Over two thirds of accountants say AI has had a positive impact on their profession
Skills

Over two thirds of accountants say AI has had a positive impact on their pr...

3y Rachael Kennedy

Over two thirds of accountants say AI has had a po...

67% of participants predicted that their companies will increase AI investment in 2024 through expanded implementation, partnerships with AI software ...

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PwC alters recruitment process to foster diversity and inclusion
Big Four

PwC alters recruitment process to foster diversity and inclusion

3y Accountancy Age

PwC alters recruitment process to foster diversity...

School leavers and graduates will be able to advance up to a £1000 of their first month’s salary Read More...

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EY's innovative use of AI in detecting audit frauds sparks debate
Audit

EY's innovative use of AI in detecting audit frauds sparks debate

3y Accountancy Age

EY's innovative use of AI in detecting audit fraud...

EY has implemented artificial intelligence (AI) in its audit processes, leading to the detection of fraudulent activities. Out of the first 10 compani...

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Accountancy people moves: November 2023
Company News

Accountancy people moves: November 2023

3y Rachael King

Accountancy people moves: November 2023

KPMG confirms reappointment of it's UK chair, while EY announces Janet Truncale as the next EY global chair and CEO Read More...

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Ensuring performance reviews are aligned with strategy
Career

Ensuring performance reviews are aligned with strategy

3y Accountancy Age

Ensuring performance reviews are aligned with stra...

Discover why transforming performance reviews into strategic endeavours is not just a choice, but a necessity 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

3y 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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Dispelling the benefits of real-time data to clients
Data Repository

Dispelling the benefits of real-time data to clients

3y Accountancy Age

Dispelling the benefits of real-time data to clien...

The the shift towards providing clients with real-time financial information is not just a value-add for the clients themselves; it presents a strateg...

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Leveraging technology for effective AP audit trails
AP

Leveraging technology for effective AP audit trails

3y Accountancy Age

Leveraging technology for effective AP audit trail...

Building a comprehensive AP audit trail can be challenging due to several factors but leveraging technology can help accounting teams approach audit w...

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Is transitioning to the cloud the right decision?
Cloud

Is transitioning to the cloud the right decision?

3y Accountancy Age

Is transitioning to the cloud the right decision?

Accountants need to be realistic and identify potential roadblocks to their current IT infrastructure that could prevent their firm from moving to the...

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Is there a need to diversify the accounting talent pool?
Skills

Is there a need to diversify the accounting talent pool?

3y Accountancy Age

Is there a need to diversify the accounting talent...

The evolving accounting industry now demands a more diverse talent pool, encompassing not only technological proficiency and strategic business unders...

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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

3y 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

3y 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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The importance of branding for accounting firms
Accounting Firms

The importance of branding for accounting firms

3y Accountancy Age

The importance of branding for accounting firms

Discover how strategic branding revolutionises accounting firms, turning challenges into opportunities for lasting success and growth Read More...

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What UK firms should learn from the US accountant shortage
Business

What UK firms should learn from the US accountant shortage

3y Accountancy Age

What UK firms should learn from the US accountant ...

Explore how UK accounting firms can learn from the US accountant shortage to navigate industry challenges and seize opportunities for growth and innov...

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Becoming a (financial) model accountant
Digital assets

Becoming a (financial) model accountant

3y Accountancy Age

Becoming a (financial) model accountant

Uncover how mastering financial forecasting and modelling is reshaping the accounting profession, elevating traditional number crunchers into vital bu...

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Why client engagement skills are just as important as technical accuracy
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Why client engagement skills are just as important as technical accuracy

3y Rachael Kennedy

Why client engagement skills are just as important...

Those well versed in numbers must now turn their attention to words as the accounting profession pivots towards insights and advisory Read More...

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Harnessing technology to attract and retain talent in accounting
Skills

Harnessing technology to attract and retain talent in accounting

3y Accountancy Age

Harnessing technology to attract and retain talent...

Discover where technology reshaping career paths, and becoming the key to attracting and retaining top talent in our comprehensive analysis Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Navigating new regulatory impacts in accountancy firms
Regulation

Transformation Framework: Navigating new regulatory impacts in accountancy ...

3y Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Navigating new regulator...

The volume of standards and regulation accountants now must adhered to has ballooned in recent years. This framework seeks to help accountants keep ab...

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Mastering business intelligence software
Practice

Mastering business intelligence software

3y 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...

3y 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

3y 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

3y 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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Embracing the cloud: A new era for accounting
Cloud

Embracing the cloud: A new era for accounting

3y Accountancy Age

Embracing the cloud: A new era for accounting

Discover how the cloud revolution is redefining the accounting landscape, empowering accountants with real-time insights and transforming traditional ...

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Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for accountants
Skills

Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for accountants

3y Accountancy Age

Embracing artificial intelligence: A new era for a...

51% of UK accountants believe that upskilling their existing workforce will provide them with the necessary talent to leverage AI Read More...

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Mastering data analytics: A game-changer for accountants?
Data Repository

Mastering data analytics: A game-changer for accountants?

3y Accountancy Age

Mastering data analytics: A game-changer for accou...

Discover the importance of data analytics in the accounting landscape, how mastering this skill can boost your career, and actionable steps to enhance...

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Accounting professionals signal slowing global growth
Economy

Accounting professionals signal slowing global growth

3y Jonathan Ashworth , Chief economist, ACCA

Accounting professionals signal slowing global gro...

The latest survey for the third quarter recorded a second consecutive decline in ‘Confidence’ at the global level Read More...

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Why accountants should lean more into their business intelligence skills
Practice

Why accountants should lean more into their business intelligence skills

3y Accountancy Age

Why accountants should lean more into their busine...

Every new shift in industry creates a chain demand for support services. How might accountants benefit from the chain demand AI will bring? Read More...

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