Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2024 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK. Brought to...
View articleThe forthcoming amendments to FRS 102 represent one of the most significant changes to lease accounting in years. Effective from January 2026, these u...
View articleThere has probably never been a more interesting or exciting time to be a financial controller. Long recognised as the ‘safe pair of hands’ that overs...
View articleMHA reveals ambitious roadmap to net zero by 2030, while transparent reporting shows the real-world challenges of balancing rapid business growth with...
View articleThe Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) voted 4-1 to require major accounting firms to submit detailed financial statements and standard...
View articleWhen it comes to ethical practices, multiple grey areas call for even greater understanding of the rules. Yet industry feedback highlights the need fo...
View articleData reveals 57.1% of accountants cite negative stereotypes as a significant barrier to pursuing accountancy as a career Read More...
View articleGrant Thornton UK has agreed to sell a majority stake to private equity firm Cinven in a landmark deal for the UK accounting sector, marking the most ...
View articleA significant expansion in finance and accounting recruitment is expected for 2025, with more than half of hiring managers planning to increase their ...
View articleAs UHY celebrates its centenary, the top-20 global accounting network proves that staying true to founding principles while embracing change is the ke...
View articleWith an increasing number of financial inaccuracies stemming from overworked accounting teams, businesses are feeling the pressure of the ongoing tale...
View articleForvis Mazars has today (Nov 18) announced James Gilbey as its next UK CEO, following a vote by the firm’s UK Partners. Effective 15 February 2025, G...
View articleA major disconnect between artificial intelligence (AI) understanding and risk assessment has been unveiled in a comprehensive new report examining th...
View articleEach month, Accountancy Age delivers a comprehensive update on the key people moves and promotions that have taken place among the UK accountancy mark...
View articleKPMG has announced a reduction of approximately 330 positions from its US audit practice, representing nearly 4% of its 9,000-person audit workforce, ...
View articleIn a significant reversal, the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a lawsuit from investors alleging that BDO USA provided substandard au...
View articleNational accountancy group UHY Hacker Young has unveiled its new brand identity. The rebrand is part of the global brand refresh of the UHY Internati...
View articleIn a significant shift, EY is reportedly exploring a joint venture for its UK legal business as it grapples with economic pressures and an evolving st...
View articleJonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), shares insights from retired accountants from the profession...
View articleWho’d have thought too much L&D would be a bad thing? That’s the question on the minds of many employees at EY after a recent wave of dismissals w...
View articleLeading South West accountancy firm Westcotts has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, marking a significant milestone...
View articleLeading accountancy specialist in charities, education, and SMEs becomes Gravita’s fifth partner in under three years Read More...
View articleFirst Grant Thornon and now RSM - why is there a rise in US-UK accounting firm mergers? Read More...
View articleNearly one in five accounting firms supervised by the UK’s largest accountancy regulator failed to meet anti-money laundering (AML) standards, a...
View articleBig Four firm pushes back start dates for strategy arm recruits, citing weak M&A market Read More...
View articleAs businesses begin exploring the metaverse—a new, immersive virtual reality—accountants are facing a pivotal question: how do we prepare for a future...
View articleEach month, Accountancy Age delivers a comprehensive update on the key people moves and promotions that have taken place among the UK accountancy mark...
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