The essential trinity: finance, IT, and data science
AI in Accounting

The essential trinity: finance, IT, and data science

2m Peter Spence, FCMA, CGMA, Associate Technical Director, at AICPA and CIMA

The essential trinity: finance, IT, and data scien...

Peter Spence, FCMA, CGMA, Associate Technical Director, at AICPA and CIMA explores how finance, IT, and data science have become the new trinity of va...

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CIMA’s new cyber tool puts finance in the driving seat
Cybersecurity

CIMA’s new cyber tool puts finance in the driving seat

3m Accountancy Age

CIMA’s new cyber tool puts finance in the driving ...

CIMA has refreshed its CGMA Cybersecurity Tool and the direction of travel is clear. Finance teams are expected to shape risk assessment, incident res...

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AI, AML and MTD: The challenges accountants can’t ignore after Accountex North 2025
Accounting Software

AI, AML and MTD: The challenges accountants can’t ignore after Accountex No...

4m Marina Mouka

AI, AML and MTD: The challenges accountants can’t ...

Accountants from across the UK converged on Manchester Central on 23 September for Accountex Summit North 2025, where the conversations ranged from th...

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How to spot deepfakes in finance and accountancy
Accounting Firms

How to spot deepfakes in finance and accountancy

5m Marina Mouka

How to spot deepfakes in finance and accountancy

In recent years, deepfakes—hyper-realistic images, videos, and audio recordings generated using artificial intelligence (AI)—have emerged as one of th...

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HMRC hit by £47m phishing fraud, MPs question digital defences
Cybersecurity

HMRC hit by £47m phishing fraud, MPs question digital defences

7m Accountancy Age

HMRC hit by £47m phishing fraud, MPs question digi...

HMRC has lost £47m to a sophisticated phishing fraud that saw organised criminals exploit stolen personal data to create or hijack around 100,000 PAYE...

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The digital threat: Why cybersecurity can’t be an afterthought
Cybersecurity

The digital threat: Why cybersecurity can’t be an afterthought

10m Marina Mouka

The digital threat: Why cybersecurity can’t be an ...

In Ocean’s Eleven, a team of elite thieves bypasses the most advanced security system in Las Vegas, not by brute force, but by exploiting blind spots ...

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The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply chain
Corporate Governance

The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply chain

11m Accountancy Age

The hidden cyber threat lurking in your supply cha...

More than half of large UK financial services firms experienced at least one third-party supply chain attack in 2024, with nearly a quarter facing thr...

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Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy firms?
Accounting Firms

Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy firms?

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy f...

With more organisations adopting a hybrid working model, managing employees’ security habits is a bigger challenge than ever, explains John Edwards, C...

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SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts
Coronavirus

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts

6y Shannon Moyer

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing ...

Data security experts warn accountants that phishing and hacking schemes are on the rise, putting firms at risk of GDPR fines and data breaches Read M...

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Survey: Pensions sector to halt cyberthreats in time of crisis
Coronavirus

Survey: Pensions sector to halt cyberthreats in time of crisis

6y Leanna Reeves

Survey: Pensions sector to halt cyberthreats in ti...

Accountancy Age assesses how the epidemic has impacted data safety of pensions providers Read More...

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Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts
Security

Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts

6y Leanna Reeves

Over £1bn of alleged fraud hits UK Courts

The value of alleged cybercrime cases reached over £1 billion in UK Courts in 2019, according to research by KPMG – showing fraudsters are becoming mo...

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Mobile as a threat
Security

Mobile as a threat

6y Martin Morris

Mobile as a threat

Martin Morris discusses the problem of IP theft, data leakage, phishing and Wi-Fi interference be addressed as mobile threat looms large for corporate...

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Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax season
Security

Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax season

6y Sam Bocetta

Shoring up network cybersecurity for the 2020 tax ...

With 2020 tax season fast approaching, how can accountants ensure their IT networks are secure against the many cyber-threats facing businesses today?...

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Deloitte report shows companies putting 'success factors' ahead of profit
Audit

Deloitte report shows companies putting 'success factors' ahead of profit

6y Leanna Reeves

Deloitte report shows companies putting 'success f...

Based on reports from 100 UK companies, Deloitte's new report assesses the 'success factors' of businesses- revealing how financial drivers are no lon...

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Better safe than sorry: why cybersecurity investment is non-negotiable
Accounting Firms

Better safe than sorry: why cybersecurity investment is non-negotiable

6y Leanna Reeves

Better safe than sorry: why cybersecurity investme...

"Just like meeting someone with a cold creates the possibility that you could pick up the bug, increased connectivity in your business creates more op...

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Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased in H1 2019
Security

Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased in H1 2019

6y Chris Jewers

Value of Fraud Cases reaching UK Courts decreased ...

Roy Waligora, KPMG UK head of investigations said: “We are noting a worrying move from criminals simply hacking as a means to an end to being industri...

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Cyber security: What a difference the board makes
Security

Cyber security: What a difference the board makes

6y James Arthur

Cyber security: What a difference the board makes

The cyber threat never stands still, it is always evolving and will always be with us. If your business has not experienced a cyber-attack in the past...

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Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy firms – 7 steps to minimise risk
Security

Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy firms – 7 steps to minimise...

6y Joe Collinwood

Cyber criminals set their sights on accountancy fi...

Accountancy practices are facing an increase in cyber risks as criminals switch their focus to ‘softer target’ smaller firms. Joe Collinwood, CEO at C...

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Cyber security……how good are you?
Security

Cyber security……how good are you?

7y Brian Palmer

Cyber security……how good are you?

AAT's tax policy adviser Brian Palmer on how to stop procrastinating and put in simple measures to protect your practice and your clients right away R...

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Part One: Understanding cyber security in accountancy
Security

Part One: Understanding cyber security in accountancy

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Part One: Understanding cyber security in accounta...

Emmy Hawker takes a deep dive into cyberspace, assessing how prepared accountancy firms and practices are for the ever-growing threat of cyber-crime R...

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“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly become the number one concern for businesses”
Security

“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly become the number one concern...

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

“Managing third-party cyber risks has rapidly beco...

BitSight and CeFPro have revealed the results from their new global study Read More...

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Are you backing up your data?
Technology

Are you backing up your data?

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Are you backing up your data?

Yesterday marked World Backup Day—but what steps do you take to keep your data safe? Read More...

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Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?
Security

Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Does your SME need a #CyberSpringClean?

The National Cyber Security Centre and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport want to further encourage SMEs to take the initiative when...

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Is your accounting firm prepared to handle a data breach? 
Practice

Is your accounting firm prepared to handle a data breach? 

7y Ellen Temperton

Is your accounting firm prepared to handle a data ...

Sometimes the greatest threat to data security comes from our ‘always connected’ workforce.  Read More...

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"There isn't a single answer to fixing the cyber security problem," says Rainbird CEO
Audit

"There isn't a single answer to fixing the cyber security problem," says Ra...

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

"There isn't a single answer to fixing the cyber s...

Ben Taylor, CEO of Rainbird, has spoken to Accountancy Age about technology in accounting and what the future might bring Read More...

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7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for finance staff is important
Security

7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for finance staff is importa...

7y Mona Kay

7 reasons why cybersecurity awareness training for...

What you might have to gain from training staff in your organisation Read More...

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Three technology opportunities for accountants in 2019
Technology

Three technology opportunities for accountants in 2019

7y Sylvia Tsen

Three technology opportunities for accountants in ...

As the year gets under way, we examine three technology opportunities for finance and accounting professionals in 2019 Read More...

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