As the 2026 reporting season hits its stride, the "Big Crunch" is being replaced by the "Continuous Close." With the FRC’s new Agentic AI guidance now...
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View articleWolters Kluwer’s Mohammed Sidat talks to Accountancy Age about where AI is already proving its value for UK firms, how accountants can get MTD ready, ...
View articleCooper Parry has expanded its leadership with four senior hires from PwC, reinforcing its mid-market strategy in audit, tax, assurance, and regional g...
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View articleHaysMac has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Work’ in the Big Organisation category, and winner of the 2025 ‘Industry Award’...
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View articleThe UK economy is set to face significant challenges over the next two years, with the EY Item Club downgrading its forecast for GDP growth to just 0....
View articleUK small businesses are facing an annual tax compliance burden nearing £25 billion, according to recent findings by the Federation of Small Businesses...
View articleUK accountancy firms and their clients face a tightening of corporate liability rules from 1 September 2025, when the new offence of Failure to Preven...
View articlePartner payouts at Grant Thornton UK rose to an average of £682,000 in 2024, following the completion of a landmark private equity deal with Cinven—th...
View articleWith its ever-growing potential AI is quickly emerging as transformative force across industries, poised to reshape how organisations operate, enhance...
View articleThe timeline is fixed. By April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will be mandatory for many sole traders and landlords. But judging by the tone...
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View articleWilson Partners has acquired Rutland-based Max Accountants in a move that strengthens the firm’s regional presence and expands its focus on high-growt...
View articleFirm secures highest ranking of any accountancy business in this year’s list Read More...
View articleAuditBoard has expanded its strategic alliance with EY, introducing a Centre of Excellence in the UK to support organisations as they modernise risk m...
View articleXeinadin has acquired London-based accounting firm Raffingers in its biggest deal yet, adding 70 professionals to its network. The move comes as Xeina...
View articleUK firms are increasingly defaulting on fines imposed for the late filing of annual accounts, with recent data exposing significant gaps in major comp...
View articleThe European Union has set 30 June 2032 as the deadline for the mandatory adoption of electronic VAT exemption certificates, replacing the traditional...
View articleIn 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond being a buzzword in accounting—it’s now a fundamental part of how businesses manage their finan...
View articleMaverick spend, often mistaken for fraudulent behaviour, occurs when purchases bypass formal procurement processes, usually due to mistakes or a lack ...
View articleSince transitioning to employee ownership in 2021, we at Sapphire, a contracting and accounting firm, have witnessed firsthand the transformative bene...
View articleThe Financial Reporting Council’s Annual Review of Audit Quality for 2024, released on July 30, 2024, paints a picture of an audit landscape in ...
View articleThe Bank of England’s decision to cut its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 5% marks a significant shift in monetary policy. This m...
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