Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Firms report total fee income growth amid market volatility
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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Firms report total fee income growth amid...

3y Rachael King

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: Firms report tot...

Mid-market firms experience largest percentage increase in fee income in 2023, as consultancy services start to become leading income streams for the ...

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Baker Tilly International announces record growth
Accounting Firms

Baker Tilly International announces record growth

3y Accountancy Age

Baker Tilly International announces record growth

Baker Tilly International has today announced record global revenues of US$5.2bn for the financial year ended 31 December 2023, up 11% on the previous...

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Why good accountants need to be more visible to small businesses
Accounting Firms

Why good accountants need to be more visible to small businesses

3y Adam Harper

Why good accountants need to be more visible to sm...

Whilst Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) account for around half of the turnover in the UK private sector[1], our own AAT research shows that over a...

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PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fifth in 2023
Mergers And Acquisitions

PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fifth in 2023

3y Accountancy Age

PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fift...

Analysis shows that while the majority of UK deals in 2023 were led by corporates, the number of deals involving private equity reached its highest le...

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How to choose the right accounting software as a small business
Accounting Software

How to choose the right accounting software as a small business

3y Rachael Kennedy

How to choose the right accounting software as a s...

With so many accounting software options on the market today, from QuickBooks to FreshBooks to Xero, it can be overwhelming for small business owners ...

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Assessing the expected lifespan of technology can boost earnings and reduce costs - here's how
Digital assets

Assessing the expected lifespan of technology can boost earnings and reduce...

3y Accountancy Age

Assessing the expected lifespan of technology can ...

Big Tech companies have boosted profits by extending their servers' estimated life, reducing depreciation charges. However, overestimation can lead to...

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9 Use Cases of AI in Accounts Payable Operations
AP

9 Use Cases of AI in Accounts Payable Operations

3y Accountancy Age

9 Use Cases of AI in Accounts Payable Operations

In the current dynamic business environment, finance departments are constantly grappling with the management of large volumes of invoices, expense re...

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Hurst launches leadership development program
Skills

Hurst launches leadership development program

3y Accountancy Age

Hurst launches leadership development program

One of the UK’s leading independent accounting firms have launched a new leadership development program for members of its team. Hurst is first ...

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Begbies Trainor report says 47,000 UK businesses are at risk of collapse
Brexit & Economy

Begbies Trainor report says 47,000 UK businesses are at risk of collapse

3y Accountancy Age

Begbies Trainor report says 47,000 UK businesses a...

The construction and property sectors, among others, bear the brunt of the crisis. Urgent measures are necessary to alleviate the burden of debt and f...

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UK government invests half a million to get audit and accountancy qualifications recognised abroad
Skills

UK government invests half a million to get audit and accountancy qualifica...

3y Rachael Kennedy

UK government invests half a million to get audit ...

The UK government has pledged £500,000 to facilitate the recognition of accountancy and audit qualifications abroad. Announced by the Department of Tr...

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HMRC to mandate payrolling of benefits from April 2026: Implications and preparations for accountants
Business

HMRC to mandate payrolling of benefits from April 2026: Implications and pr...

3y Accountancy Age

HMRC to mandate payrolling of benefits from April ...

This regulatory update aims to simplify the reporting process, reduce administrative burdens, increase accuracy, and provide real-time reporting capab...

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Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisition of two strategic firms
Mergers And Acquisitions

Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisition of two strategic firm...

3y Accountancy Age

Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisit...

Dains Group has announced the successful acquisition of two strategic businesses, McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants and Magma Chartered Account...

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Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting errors
Legal

Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting errors

3y Accountancy Age

Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting error...

Accounting errors can distort financial statements and mislead stakeholders, as seen in the recent ADM case. This article guides you through identifyi...

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The role of auditors in the Post Office scandal: A need for greater accountability?
Audit

The role of auditors in the Post Office scandal: A need for greater account...

3y Accountancy Age

The role of auditors in the Post Office scandal: A...

As the government's independent investigation progresses, it is hoped that a clearer picture will emerge, leading to meaningful reforms within the aud...

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Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of AAT qualifications on earning potential
Career

Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of AAT qualifications on earn...

3y Accountancy Age

Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of A...

The survey reveals salary progression based on AAT membership levels, regional variations in salaries, gender pay gaps, industry-specific salaries, an...

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IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?
Business

IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?

3y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?

The IFA's Jonathan Barber shares his predictions for the upcoming year with ESG taking more of a prominence between debates regarding digital transfor...

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What should accounting technology providers learn from the Post Office Horizon scandal?
Accounting Software

What should accounting technology providers learn from the Post Office Hori...

3y Rachael Kennedy

What should accounting technology providers learn ...

The Horizon scandal has shed light on the crucial role of ethical practices in the accounting technology industry, and underscored the need for transp...

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FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amidst industry evolution
Accounting Standards

FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amidst industry evolution

3y Accountancy Age

FRC urged to reconsider enforcement criteria amids...

Changes will help to make accounting profession more attractive, ICAEW boss says Read More...

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Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme
Skills

Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme

3y Accountancy Age

Evelyn Partners launches new graduate programme

Graduates on Evelyn Partners' new programme will work on front office financial planning tasks alongside studying for the Personal Finance Society Dip...

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Accountancy people moves: December2023
Company News

Accountancy people moves: December2023

3y Rachael Kennedy

Accountancy people moves: December2023

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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Big Four to focus on governance following regulatory pressure
Governance

Big Four to focus on governance following regulatory pressure

3y Rachael Kennedy

Big Four to focus on governance following regulato...

In the wake of a series of scandals and strategic missteps, the Big Four accounting and consulting firms – Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC – a...

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How to grow green skills within your team
CSR

How to grow green skills within your team

3y Rachael Kennedy

How to grow green skills within your team

By providing accurate and transparent financial information, accountants enable informed decision-making that considers both financial and environment...

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Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on late payments?
Budget

Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on late payments?

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on l...

With an Autumn Statement that has received mixed reviews, one aspect that has flown somewhat under the radar is the commitment to public sector paymen...

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ICAEW under pressure due to lack of board diversity
Practice

ICAEW under pressure due to lack of board diversity

3y Accountancy Age

ICAEW under pressure due to lack of board diversit...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has come under scrutiny for its board appointments, with new research suggesting a...

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FRC's competition efforts fall flat as Big Four continue to dominate
Accounting Firms

FRC's competition efforts fall flat as Big Four continue to dominate

3y Accountancy Age

FRC's competition efforts fall flat as Big Four co...

The Big Four audit firms earned 98% of FTSE 350 audit fees in 2022, despite efforts to increase competition within the market Read More...

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Accountancy Blueprint: A guide to pivoting to a consultancy model
Consulting

Accountancy Blueprint: A guide to pivoting to a consultancy model

3y Accountancy Age

Accountancy Blueprint: A guide to pivoting to a co...

Transitioning from an accounting firm to a consultancy model is only one part of the puzzle. The next, equally vital piece is making the market aware ...

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BKL merges with CFPro in a move to bolster market position
Mergers And Acquisitions

BKL merges with CFPro in a move to bolster market position

3y Accountancy Age

BKL merges with CFPro in a move to bolster market ...

BKL, a leading London-based accountancy firm, announced a strategic merger with commercial finance specialists CFPro on December 4. The move is set to...

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