Moore Kingston Smith expands with CBW Recovery acquisition
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Moore Kingston Smith expands with CBW Recovery acquisition

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Moore Kingston Smith expands with CBW Recovery acq...

Moore Kingston Smith has expanded its restructuring and insolvency capabilities with the acquisition of CBW Recovery, a London-based insolvency partne...

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Baker Tilly adds UAE firm to expand Middle East footprint
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Baker Tilly adds UAE firm to expand Middle East footprint

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Baker Tilly adds UAE firm to expand Middle East fo...

Baker Tilly International has added a new member firm in the United Arab Emirates, marking an expansion of its network in a market the group describes...

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FTSE AIM 100: PwC and BDO battle for value
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FTSE AIM 100: PwC and BDO battle for value

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FTSE AIM 100: PwC and BDO battle for value

The latest Adviser Rankings Ltd figures for AIM auditors reveal a quarter of mixed fortunes for firms across the rankings. While PKF Littlejohn contin...

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How tech CFOs are turning indirect tax into a strategic advantage
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How tech CFOs are turning indirect tax into a strategic advantage

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How tech CFOs are turning indirect tax into a stra...

Technology CFOs are rethinking how their organisations handle indirect tax, moving beyond manual processes and siloed systems to convert compliance in...

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Gerald Edelman acquires Surrey firm Vista Partners
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Gerald Edelman acquires Surrey firm Vista Partners

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Gerald Edelman acquires Surrey firm Vista Partners

Accountancy and advisory firm Gerald Edelman has acquired Redhill-based Vista Partners, strengthening its presence across Surrey, Sussex, and the Sout...

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Confidence among UK accountants still short of a full recovery
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Confidence among UK accountants still short of a full recovery

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Confidence among UK accountants still short of a f...

UK accountants report tentative signs of recovery following two consecutive quarters of improved sentiment, but business confidence remains well below...

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Half of UK accountancy firms open to private equity
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Half of UK accountancy firms open to private equity

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Half of UK accountancy firms open to private equit...

Nearly half of the UK’s leading accountancy firms are open to private equity investment, according to new research by law firm Kingsley Napley,  under...

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KPMG replaced by small firm as P&O Ferries auditor
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KPMG replaced by small firm as P&O Ferries auditor

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KPMG replaced by small firm as P&O Ferries auditor

P&O Ferries has appointed a boutique Oxfordshire-based firm, Just Audit & Assurance (JAA), as its new auditor following the unexpected departu...

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BDO flagged by FRC over audit quality concerns
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BDO flagged by FRC over audit quality concerns

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BDO flagged by FRC over audit quality concerns

The Financial Reporting Council has sharply criticised BDO’s audit quality, calling its work “significantly short of expectations” and placing the fir...

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What happens when small businesses ignore accountants
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What happens when small businesses ignore accountants

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What happens when small businesses ignore accounta...

New report warns of widening support gap as SMBs face economic pressures alone Read More...

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Xeinadin promotes 10 new partners across UK and Ireland
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Xeinadin promotes 10 new partners across UK and Ireland

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Xeinadin promotes 10 new partners across UK and Ir...

Xeinadin has appointed 10 new partners across its UK and Ireland network, reinforcing its advisory capabilities and internal leadership pipeline. Read...

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Former PwC partner joins Cooper Parry as National Tax lead
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Former PwC partner joins Cooper Parry as National Tax lead

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Former PwC partner joins Cooper Parry as National ...

Adam Waller to lead strategic tax consulting as firm deepens national growth ambitions Read More...

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Big accountancy firms fail to monitor AI’s impact on audit quality, says FRC
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Big accountancy firms fail to monitor AI’s impact on audit quality, says FR...

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Big accountancy firms fail to monitor AI’s impact ...

The FRC has warned that big accountancy firms aren’t tracking how AI tools affect audit quality, raising concerns over oversight amid growing reliance...

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75% of Gen Z accountants want to run their own business
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75% of Gen Z accountants want to run their own business

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75% of Gen Z accountants want to run their own bus...

New research from Intuit reveals 75% of UK accounting students want to start their own business, signalling a major shift in how Gen Z sees the future...

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The profitability engine accountancy firms are overlooking
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The profitability engine accountancy firms are overlooking

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The profitability engine accountancy firms are ove...

Don’t be left in the dark. Strengthen margins, improve efficiency, and set your firm up for long-term success. Read More...

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Azets appoints new regional MD for Yorkshire
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Azets appoints new regional MD for Yorkshire

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Azets appoints new regional MD for Yorkshire

Azets has promoted Claire Needham to regional managing director for Yorkshire and the North East, placing her in charge of more than 500 employees acr...

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Xeinadin acquires KBSP to expand capital presence
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Xeinadin acquires KBSP to expand capital presence

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Xeinadin acquires KBSP to expand capital presence

Xeinadin has acquired KBSP, a long-established accountancy practice based in Swiss Cottage, North London. The deal is the latest in a series of acquis...

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Cash flow pressures climb as 57% of UK SMEs warn of rising costs
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Cash flow pressures climb as 57% of UK SMEs warn of rising costs

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Cash flow pressures climb as 57% of UK SMEs warn o...

Nearly half of small businesses report cash flow issues amid rising costs, QuickBooks data shows Read More...

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Affinia acquires Platt Rushton in regional expansion push
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Affinia acquires Platt Rushton in regional expansion push

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Affinia acquires Platt Rushton in regional expansi...

Affinia has acquired Leigh-on-Sea accountancy firm Platt Rushton, marking the integrated advisory group’s tenth office and continuing its expansion ac...

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Xeinadin prepares for potential £800m sale to private equity
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Xeinadin prepares for potential £800m sale to private equity

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Xeinadin prepares for potential £800m sale to priv...

Xeinadin Group, the fast-growing UK professional services network, is reportedly preparing for a private equity sale that could exceed £800m, accordin...

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Q&A: Thomson Reuters on playing the long game with MTD
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Q&A: Thomson Reuters on playing the long game with MTD

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Q&A: Thomson Reuters on playing the long game with...

At the sidelines of Accountex 2025, Thomson Reuters’ Max Thomas, Brian Wilson and Sai Charan Anaparthy explain why the firm is betting big on Making T...

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HaysMac named one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2025’
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HaysMac named one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work 2025’

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HaysMac named one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places...

HaysMac has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ in the Big Organisation category, and winner of the 2025 ‘Industry Award’...

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Deloitte to cut bonuses and slow promotions due to missed targets
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Deloitte to cut bonuses and slow promotions due to missed targets

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Deloitte to cut bonuses and slow promotions due to...

Deloitte UK will reduce bonuses and slow promotions across parts of the firm after its technology and transformation (T&T) consulting division mis...

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BDO to relocate Edinburgh team to larger offices
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BDO to relocate Edinburgh team to larger offices

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BDO to relocate Edinburgh team to larger offices

BDO is relocating its Edinburgh staff to 30 Semple Street after signing a 10-year lease on 8,176 sq ft of space in the new Grade A development. The fi...

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Accountex 2025 Day One: MTD, AI, and the end of business as usual
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Accountex 2025 Day One: MTD, AI, and the end of business as usual

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Accountex 2025 Day One: MTD, AI, and the end of bu...

Accountancy firms are racing to meet MTD mandates—but day one at Accountex 2025 showed the real transformation lies in how firms work, hire, and think...

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35 under 35 nomination tips: How to make your application stand out
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35 under 35 nomination tips: How to make your application stand out

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35 under 35 nomination tips: How to make your appl...

Get ready to submit your nominations for the 35 Under 35 rankings in 2025! Whether you're nominating yourself or a colleague, these tips will guide yo...

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Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with senior tax hires
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Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with senior tax hires

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Johnston Carmichael boosts Newcastle team with sen...

Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax offering in the North East with a series of senior tax ...

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