The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex regulation, disclosure and increasing transparency
Opinion Blog

The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex regulation, disclosure a...

6m Dilek Cilingir, EY Partner

The evolution of audit skills in an era of complex...

Talent is the lifeblood of any organization, but attracting and retaining the right people is no mean feat. Recently I’ve had several opportunities to...

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Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lagerberg on shaping the future of accounting
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lagerberg on shaping the fut...

6m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Baker Tilly International's CEO Francesca Lag...

Francesca Lagerberg, CEO of Baker Tilly International (BTI), is at the helm of a network navigating through a transformative period in the accounting ...

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Audit reforms, sustainability and industrial strategy key to Starmer's economic growth pledge
Accounting Firms

Audit reforms, sustainability and industrial strategy key to Starmer's econ...

6m Accountancy Age

Audit reforms, sustainability and industrial strat...

The UK’s new Labour government must commit to taking forward audit and corporate governance reform and legislate to clear the local audit backlog in E...

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PKF Francis Clark cuts energy costs by 38%
Accounting Firms

PKF Francis Clark cuts energy costs by 38%

6m Accountancy Age

PKF Francis Clark cuts energy costs by 38%

RO Capital Partners  announces that its portfolio company, measurable.energy, has installed its smart power sockets in the office of PKF Francis Clark...

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Accountancy people moves: June 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: June 2024

6m Accountancy Age

Accountancy people moves: June 2024

Each 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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Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic acquisitions
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspired growth and strategic ...

6m Rachael King

Q&A: Dains’ CEO Richard McNeilly on Olympian-inspi...

Dains is making significant strides as it approaches its 100th anniversary. Recently, the firm has embarked on a series of strategic acquisitions and ...

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Is there a need to overhaul local auditing processes in the UK?
Audit

Is there a need to overhaul local auditing processes in the UK?

6m Accountancy Age

Is there a need to overhaul local auditing process...

Following the recent publication of supplementary guidance by the National Audit Office (NAO), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and W...

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How will Janet Truncale make her mark at EY?
Accounting Firms

How will Janet Truncale make her mark at EY?

6m Accountancy Age

How will Janet Truncale make her mark at EY?

As the new global chief executive of the Big Four accounting firm EY, Janet Truncale inherits a complex legacy – one shaped by the failed “...

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Narrowing the workplace’s AI ‘trust gap’
Practice strategy

Narrowing the workplace’s AI ‘trust gap’

6m Trent Henry, EY Global Vice Chair - Talent

Narrowing the workplace’s AI ‘trust gap’

AI has proven its potential when it comes to efficiency, creating new and exciting career paths and enabling workers to focus on higher-value tasks. H...

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The human touch
Skills

The human touch

6m Peter Spence

The human touch

In a period of rapid technological advance, almost every organisation is going through some form digital transformation project. AICPA & CIMA’s Associ...

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Knowing when to outsource your bookkeeping services
Practice

Knowing when to outsource your bookkeeping services

6m Accountancy Age

Knowing when to outsource your bookkeeping service...

As the accounting landscape becomes increasingly complex, many firms are re-evaluating their approach to managing financial records. A significant tre...

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Forget national service, focus on financial literacy
Economy

Forget national service, focus on financial literacy

6m Accountancy Age

Forget national service, focus on financial litera...

TikTok accountant launches SME advice podcast on UN Micro and SME day, 27 June Read More...

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Five tips for accountancy firms to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ employees
Accounting Firms

Five tips for accountancy firms to create an inclusive environment for LGBT...

6m Jules McKittrick, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, Sumer

Five tips for accountancy firms to create an inclu...

With a quarter of LGBTQIA+ young people unable to be “out” at work, and many people still experiencing discrimination, Jules McKittrick from Sumer out...

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Xeinadin bets big with Sage
Accounting Software

Xeinadin bets big with Sage

6m Accountancy Age

Xeinadin bets big with Sage

Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), together with Xeinadin, one of the UK...

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Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empowering small businesses
AI in Accounting

Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empowering small businesses

6m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Xero’s UK MD, Alex von Schirmeister, on empow...

On the side lines of Xerocon 2024, an event known for gathering the brightest minds in accounting and bookkeeping, Alex von Schirmeister, UK MD of Xer...

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It's time to rethink what it means to be an accountant
People In Practice

It's time to rethink what it means to be an accountant

7m Rachael Kennedy

It's time to rethink what it means to be an accoun...

When we think of an accountant, the image that often comes to mind is one of a stuffy, dull professional, hunched over a desk crunching numbers all da...

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5 things I learnt from Xerocon 2024
Accounting Software

5 things I learnt from Xerocon 2024

7m Rachael Kennedy

5 things I learnt from Xerocon 2024

Sue Perkins knows more than XBRL than expected. Xero’s CEO likes to get at least 80g of protein a day, which is hard since she’s a vegetar...

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What must accountancy firms address in their constitution in the current market?
Practice

What must accountancy firms address in their constitution in the current ma...

7m Corinne Staves, partner, CM Murray

What must accountancy firms address in their const...

Accountancy firms must be able to adapt to new and changing circumstances. The firm’s constitution needs to create the right framework. This artic...

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Accountants are not an expense, they create value
Client Enagagement

Accountants are not an expense, they create value

7m Rachael Kennedy

Accountants are not an expense, they create value

Do your clients see you as an expense? In fact, do you see yourself as an expense to your clients? This shift requires a fundamental change in how acc...

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Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition
AI in Accounting

Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition

7m Rachael Kennedy

Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition

The accounting industry is experiencing significant changes due to several key factors. New technologies are altering how accounting is done and enabl...

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An accountants guide to the Conservative manifesto
Brexit & Economy

An accountants guide to the Conservative manifesto

7m Accountancy Age

An accountants guide to the Conservative manifesto

Ahead of the General Election, Accountancy Age will be providing an analysis of the leading party’s manifestos and the impact they will have on the UK...

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EY's UK chief steps down triggering leadership race
Audit

EY's UK chief steps down triggering leadership race

7m Accountancy Age

EY's UK chief steps down triggering leadership rac...

The world of professional services is often marked by a delicate dance of leadership transitions, where seasoned veterans hand over the reins to a new...

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35 under 35 2024: First wave of winners revealed!
35 under 35

35 under 35 2024: First wave of winners revealed!

7m Rachael Kennedy

35 under 35 2024: First wave of winners revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the first instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights ten young UK professionals who are making great c...

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Navigating remote work and tax efficiency with EMI options
Skills

Navigating remote work and tax efficiency with EMI options

7m Accountancy Age

Navigating remote work and tax efficiency with EMI...

The recent shifts towards remote work have introduced significant challenges for businesses, especially regarding corporate tax and legal implications...

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Accountancy people moves: May 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: May 2024

7m Accountancy Age

Accountancy people moves: May 2024

Each 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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8 steps to migrate your practice to the cloud
Accounting Firms

8 steps to migrate your practice to the cloud

7m Wolters Kluwer

8 steps to migrate your practice to the cloud

Thinking about migrating your accounting practice to the cloud, but unsure where to begin? Starting the cloud accounting process can seem daunting, bu...

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Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network
Accounting Firms

Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network

7m Rachael King

Forvis Mazars launches $5 billion global network

Two leading professional services firms, Mazars, an international partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories, and FORVIS, a top ranke...

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