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Accountancy Age's Top 10 Stories of 2024
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Accountancy Age's Top 10 Stories of 2024

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Accountancy Age's Top 10 Stories of 2024

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Q&A: Gerald Edelman's Carl Lundberg on making B-Corp add up
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Gerald Edelman's Carl Lundberg on making B-Corp add up

3d Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Gerald Edelman's Carl Lundberg on making B-Co...

From Tony's Chocolonely at the Christmas party to tough conversations about business class flights - how this 78-year-old accounting firm transformed ...

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FRC opens consultation on draft Strategy 2025-28
Accounting Standards

FRC opens consultation on draft Strategy 2025-28

6d Accountancy Age

FRC opens consultation on draft Strategy 2025-28

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its draft three-year strategy for 2025-28, emphasising its commitment to safeguarding public trust...

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FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit market
Audit

FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit market

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FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit mar...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released initial findings from its ongoing examination of the NHS audit market, revealing significant obstac...

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ICAS celebrates 170 years as the world’s oldest accountancy body
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ICAS celebrates 170 years as the world’s oldest accountancy body

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ICAS celebrates 170 years as the world’s oldest ac...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is marking its 170th anniversary this month, celebrating its role as the world’s oldest prof...

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UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven and IK Partners
Accounting Firms

UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven and IK Partners

1w Marina Mouka

UK accountancy sees double deal action with Cinven...

Two major private equity deals have been announced in the UK accountancy sector, with Cinven and IK Partners making significant investments in Grant T...

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

Why talent retention tops the agenda for UK accountancy firms

2w 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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Accountancy Age Rankings

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024
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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024

Celebrating excellence in accountancy practice, the Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024 spotlights top accounting firms in the UK Read More...

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35 Under 35 2024
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35 Under 35 2024

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35 Under 35 2024

The 35 Under 35 ranking spotlights young professionals within the accountancy industry who have made significant contributions to their fields, career...

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Mid-Tier Power Index 2022
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Mid-Tier Power Index 2022

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Mid-Tier Power Index 2022

The inaugural Mid-Tier Power Index ranking celebrates accountancy excellence Read More...

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Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021
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Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021

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Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 20...

The Accountancy Age Top 21 International Alliances and Associations 2021 promotes excellence in the accountancy industry worldwide by ranking accounta...

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Making Tax Digital

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MTD is so much more than mere compliance
MTD

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

9m Rachael King

MTD is so much more than mere compliance

Discover how financial management software empowers accountants to elevate their advisory role, driving strategic business growth and operational exce...

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Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC
MTD

Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMRC

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Making Tax Difficult: MPs raise concerns about HMR...

The successful implementation of MTD depends on the government's ability to address the concerns raised by stakeholders and provide a transparent and ...

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MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking
MTD

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking

2y Institute of Financial Account...

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be aski...

Practitioners must communicate to clients ahead of the MTD ITSA conversion deadline to ensure as smooth a path as possible, urges John Edwards, CEO of...

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HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords
HMRC

HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords

10m Rachael King

HMRC admits MTD will be costly for landlords

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has acknowledged the financial and time costs that landlords will face due to the Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative....

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Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA Pilot for a streamlined tax system
HMRC

Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA Pilot for a streamlined ...

9m Accountancy Age

Embarking on modernisation: HMRC launches MTD ITSA...

HMRC's MTD ITSA pilot, launching on 22 April 2024, aims to modernize the UK tax system by requiring digital record-keeping and quarterly updates for s...

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MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs
MTD

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather than burden” for SMEs

3y Sam Alberti

MTD investment represents an “opportunity rather t...

Research has shown a widespread scepticism among small businesses in the UK Read More...

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Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral
HMRC

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as costs spiral

2y Sam Alberti

Government execution of MTD ‘out of control’ as co...

The regime's total cost is now thought to be five times the original forecast Read More...

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MTD: The story so far
MTD

MTD: The story so far

1y Sam Alberti

MTD: The story so far

The UK's plan to digitalise the tax system is well underway Read More...

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Leading voices

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday
Accounting Firms

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday

1m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: Subarna Banerjee on UHY's 100th birthday

As UHY celebrates its centenary, the top-20 global accounting network proves that staying true to founding principles while embracing change is the ke...

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Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27th acquisition in two years
Mergers And Acquisitions

Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27th acquisition in two yea...

3m Rachael King

Q&A: Xeinadin's CEO Derry Crowley on the firm's 27...

On September 30, Xeinadin announced it’s 27th acquisition within two years. The professional service firm acquired three Haines Watts offices in...

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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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Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum computing for tax
AI in Accounting

Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum computing for tax

5m Rachael Kennedy

Q&A: EY's Marna Ricker on the promise of quantum c...

The concept of quantum computing was first introduced by Richard Feynman in 1959 during his renowned lecture “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bott...

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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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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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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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Resources

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UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025
Accounting Firms

UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025

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UK Accountancy Sector Outlook Report 2024-2025

Discover how the UK accountancy sector is adapting to change, seizing opportunities, and addressing critical challenges for the future. Read More...

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The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strategy for Your Clients’ Success
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The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strategy for Your Clients’ Succ...

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The Importance of a Commercially Focused IP Strate...

IP theft costs the UK economy £9.2 billion each year. Ensure your clien’t’ innovations are protected with a commercially-focused IP strategy. A ...

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Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy
Accounting Firms

Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy

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Three Pillars of a Successful IP Strategy

The business environment has changed. Today, up to 90% of a company’s value can come from intellectual property (IP) – such as ideas, inventions...

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Practical Advice for Accountants
Accounting Firms

Practical Advice for Accountants

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Practical Advice for Accountants

Intellectual Property (IP) is not just for large tech companies – it is a key value driver for businesses of all sizes. As an accountant, you are well...

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Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 
Accounting Firms

Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 

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Leveraging ERP for financial innovation 

Download the latest EY Report to Discover the Future of Financial Management Read More...

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EMPOWERING THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTANCY
Accounting Firms

EMPOWERING THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTANCY

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EMPOWERING THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTANCY

Leveraging technology for enhanced talent retention and recruitment Read More...

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