberti

Q&A: Kreston International CEO on commerce, people...

AccountancyAge spoke to Liza Robbins on career highlights, pandemic challenges, and accounting in the digital age Read More...

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Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progression and the next generation of talent
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Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progression and the next genera...

6y Leanna Reeves

Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progre...

Accountancy Age spoke to Kate Barton about the challenges facing future tax leaders and career highlights Read More...

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Local TV industry crying out for skilled accountants
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Local TV industry crying out for skilled accountants

6y Matt Gallagher

Local TV industry crying out for skilled accountan...

By Matt Gallagher, MD, thecallsheet.co.uk Read More...

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Q&A: Liquidating a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme
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Q&A: Liquidating a multi-billion dollar Ponzi scheme

6y Jeremy Chan

Q&A: Liquidating a multi-billion dollar Ponzi sche...

Forensic accountant talks Allen Stanford, litigation, and the future of accountancy Read More...

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“A true leadership-based programme”
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“A true leadership-based programme”

6y Sponsored | ICAEW

“A true leadership-based programme”

The ICAEW programme enables female professionals to unlock key leadership skills Read More...

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Accountancy students facing pandemic career delays
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Accountancy students facing pandemic career delays

7y Shannon Moyer

Accountancy students facing pandemic career delays

Amidst cancelled exams and revoked internships, there are concerns that the accountants of the future are being left behind Read More...

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Is partnership right for you?
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Is partnership right for you?

7y Daren Moore

Is partnership right for you?

Daren Moore shares his experience and evaluates an accountant's aspirations of attaining partnership level in an accounting firm Read More...

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Apprenticeships shaping future of business
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Apprenticeships shaping future of business

7y Laura Keen

Apprenticeships shaping future of business

Laura Keen, EY Apprenticeship leader, shares the experiences of apprentices from the EY Transaction Business Apprenticeship. Read More...

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Many paths to take - the ATT's educational offerings
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Many paths to take - the ATT's educational offerings

7y Emma Rawson

Many paths to take - the ATT's educational offerin...

By Emma Rawson, ATT Technical Officer. Read More...

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Tech and policy changes leave accountants at home
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Tech and policy changes leave accountants at home

7y Jeremy Chan

Tech and policy changes leave accountants at home

Trends in accountancy have already laid the groundwork for accountants to work remotely. Read More...

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How to become a Partner
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How to become a Partner

7y Leanna Reeves

How to become a Partner

Whether it’s seeking expertise within a field, building a profile, or developing a good career plan, Leanna reeves discusses how to achieve the positi...

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Technology, skills and personal brand: Accountancy professionals in 2020
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Technology, skills and personal brand: Accountancy professionals in 2020

7y Austin Clark , Editor

Technology, skills and personal brand: Accountancy...

The accountancy profession continues to evolve – driven largely by technology developments. To discuss what this means for those in the sector as we s...

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2020 Predictions: New skills needed for industry survival
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2020 Predictions: New skills needed for industry survival

7y Shannon Moyer

2020 Predictions: New skills needed for industry s...

In 2020, several skills will become critically important for accountants looking to move up in their careers, ranging from soft skills to professional...

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Salary Survey 2019: Benefits, rises and looking ahead to 2020
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Salary Survey 2019: Benefits, rises and looking ahead to 2020

7y Jeremy Chan

Salary Survey 2019: Benefits, rises and looking ah...

Our survey reveals that average salaries are on the increase, but what about benefits? And are accounting professionals happy in their current jobs? R...

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Salary Survey 2019: Accountants enjoy more money in their pocket
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Salary Survey 2019: Accountants enjoy more money in their pocket

7y Jeremy Chan

Salary Survey 2019: Accountants enjoy more money i...

It’s another year of salary increases for accountants, but the gender gap and other disparities remain. Read More...

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Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualifications worldwide
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Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualifications worldwide

7y Shannon Moyer

Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualificat...

With accounting qualifications and standards varying around the world, here’s the best way to take your UK credentials with you wherever you go. Read ...

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Job satisfaction highest among auditors and accountants
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Job satisfaction highest among auditors and accountants

7y Jeremy Chan

Job satisfaction highest among auditors and accoun...

The auditing and accounting industry enjoy the highest job satisfaction according to latest survey. Read More...

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Study finds happiness disconnect between accountancy bosses and staff
Accounting Firms

Study finds happiness disconnect between accountancy bosses and staff

7y Chris Jewers

Study finds happiness disconnect between accountan...

The study, undertaken by People First spoke to 250 accountancy bosses and 250 accountancy employees about their attitudes to work, their happiness and...

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Develop your career plan: Step by step approach
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Develop your career plan: Step by step approach

7y CABA | Sponsored

Develop your career plan: Step by step approach

Step by step approach to developing a personal career plan, by CABA in partnership with Renovo, the career coaching experts. Read More...

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KPMG UK's restructuring provides insight for midsize, large firms
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KPMG UK's restructuring provides insight for midsize, large firms

7y Shannon Moyer

KPMG UK's restructuring provides insight for midsi...

The decisions that KPMG UK are taking regarding restructuring can greatly benefit firms of all sizes, so long as they learn from KPMG's successes – an...

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