Inheritance tax is now a three-way political fight. What do advisers tell clients?
Pensions

Inheritance tax is now a three-way political fight. What do advisers tell c...

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Inheritance tax is now a three-way political fight...

With Conservatives pledging specific IHT cuts, political discourse surrounding a flat estate tax, and unused pension wealth entering the IHT net in Ap...

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Top 50+50: Eight highlights from the 2025 ranking
50+50

Top 50+50: Eight highlights from the 2025 ranking

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Top 50+50: Eight highlights from the 2025 ranking

Key takeaways from the 2025 Accountancy Age 50+50 report. Analyse M&A shifts, tech spend distribution, AI regulation, and practice growth strategies. ...

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Why changes to Companies House accounts matter for the UK's economy
Companies House

Why changes to Companies House accounts matter for the UK's economy

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Why changes to Companies House accounts matter for...

The way companies file accounts with Companies House is changing.   From 1 April 2028, all companies will need to file accounts with Companies House u...

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PSAA survey exposes fee friction and legacy backlogs in local audit recovery
Audit

PSAA survey exposes fee friction and legacy backlogs in local audit recover...

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PSAA survey exposes fee friction and legacy backlo...

PSAA's latest client survey reveals improved audit delivery across UK councils, but finance leaders face lingering backlogs and fee variation disputes...

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The real cost of unprepared MTD clients – Accountex Manchester 2026
Accountex

The real cost of unprepared MTD clients – Accountex Manchester 2026

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The real cost of unprepared MTD clients – Accounte...

Exclusive Bright survey data from Accountex Manchester reveals only 54% of mandated taxpayers filed in Q1 of MTD ITSA, with 70% still off cloud softwa...

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​​The firm of the future in accounting
AI in Accounting

​​The firm of the future in accounting

2w Tom Koehler, Global Managing Principal, Intapp

​​The firm of the future in accounting

The traditional accounting model is breaking at both ends. Fee deflation driven by AI expectations, PE consolidation pauses, and strict regulatory wal...

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HMRC’s £10bn AI payoff and the 2030 digital self-service push - Accountex Manchester 2026
Accountex

HMRC’s £10bn AI payoff and the 2030 digital self-service push - Accountex M...

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HMRC’s £10bn AI payoff and the 2030 digital self-s...

HMRC reveals at Accountex Manchester how £10bn in AI yield and a 90% digital target by 2030 are reshaping UK tax administration for accountants and cl...

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Why better data, not new tools, is the real AI competitive advantage - Accountex Manchester 2026
Accountex

Why better data, not new tools, is the real AI competitive advantage - Acco...

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Why better data, not new tools, is the real AI com...

Highlights from Accountex Manchester 2026. Wolters Kluwer experts reveal why AI will not fix broken accounting data and how firms can build clean data...

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Pre-budget tax deficits, MTD backlash, and the 22-year retirement trap
ACCA

Pre-budget tax deficits, MTD backlash, and the 22-year retirement trap

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Pre-budget tax deficits, MTD backlash, and the 22-...

From £59bn tax shortfalls and MTD frustration to a 22-year retirement gap and white-hot practice M&A. Here is your midweek briefing on the forces shap...

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The tech innovation top 10: Tools reshaping UK practice in 2026
AI in Accounting

The tech innovation top 10: Tools reshaping UK practice in 2026

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The tech innovation top 10: Tools reshaping UK pra...

Practice leaders are shifting from blue-sky tech promises to real operational ROI. Explore the top 10 tech innovations reshaping UK accounting firms. ...

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35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Final Wave of Winners
35 under 35

35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Final Wave of Winners

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35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Final Wave of Winn...

The final wave of Accountancy Age’s 35 Under 35 ranking for 2026 is here! Celebrating eight dynamic professionals redefining UK accounting. From becom...

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35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Third Wave of Winners
35 under 35

35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Third Wave of Winners

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35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Third Wave of Winn...

Wave 3 of the Accountancy Age 35 Under 35 for 2026 profiles nine exceptional UK practice leaders driving real transformation across the profession. Fr...

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MTD is an opportunity, not a chore
AI in Accounting

MTD is an opportunity, not a chore

4w Reshma Roy Suvish, Director of the Accountants Channel and Partnerships (UK and Europe) Zoho

MTD is an opportunity, not a chore

HMRC’s MTD ITSA rollout forces a shift to quarterly filing. Discover how UK accounting firms can eliminate the "shadow tax" and turn compliance into r...

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35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Second Wave of Winners
35 under 35

35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Second Wave of Winners

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35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the Second Wave of Win...

The second wave of Accountancy Age’s 35 Under 35 ranking for 2026 is here. It highlights nine exceptional professionals who are redefining UK accounti...

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Submissions Open for the 2026 Accountancy Age Top 50+50
50+50

Submissions Open for the 2026 Accountancy Age Top 50+50

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Submissions Open for the 2026 Accountancy Age Top ...

Submissions are officially open for the 2026 Accountancy Age Top 50+50 Rankings, run in partnership with Intuit QuickBooks. Now in its second decade, ...

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35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the First Wave of Winners
35 under 35

35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the First Wave of Winners

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35 Under 35 2026: Unveiling the First Wave of Winn...

The first wave of Accountancy Age’s 35 Under 35 ranking for 2026 is here. Explore how this year’s honourees are reshaping UK accounting, from scaling ...

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The quiet tech revolution reshaping UK accountancy in 2026
Accounting Software

The quiet tech revolution reshaping UK accountancy in 2026

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The quiet tech revolution reshaping UK accountancy...

UK firms are moving past AI hype to embrace automated workflows and cloud infrastructure that slash routine admin, ensure MTD compliance and unlock ad...

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Why HMRC's first crypto tax data should alarm every accountant
HMRC

Why HMRC's first crypto tax data should alarm every accountant

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Why HMRC's first crypto tax data should alarm ever...

With HMRC’s inaugural crypto data revealing £1.38bn in gains and automatic exchange reporting set for 2027 under CARF. UK accountancy firms must urgen...

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Goodbye quarterly reporting, hello e-invoicing: How UK businesses need to rethink tax compliance
Budget

Goodbye quarterly reporting, hello e-invoicing: How UK businesses need to r...

1m Hertz Casseus, Senior Regulatory Associate at Thomson Reuters

Goodbye quarterly reporting, hello e-invoicing: Ho...

Hertz Casseus, Senior Regulatory Associate at Thomson Reuters, breaks down why the UK’s 2029 e-invoicing mandate is far more than a minor software pat...

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£16bn in unpaid corporate tax and 81,000 crypto letters - HMRC widened its net
Digital assets

£16bn in unpaid corporate tax and 81,000 crypto letters - HMRC widened its ...

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£16bn in unpaid corporate tax and 81,000 crypto le...

HMRC is running two enforcement campaigns at once. Overseas multinationals, led by US firms are sitting on an estimated £16.1 billion in underpaid tax...

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85% of firm leaders see future in automation, only 17% plan to transform
Accounting Firms

85% of firm leaders see future in automation, only 17% plan to transform

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85% of firm leaders see future in automation, only...

While 85% of accounting leaders expect AI to improve their firm's business model, fewer than two in ten are restructuring to capture the financial ups...

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The uncomfortable truth about AI in accountancy
2026 Predictions

The uncomfortable truth about AI in accountancy

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The uncomfortable truth about AI in accountancy

From messy data stacks to the risks of shadow AI, three industry voices reveal why automation is exposing practice vulnerabilities across the UK. Read...

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How UK practice leaders can spot operational red flags before they hit the bottom line
Accounting Firms

How UK practice leaders can spot operational red flags before they hit the ...

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How UK practice leaders can spot operational red f...

Unmonitored WIP build-up and margin erosion are quietly draining profits across mid-tier UK practices. Here is how practice leaders can use real-time ...

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Beyond the fine: What EY and KPMG's FRC probes tell us
Big Four

Beyond the fine: What EY and KPMG's FRC probes tell us

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Beyond the fine: What EY and KPMG's FRC probes tel...

As the FRC’s £1.2m fine against EY over Made.com lands alongside a new probe into KPMG’s audits, the watchdog's enforcement strategy is shifting. Mark...

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From MTD deadlines to tax partner hires - the week UK accountancy couldn't ignore
HMRC

From MTD deadlines to tax partner hires - the week UK accountancy couldn't ...

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From MTD deadlines to tax partner hires - the week...

Ahead of the 7 August MTD ITSA deadline, 23% of sole traders are rushing to incorporate to dodge quarterly reporting, risking heavier administrative b...

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How we pick the 35 under 35: Inside the 2026 judging process
35 under 35

How we pick the 35 under 35: Inside the 2026 judging process

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How we pick the 35 under 35: Inside the 2026 judgi...

With nominations officially closed for the 2026 35 Under 35 awards, the focus turns to how the next generation of financial leaders will be chosen. He...

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Over 120 millionaires demand higher wealth taxes
Personal Tax

Over 120 millionaires demand higher wealth taxes

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Over 120 millionaires demand higher wealth taxes

A high-profile push from ultra-wealthy Britons to tax accumulated capital has put the Treasury in the spotlight. Read More...

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