Why talent retention tops the agenda for UK accountancy firms
Accounting Firms

Why talent retention tops the agenda for UK accountancy firms

1w Accountancy Age

Why talent retention tops the agenda for UK accoun...

Discover why talent retention is the top challenge for UK accountancy firms and how they’re adapting to thrive in 2025 and beyond Read More...

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Q&A: Natasha Frangos on why purple isn't always forever
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Natasha Frangos on why purple isn't always forever

3w Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Natasha Frangos on why purple isn't always fo...

The managing partner of HaysMac discusses why the firm's first rebrand in 22 years goes far beyond just dropping 'intyre' from its name. Read More...

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Skills for entering the Metaverse - yes, accountants need them too
Practice strategy

Skills for entering the Metaverse - yes, accountants need them too

3m Rachael Kennedy

Skills for entering the Metaverse - yes, accountan...

As businesses begin exploring the metaverse—a new, immersive virtual reality—accountants are facing a pivotal question: how do we prepare for a future...

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Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step forward or a distraction?
People In Practice

Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step forward or a distraction?

4m Rachael King

Is EY's female-dominated leadership race a step fo...

The shortlist for EY’s next UK managing partner is dominated by women, with two out of three candidates being female. This  raises an important ...

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Communicating your intangible story
Practice

Communicating your intangible story

4m Peter Spence, AICPA & CIMA

Communicating your intangible story

Most of the value of a modern business is made up of intangible assets. AICPA & CIMA’s Associate Technical Director Peter Spence looks at how this can...

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Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future of mid-market accounting through brand
Accounting Firms

Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future of mid-market accounting t...

4m Rachael King

Q&A: DJH's CEO Scott Heath on shaping the future o...

A strong brand is more than just a name or logo—it’s a promise of quality, reliability, and expertise. For firms operating in this space, brandi...

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What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about client value
Audit

What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about client value

4m Accountancy Age

What Mobius' fee-driven decision teaches about cli...

Earlier this month, Mobius Investment Trust decided to part ways with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), its long-standing auditor, in favour of Johnst...

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Third party risk management in pharma and life sciences – you’re only as strong as your weakest link
Business Regulation

Third party risk management in pharma and life sciences – you’re only as st...

5m Nigel Layton, Partner and Head of Pharma & Life Sciences at Forvis Mazars

Third party risk management in pharma and life sci...

In the last few weeks, we have seen both the ransomware attack on the NHS in the news, and more recently, the impact caused by software bug in an upda...

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Green is the new black, at least for accountants
CSR

Green is the new black, at least for accountants

5m Accountancy Age

Green is the new black, at least for accountants

The world is going green, and finance is no exception. As businesses and investors increasingly prioritize sustainability, there’s a growing dem...

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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...

5m 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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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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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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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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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

6m 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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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...

6m 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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Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition
AI in Accounting

Xerocon 2024: Where technology meets tradition

6m 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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What's going on at Grant Thornton?
Mergers And Acquisitions

What's going on at Grant Thornton?

7m Accountancy Age

What's going on at Grant Thornton?

Grant Thornton has announced the layoff of 350 employees, equating to approximately 3.5% of its U.S. workforce. This latest round of job cuts comes on...

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Who said accountants need to understand brand building?
Accounting Firms

Who said accountants need to understand brand building?

7m Rachael King

Who said accountants need to understand brand buil...

haysmacintyre, a top-20 London firm of chartered accountants, has been recognised as one of the UK’s best places to work by The Sunday Times. The firm...

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How to make clients your sales team
Practice

How to make clients your sales team

8m Accountancy Age

How to make clients your sales team

Leveraging strong client relationships can enable accounting firms to generate new business through advocacy and referrals. Read More...

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Sumer expands Scottish and Northern English footprint with merger of EQ and Douglas Home & Co.
Mergers And Acquisitions

Sumer expands Scottish and Northern English footprint with merger of EQ and...

8m Accountancy Age

Sumer expands Scottish and Northern English footpr...

The strategic move for EQ signals expansion into Scotland and the North of England Read More...

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Purpose, People and Technology: Damon Brain's Trio of Priorities as Duncan & Toplis' new CEO
Practice

Purpose, People and Technology: Damon Brain's Trio of Priorities as Duncan ...

9m Rachael King

Purpose, People and Technology: Damon Brain's Trio...

Damon Brain, the newly minted CEO of Duncan & Toplis, unveils his ambitious plans to transform the firm into a tech-driven powerhouse while preserving...

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Overcoming financial hurdles: Innovative strategies for startup success in Accounting
Management

Overcoming financial hurdles: Innovative strategies for startup success in ...

9m Accountancy Age

Overcoming financial hurdles: Innovative strategie...

Startups face unique financial challenges, such as cash flow volatility and equity-based compensation complexities. Innovative strategies and technolo...

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Dispelling the benefits of real-time data to clients
Data Repository

Dispelling the benefits of real-time data to clients

1y Accountancy Age

Dispelling the benefits of real-time data to clien...

The the shift towards providing clients with real-time financial information is not just a value-add for the clients themselves; it presents a strateg...

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Rethinking ethics management after PwC junior auditors fined
Career

Rethinking ethics management after PwC junior auditors fined

1y Accountancy Age

Rethinking ethics management after PwC junior audi...

The PwC audit ethics breach serves as a stark reminder of the importance of ethical practices in accounting. This article explores the lessons account...

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Fee shuffle: Accountants tune into the market rhythm
Invoicing

Fee shuffle: Accountants tune into the market rhythm

1y Accountancy Age

Fee shuffle: Accountants tune into the market rhyt...

Explore how accountants master the art of communicating fee changes, balancing numbers with nuanced client relationships Read More...

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What UK firms should learn from the US accountant shortage
Business

What UK firms should learn from the US accountant shortage

1y Accountancy Age

What UK firms should learn from the US accountant ...

Explore how UK accounting firms can learn from the US accountant shortage to navigate industry challenges and seize opportunities for growth and innov...

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