BDO launches new AI platform 'Personas' to streamline operations
Accounting Firms

BDO launches new AI platform 'Personas' to streamline operations

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BDO launches new AI platform 'Personas' to streaml...

Personas is an internal AI platform meticulously developed by BDO to boost productivity and streamline day-to-day tasks. Read More...

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FRC's competition efforts fall flat as Big Four continue to dominate
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FRC's competition efforts fall flat as Big Four continue to dominate

1y Accountancy Age

FRC's competition efforts fall flat as Big Four co...

The Big Four audit firms earned 98% of FTSE 350 audit fees in 2022, despite efforts to increase competition within the market Read More...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top spot
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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top spot

1y Rebeca Clark

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top...

Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2023 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK. Brought to...

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The importance of branding for accounting firms
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The importance of branding for accounting firms

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The importance of branding for accounting firms

Discover how strategic branding revolutionises accounting firms, turning challenges into opportunities for lasting success and growth Read More...

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Why CPD is key to enhancing skills, but also enhancing understanding in the workplace
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Why CPD is key to enhancing skills, but also enhancing understanding in the...

1y Anthony Clarke

Why CPD is key to enhancing skills, but also enhan...

Research by AAT shows that over half of UK finance workers (57 per cent) are confused by financial terminology on a weekly basis Read More...

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Flexible working ‘essential’ in helping women progress into senior positions
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Flexible working ‘essential’ in helping women progress into senior position...

1y Greg Noble

Flexible working ‘essential’ in helping women prog...

In 2019, the a survey conducted by the FRC highlighted that only 17% of women held partner-level positions Read More...

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Accountancy Blueprint: The client segmentation process
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Accountancy Blueprint: The client segmentation process

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Accountancy Blueprint: The client segmentation pro...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an compass to navigate the process of client segmentation Read More...

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KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting practice
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KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting practice

1y Greg Noble

KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting...

The recent advisory cuts at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...

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Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market
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Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market

1y Greg Noble

Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier mar...

The recent redundancies at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...

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Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy
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Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy

1y Michael Izza

Taking the long view on ethics in accountancy

Michael Izza, ICAEW chief executive, outlines the significance of Global Ethics Day for the chartered accountants community Read More...

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ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO
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ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

1y Greg Noble

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, s...

79% of businesses where the importance of ESG principles had increased between 2019 and 2023, reported that customer retention had improved Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in accounting firms
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Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in accounting firms

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Transformation Framework: Client segmentation in a...

In an era of dynamic markets, client-centricity is not a luxury but a strategic imperative for UK accounting firms. The process of client segmentation...

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Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, experts say
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Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, expert...

1y Greg Noble

Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred...

A data scientist tends to stay in their position for approximately 1.7 years on average Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accounting firms
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Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accounting firms

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Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accou...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of M&A process Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting firm
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Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting fi...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp jo...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of the B Corp application pro...

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Accountancy people moves: September 2023
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Accountancy people moves: September 2023

1y Greg Noble

Accountancy people moves: September 2023

This month saw a number of major appointments from mid-market players, including RSM and BDO Read More...

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Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent
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Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent

1y Greg Noble

Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to att...

A recent study conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that 75% of businesses in the UK currently provide flexible work options, includ...

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Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm
Accounting Firms

Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm

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Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an invaluable compass to navigate the B Corp certification process con...

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Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues causing accounts delays, experts say
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Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues causing accounts delays, e...

1y Dan Cave

Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues c...

Superdry’s failure to publish its accounts in a timely fashion is the latest in a string of errors Read More...

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August People Moves: A series of mid-market promotions
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August People Moves: A series of mid-market promotions

1y Greg Noble

August People Moves: A series of mid-market promot...

This month saw restructuring and insolvency trade body R3 select a new chair for R3 Northern Ireland Read More...

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Cooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquisition of Haines Watts London
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Cooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquisition of Haines Watts Lon...

1y Greg Noble

Cooper Parry expects competitive boost from acquis...

The expansion boosts Cooper Parry’s workforce to 1,150 employees and increases its turnover to £125 million Read More...

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Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organisation, says firm
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Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organisation, says firm

1y Greg Noble

Saffery Champness rebrand will future-proof organi...

The rebrand has been touted as a major milestone in the firm’s 160-year history Read More...

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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2023 - submissions now open!
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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2023 - submissions now open!

1y Sam Alberti

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2023 - submissions now o...

Firms are now invited to submit for the 2023 ranking list Read More...

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Audit scandals rendering profession ‘unattractive’ to newcomers
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Audit scandals rendering profession ‘unattractive’ to newcomers

1y Greg Noble

Audit scandals rendering profession ‘unattractive’...

The FRC has overseen a major uptick in audit enforcement activity recently, with the regulator issuing fines of £33.3m in 2022, a 77% increase from th...

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FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith Irish acquisition
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FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith Irish acquisition

1y Greg Noble

FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith ...

MKS has acquired Irish firm Moore, in a bid to increase its international reach Read More...

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ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountancy profession
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ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountanc...

1y Greg Noble

ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young ...

The standards will become effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2024 Read More...

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Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wait times
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Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wait times

1y Sam Alberti

Telecoms solution to ‘remove the pain’ of HMRC wai...

The tax authority has faced increasing backlash due to dwindling service levels in recent months Read More...

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