ICAEW reveals major overhaul to ACA Qualification to meet future industry needs
Training & CPD

ICAEW reveals major overhaul to ACA Qualification to meet future industry n...

2m Rachael King

ICAEW reveals major overhaul to ACA Qualification ...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has announced updates to its ACA qualification, representing the most significant ...

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Work-life balance, CPD and client relationships key to success, say retirees
Skills

Work-life balance, CPD and client relationships key to success, say retiree...

2m Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Work-life balance, CPD and client relationships ke...

Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), shares insights from retired accountants from the profession...

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Staying ahead: the importance of CPD
Training & CPD

Staying ahead: the importance of CPD

3m Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants

Staying ahead: the importance of CPD

Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), looks at how to maximise the benefits of continuing professi...

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What to do about the accounting mental health emergency
Skills

What to do about the accounting mental health emergency

5m Accountancy Age

What to do about the accounting mental health emer...

New stats have laid bare the mental health emergency facing global accountancy – with increased working hours and reduced salaries both impacting prof...

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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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Pass rates announced for June 2024 ACCA exam sitting
ACCA

Pass rates announced for June 2024 ACCA exam sitting

5m Accountancy Age

Pass rates announced for June 2024 ACCA exam sitti...

Pass rates have been announced by ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) for students who sat their exams in June 2024. 107,506 ent...

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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...

5m 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: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI training course
ACCA

Q&A: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI training course

6m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: ACCA's Narayanan Vaidyanathan on their new AI...

In June, the ACCA and CISI (Chartered Institute of Security and Investment) partnered to launch a new qualification, the Certificate in Artificial Int...

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Three ways to close the finance skills gap in UK accounting practices
Skills

Three ways to close the finance skills gap in UK accounting practices

7m Rachael Kennedy

Three ways to close the finance skills gap in UK a...

What is an accountant? According to ChatGPT, they are the following: “[Accountants are] highly detail-oriented and analytical professionals, adept at ...

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Almost half of accountants believe accountancy is viewed as a stuffy, dull profession
Skills

Almost half of accountants believe accountancy is viewed as a stuffy, dull ...

10m Accountancy Age

Almost half of accountants believe accountancy is ...

New data from cloud accounting provider, FreeAgent sheds light on the true nature of the accounting profession. Read More...

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Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A market analysis
Skills

Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A market analysis

1y Accountancy Age

Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A m...

While salaries and bonuses are important, employees also value flexible working, learning and development, and a clear path to progression Read More...

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Is AI coming for your job?
Technology

Is AI coming for your job?

2y Institute of Financial Account...

Is AI coming for your job?

Fear not the AI revolution, urges Matt Barton, technical manager at the Institute of Financial Accountants Read More...

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ChatGPT less than 50% accurate in accounting exams, study finds
Technology

ChatGPT less than 50% accurate in accounting exams, study finds

2y Sam Alberti

ChatGPT less than 50% accurate in accounting exams...

Accounting students found to be considerably more capable across the board Read More...

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Securing the right talent when scaling for growth
Skills

Securing the right talent when scaling for growth

2y Rachel Gordon

Securing the right talent when scaling for growth

Forward-looking accounting practices across the UK are looking to set themselves up for the future – they are actively using data to make targeted tec...

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Universities are adapting, so must accountancy education
Coronavirus

Universities are adapting, so must accountancy education

4y Alta Prinsloo

Universities are adapting, so must accountancy edu...

For nearly four centuries, higher education has pushed students to define their role in society.  In a society upended by pandemic, however, the scrip...

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Proposed Level 6 degree apprenticeship backed by IFA and NHS
Training & CPD

Proposed Level 6 degree apprenticeship backed by IFA and NHS

5y Shannon Moyer

Proposed Level 6 degree apprenticeship backed by I...

Bridging the gap between Level 4 and 7 qualifications, the proposed Level 6 degree would act as middle-ground for new accountants. Read More...

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Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualifications worldwide
Career

Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualifications worldwide

5y Shannon Moyer

Accountancy on the move: How to take UK qualificat...

With accounting qualifications and standards varying around the world, here’s the best way to take your UK credentials with you wherever you go. Read ...

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EY Foundation charity supports record number of young people
People Business

EY Foundation charity supports record number of young people

5y Shannon Moyer

EY Foundation charity supports record number of yo...

The EY Foundation charity supports a new wave of talent, helping to fight postcode inequality and provide valuable work experience to underprivileged ...

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New National Training Academy launched by MHA
Training & CPD

New National Training Academy launched by MHA

5y Chris Jewers

New National Training Academy launched by MHA

The initiative will provide training materials and courses for staff, including professional accountancy qualifications, soft skills such as mentoring...

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IFA encourages CPD forward planning
Accounting Firms

IFA encourages CPD forward planning

5y Leanna Reeves

IFA encourages CPD forward planning

The Institute of Financial Accountants points to accountants failing to achieve CPD credits, while many are leaving it late. Read More...

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ACA qualification to incorporate emerging technologies from 2021
Accounting Firms

ACA qualification to incorporate emerging technologies from 2021

5y Leanna Reeves

ACA qualification to incorporate emerging technolo...

ICAEW plans to improve ACA qualification by including emerging technologies through its new collaboration with financial data analytics software compa...

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ICAEW calls for more flexible Apprenticeship Levy
Training & CPD

ICAEW calls for more flexible Apprenticeship Levy

5y Chris Jewers

ICAEW calls for more flexible Apprenticeship Levy

The accountancy sector has benefited significantly from apprenticeships, which have helped plug the skills gap and support growth among small practice...

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CIMA removes exemption fees
Training & CPD

CIMA removes exemption fees

5y Chris Jewers

CIMA removes exemption fees

In doing so, the CIMA becomes the first accounting body to remove exemption fees, saying they want to encourage accessibility and social mobility. Rea...

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Everything you need to know about the ICAS qualification
Training & CPD

Everything you need to know about the ICAS qualification

6y Beth McLoughlin

Everything you need to know about the ICAS qualifi...

The costs, timings and routes into becoming an ICAS-certified CA Read More...

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What is the AAT and how do you enrol for an AAT qualification?
Training & CPD

What is the AAT and how do you enrol for an AAT qualification?

6y Gareth Platt

What is the AAT and how do you enrol for an AAT qu...

Find out all you need to know about the AAT and how you can get an AAT qualification Read More...

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ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?
Training & CPD

ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?

6y Rebecca Brace

ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?

Find out what the difference is between the two accounting qualifications and which one is best for you Read More...

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How to bring an allegation of sexual misconduct in the workplace
Career

How to bring an allegation of sexual misconduct in the workplace

6y Kirsty Churm

How to bring an allegation of sexual misconduct in...

The #MeToo movement has brought sexual misconduct to the forefront now more than ever, and businesses will listen to you if you need to report it at w...

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