The tax function is an 'evolving beast'
Big Four

The tax function is an 'evolving beast'

1y Greg Noble

The tax function is an 'evolving beast'

The ERP system has evolved from being the finance data house to a tool that can power more business decision-making Read More...

View article
FRC initiates investigation into EY's audit of Made.com
Accounting Firms

FRC initiates investigation into EY's audit of Made.com

2y Greg Noble

FRC initiates investigation into EY's audit of Mad...

This is the second investigation the FRC has commenced into audits by EY this week Read More...

View article
EY split timeline: The abandoned break-up plan
Audit

EY split timeline: The abandoned break-up plan

2y Sam Alberti

EY split timeline: The abandoned break-up plan

After years of deliberations and millions of dollars spent, EY has officially pulled the plug on its greatly anticipated break-up plan Read More...

View article
Get the latest analysis and reports delivered to your inbox daily
WATCH: EY global head of assurance talent on the firm's impending split
Big Four

WATCH: EY global head of assurance talent on the firm's impending split

2y Sam Alberti

WATCH: EY global head of assurance talent on the f...

EY's global head of assurance talent on the firm's prospective split, contending with staff poaching, and much more Read More...

View article
Q&A: EY’s Dr Matthew Bell on the necessity of sustainability reporting and the urgent need for change
ESG

Q&A: EY’s Dr Matthew Bell on the necessity of sustainability reporting and ...

2y Rebecca Whittaker

Q&A: EY’s Dr Matthew Bell on the necessity of sust...

During a conversation with Accountancy Age, Dr Matthew Bell, global climate change and sustainability service leader at EY, highlights the need to “ra...

View article
EY break-up plan could see firm lead industry shake-up
Accounting Firms

EY break-up plan could see firm lead industry shake-up

2y Rob Griffin

EY break-up plan could see firm lead industry shak...

Industry observers believe splitting audit and consulting operations could reduce risk of reputational damage Read More...

View article
Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progression and the next generation of talent
Career

Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progression and the next genera...

4y Leanna Reeves

Q&A: EY’s global vice chair, tax, on career progre...

Accountancy Age spoke to Kate Barton about the challenges facing future tax leaders and career highlights Read More...

View article
EY’s Wirecard audit exposes potential fraud
Audit

EY’s Wirecard audit exposes potential fraud

4y Shannon Moyer

EY’s Wirecard audit exposes potential fraud

After a series of audits by EY and a special audit by KPMG, nearly €1.9bn remains unaccounted for Read More...

View article
Wirecard audit procedures yet to be completed
Audit

Wirecard audit procedures yet to be completed

5y Shannon Moyer

Wirecard audit procedures yet to be completed

EY audit of the financial services provider has been repeatedly deferred Read More...

View article
Reports suggest Big Four, BDO and Grant Thornton discuss furlough behind closed doors
Big Four

Reports suggest Big Four, BDO and Grant Thornton discuss furlough behind cl...

5y Shannon Moyer

Reports suggest Big Four, BDO and Grant Thornton d...

Top six UK accounting firms met virtually in a meeting organised by the ICAEW to discuss the potential hit their reputations would take if they utilis...

View article
Apprenticeships shaping future of business
Big Four

Apprenticeships shaping future of business

5y Laura Keen

Apprenticeships shaping future of business

Laura Keen, EY Apprenticeship leader, shares the experiences of apprentices from the EY Transaction Business Apprenticeship. Read More...

View article
People Moves: EY, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more
People Business

People Moves: EY, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more

5y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: EY, Crowe, Grant Thornton and more

Throughout the UK, a number of accountancy and advisory firms have promoted staff, welcomed new hires, and celebrated landmark anniversaries with thei...

View article
People Moves: EY, KPMG UK, UHY and more
People Business

People Moves: EY, KPMG UK, UHY and more

5y Shannon Moyer

People Moves: EY, KPMG UK, UHY and more

Throughout the UK, firms are bolstering their workforce and welcoming new talent—from shake-ups at the Big Four, to ten trainees receiving their prof...

View article
Brydon Report: Industry reacts to findings and audit recommendations
Accounting Firms

Brydon Report: Industry reacts to findings and audit recommendations

5y Chris Jewers

Brydon Report: Industry reacts to findings and aud...

Following the release of the Brydon report, in which Sir Donald Brydon has made 64 recommendations on how to improve the troubled UK audit industry, A...

View article
FRC extends Thomas Cook investigation to more statements audited by EY
Accounting Firms

FRC extends Thomas Cook investigation to more statements audited by EY

5y Chris Jewers

FRC extends Thomas Cook investigation to more stat...

The UK’s audit and accountancy watchdog has announced it will expand its investigation into EY’s auditing of Thomas Cook’s financial statements to inc...

View article
EY Foundation charity supports record number of young people
People Business

EY Foundation charity supports record number of young people

5y Shannon Moyer

EY Foundation charity supports record number of yo...

The EY Foundation charity supports a new wave of talent, helping to fight postcode inequality and provide valuable work experience to underprivileged ...

View article
EY announces steady UK growth on the back of increased investment
Accounting Firms

EY announces steady UK growth on the back of increased investment

5y Chris Jewers

EY announces steady UK growth on the back of incre...

The Big Four firm has continued its investment in audit quality, talent, technology, environmental sustainability and its regional business. Read More...

View article
EY to team up for campaign against domestic abuse
Big Four

EY to team up for campaign against domestic abuse

5y Leanna Reeves

EY to team up for campaign against domestic abuse

The campaign, led by EY and other organisations, will run a series of events from November to December, aiming at providing businesses with measures t...

View article
FRC launches investigation into EY's Thomas Cook auditing
Big Four

FRC launches investigation into EY's Thomas Cook auditing

5y Shannon Moyer

FRC launches investigation into EY's Thomas Cook a...

Following the collapse of Thomas Cook, the regulatory body has launched an investigation into EY's auditing practices within the travel company for th...

View article
Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed by FRC
Accounting Firms

Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed by FRC

5y Chris Jewers

Thomas Cook: Case for investigation to be assessed...

The FRC has the power to investigate Thomas Cook’s auditors and any accountants that work for the company who are registered with a professional body ...

View article
The Big Four commit to disability inclusion with The Valuable 500
Big Four

The Big Four commit to disability inclusion with The Valuable 500

5y Shannon Moyer

The Big Four commit to disability inclusion with T...

The inclusion campaign is aimed at large companies, requiring the commitment of a chair or chief executive officer, to put disability inclusion at the...

View article
Growth of technology projects helps EY post record global revenues
Technology

Growth of technology projects helps EY post record global revenues

5y Chris Jewers

Growth of technology projects helps EY post record...

In its report, the global accounting firm cited its use of artificial intelligence, specifically EY document intelligence, as a system that has allowe...

View article
Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, PCAOB finds audits lacking
Audit

Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, PCAOB finds audits lacking

5y Chris Jewers

Audit news round-up - Deloitte top of the world, P...

A round-up of the key audit news in the last week, commencing from the 26th August 2019. Read More...

View article
EY announces 733 new partner promotions worldwide
Big Four

EY announces 733 new partner promotions worldwide

5y Tom Lemmon

EY announces 733 new partner promotions worldwide

Ernst and Young, announced that 733 people have been promoted to partner at across the globe. For the fifth consecutive year, women and emerging marke...

View article
EY appoint two women to senior UK leadership roles
Big Four

EY appoint two women to senior UK leadership roles

5y Tom Lemmon

EY appoint two women to senior UK leadership roles

EY today announced the appointment of Justine Belton to its UK LLP Board and Tonia Lovell as a UK Independent Non-Executive (INE). The announcement me...

View article
EY and Thomson Reuters announce strategic alliance between Onesource and Tax Technology and Transformation services
Company News

EY and Thomson Reuters announce strategic alliance between Onesource and Ta...

6y Tom Lemmon

EY and Thomson Reuters announce strategic alliance...

EY and Thomson Reuters will form an alliance which brings together Reuters’ Onesource with EY’s Tax Technology and Transformation services Read More...

View article
Lack of diversity and social mobility puts young talent off jobs and costs economy £270bn a year
People In Business

Lack of diversity and social mobility puts young talent off jobs and costs ...

6y Tom Lemmon

Lack of diversity and social mobility puts young t...

Overtly middle class workforces put young people off jobs and a lack of social mobility costs the UK economy £270bn, with added implications for accou...

View article
1 2 3 5