The collapse of Wilko: Role of EY and PwC
Audit

The collapse of Wilko: Role of EY and PwC

2y Accountancy Age

The collapse of Wilko: Role of EY and PwC

The involvement of EY and PwC in this case raises questions about their responsibility and oversight Read More...

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End-of-year reflections: The value of cash flow statements
Business

End-of-year reflections: The value of cash flow statements

2y Accountancy Age

End-of-year reflections: The value of cash flow st...

By deepening the understanding of their components, addressing challenges with precision, harnessing advanced analytical techniques, staying abreast o...

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Accountants as CFOs: A recipe for success?
Career

Accountants as CFOs: A recipe for success?

2y Accountancy Age

Accountants as CFOs: A recipe for success?

By undertaking additional training, gaining practical work experience, and developing leadership skills, accountants can successfully transition to th...

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Navigating the minefield of M&A risks in the accounting sector
Mergers And Acquisitions

Navigating the minefield of M&A risks in the accounting sector

2y Accountancy Age

Navigating the minefield of M&A risks in the accou...

Discover how meticulous due diligence can make or break your M&A success, navigating the complexities of financial, operational, and legal landscape R...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top spot
50+50

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top spot

2y Rebeca Clark

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top...

Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2023 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK. Brought to...

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CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounting qualifications
Career

CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounting qualifications

2y Accountancy Age

CIMA vs ACCA: Unravelling the prestige of accounti...

Explore how the choice between CIMA and ACCA qualifications can shape your career path in accounting, offering distinct opportunities and challenges i...

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Making the leap from practice to industry
Career

Making the leap from practice to industry

2y Accountancy Age

Making the leap from practice to industry

Explore how accountants are redefining their career paths by transitioning from traditional firm roles to dynamic industry positions, uncovering a wor...

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The value-add of NED roles for accountants
People In Practice

The value-add of NED roles for accountants

2y Accountancy Age

The value-add of NED roles for accountants

Discover how the strategic leap to a Non-Executive Director role can redefine your accounting career, one boardroom at a time Read More...

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To split or not to split, that is the question
Audit

To split or not to split, that is the question

2y Accountancy Age

To split or not to split, that is the question

Looking ahead, the Big 4 firms face a challenging year, with ongoing cost-of-living concerns, slow economic growth, rising geopolitical tensions, and ...

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Mastering business intelligence software
Practice

Mastering business intelligence software

2y Accountancy Age

Mastering business intelligence software

Explore cutting-edge business intelligence strategies and insights to drive efficiency and decision-making in the dynamic corporate landscape Read Mor...

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Why CPD is key to enhancing skills, but also enhancing understanding in the workplace
Accounting Firms

Why CPD is key to enhancing skills, but also enhancing understanding in the...

2y Anthony Clarke

Why CPD is key to enhancing skills, but also enhan...

Research by AAT shows that over half of UK finance workers (57 per cent) are confused by financial terminology on a weekly basis Read More...

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Talk the talk: Elevating accountants with communication skills
Skills

Talk the talk: Elevating accountants with communication skills

2y Accountancy Age

Talk the talk: Elevating accountants with communic...

Communication skills are relevant to most accountancy roles. Accountants need to know how to use their words, tone of voice and body language, to ensu...

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Carbon accounting rules decoded
ESG

Carbon accounting rules decoded

2y Accountancy Age

Carbon accounting rules decoded

In an era where climate change is not just a buzzword but a business reality, the concept of carbon accounting has swiftly transitioned from a novel i...

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Navigating the IASB's Amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards

Navigating the IASB's Amendments to IFRS Accounting Standards

2y Accountancy Age

Navigating the IASB's Amendments to IFRS Accountin...

By staying informed, seeking expert guidance, and adopting a forward-looking approach, accountants can successfully navigate the new regulatory landsc...

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Accountancy people moves: October 2023
Company News

Accountancy people moves: October 2023

2y Greg Noble

Accountancy people moves: October 2023

The ICAEW has announced the appointment of its forthcoming chief executive 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

2y 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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Accountancy Blueprint: The client segmentation process
Accounting Firms

Accountancy Blueprint: The client segmentation process

2y Accountancy Age

Accountancy Blueprint: The client segmentation pro...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an compass to navigate the process of client segmentation Read More...

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KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting practice
Accounting Firms

KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting practice

2y Greg Noble

KPMG reveals combined deal advisory and consulting...

The recent advisory cuts at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...

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Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market
Accounting Firms

Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier market

2y Greg Noble

Big four advisory cuts do not reflect mid-tier mar...

The recent redundancies at KPMG will affect around 110 staff members in the UK Read More...

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ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO
Accounting Firms

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

3y Greg Noble

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, s...

79% of businesses where the importance of ESG principles had increased between 2019 and 2023, reported that customer retention had improved Read More...

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TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosures
ESG

TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosures

3y Sam Alberti

TCFD: ‘More progress needed’ on climate disclosure...

Having released its sixth and final report, the TCFD will now pass the monitoring of disclosures over to the ISSB Read More...

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KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Carillion demise
Audit

KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Carillion demise

3y Greg Noble

KPMG handed record fine over audit failures in Car...

KPMG was initially fined £30 million, but the penalty was subsequently decreased by 30% due to its cooperation throughout the five-year investigation ...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accounting firms
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accounting firms

3y Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Navigating M&A for accou...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of M&A process Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting firm
Accounting Firms

Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp journey as an accounting fi...

3y Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Navigating the B-Corp jo...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this framework serves as a compass to navigating the early stages of the B Corp application pro...

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Accountancy people moves: September 2023
Accounting Firms

Accountancy people moves: September 2023

3y Greg Noble

Accountancy people moves: September 2023

This month saw a number of major appointments from mid-market players, including RSM and BDO Read More...

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FRC: Financial reporting quality 'vital' amid economic turbulence
Economy

FRC: Financial reporting quality 'vital' amid economic turbulence

3y Greg Noble

FRC: Financial reporting quality 'vital' amid econ...

Continuing econonmic uncertainty serves as a reminder to businesses that consistent, high-quality financial reporting is more important than ever, a F...

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Let’s make accountants accountable for better business behaviour
Business

Let’s make accountants accountable for better business behaviour

3y Paul Druckman , Chairman, World Benchmarking Alliance

Let’s make accountants accountable for better busi...

By switching the focus from ‘profit made for investors’ to ‘value created for all’, accountants can find ways to quantify and evaluate the impact of a...

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