PwC audit changes are “unacceptable”
Audit

PwC audit changes are “unacceptable”

7y Tom Lemmon

PwC audit changes are “unacceptable”

PwC’s newly-announced audit reforms are “unacceptable” and “do not appear to go far enough”, according to Professor Prem Sikka and the CMA Read More...

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Self-learning technology could perform 90% of data entry tasks - but will it take your job?
Technology

Self-learning technology could perform 90% of data entry tasks - but will i...

7y Tom Lemmon

Self-learning technology could perform 90% of data...

Self-learning technology could create a scenario where bookkeepers only have to do one in 10 invoices, according to Markus Mantere, sales director of ...

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Women in Finance: 11-15 revealed!
People In Business

Women in Finance: 11-15 revealed!

7y Beth McLoughlin

Women in Finance: 11-15 revealed!

Our second Women in Finance ranking spotlights influential women across various sectors, including government, business, finance and accountancy, who ...

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Part Two: The future is online
Security

Part Two: The future is online

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Part Two: The future is online

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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From Carillion to Interserve: the construction sector struggle
Insolvency

From Carillion to Interserve: the construction sector struggle

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

From Carillion to Interserve: the construction sec...

The current climate is proving to be difficult for the construction sector to navigate Read More...

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The construction sector is “fragile” with “low margins and high risks”, says ICAEW
Business

The construction sector is “fragile” with “low margins and high risks”, say...

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

The construction sector is “fragile” with “low mar...

ICAEW has identified the construction sector as an industry that needs to adapt to survive Read More...

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UK businesses lacking in confidence going in to 2019
Business

UK businesses lacking in confidence going in to 2019

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

UK businesses lacking in confidence going in to 20...

ICAEW has revealed the results of the latest Business Confidence Monitor, and it is not good news Read More...

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ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?
Training & CPD

ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?

7y Rebecca Brace

ACCA vs ACA: what’s the difference?

Find out what the difference is between the two accounting qualifications and which one is best for you Read More...

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In the small business world, cash is king
Professional Services

In the small business world, cash is king

7y Patricia Cullen

In the small business world, cash is king

Accountants can help small businesses manage their cash flow and advise on future strategies - but it is important to choose the right one Read More...

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Tax returns deadline fast approaching
HMRC

Tax returns deadline fast approaching

7y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Tax returns deadline fast approaching

Have you been proactive with your tax returns this year? ICAEW and Tilney argue that many are far from prepared Read More...

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Deloitte makes £15 million from Comet liquidation
Insolvency

Deloitte makes £15 million from Comet liquidation

7y Accountancy Age

Deloitte makes £15 million from Comet liquidation

This is despite the fact Deloitte are under investigation by the ICAEW for issues surrounding their handling of the insolvency Read More...

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Is letting investors choose auditors the key to reform?
Audit

Is letting investors choose auditors the key to reform?

7y Beth McLoughlin

Is letting investors choose auditors the key to re...

At the ICAEW Information for Better Markets conference, some new suggestions were added to the ideas on the table for reforming the sector Read More...

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Why is there resistance to change in accountancy?
Grant Thornton

Why is there resistance to change in accountancy?

8y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Why is there resistance to change in accountancy?

If the recent tensions in the Grant Thornton hierarchy have conveyed anything to the wider industry, is it that change is an essential focus for firms...

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Should Making Tax Digital be delayed until 2022?
Making Tax Digital

Should Making Tax Digital be delayed until 2022?

8y Beth McLoughlin

Should Making Tax Digital be delayed until 2022?

The ICAEW, CIOT and ATT have added their voices to calls from the House of Lords to delay the MTD deadline Read More...

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CFOs forge a more strategic role as a true business partner
People Business

CFOs forge a more strategic role as a true business partner

8y Beth McLoughlin

CFOs forge a more strategic role as a true busines...

The role of the finance department and CFOS is undergoing huge changes - but they can be seen as opportunities Read More...

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What are the duties and responsibilities of an accountant?
Career

What are the duties and responsibilities of an accountant?

8y Rebecca Brace

What are the duties and responsibilities of an acc...

What are the attributes, skills and qualifications needed to be an accountant? Read More...

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ICAEW Financial Modelling Code report
People Practice

ICAEW Financial Modelling Code report

8y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

ICAEW Financial Modelling Code report

As of yet, there is so universal set of agreed principles to navigate best practice - ICAEW’s Financial Modelling Code aims to change that Read More...

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Reaction to Budget: the public sector
Budget

Reaction to Budget: the public sector

8y Ross Campbell

Reaction to Budget: the public sector

ICAEW public sector director, Ross Campbell, considers how the recent Budget might impact the UK’s public sector Read More...

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What is the future of audit?
Audit

What is the future of audit?

8y Beth McLoughlin

What is the future of audit?

As the CMA prepares to release its study on the market for statutory audit, we look at the options for change which are getting more support from prof...

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Business confidence lowest in 10 years
Business

Business confidence lowest in 10 years

8y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Business confidence lowest in 10 years

The last time business confidence was reported to be so low was around the time of the financial crisis in 2008 – what is the cause this time? Read Mo...

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IAASB announces proposed ISA 315 changes
Audit

IAASB announces proposed ISA 315 changes

8y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

IAASB announces proposed ISA 315 changes

IAASB has recently released their largely supported consultation proposals on ISA 315 Read More...

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Defence funding at an all-time low, ICAEW reports
Politics

Defence funding at an all-time low, ICAEW reports

8y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Defence funding at an all-time low, ICAEW reports

As part of the annual flagship IFS Green Budget, ICAEW reveals concerns surrounding the shortfalls in current defence and security spending Read More...

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Valuation in a world of change
Business

Valuation in a world of change

8y Sponsored | ICAEW

Valuation in a world of change

Shares in limited companies are complex assets at the best of times, so how do you navigate them while our economy is changing so rapidly? Read More...

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Audit sector under immediate review by CMA
Audit

Audit sector under immediate review by CMA

8y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Audit sector under immediate review by CMA

In the light of continuing audit controversies, CMA will be conducting a market study that will cover three key areas Read More...

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Businesses aren't ready for MTD, ICAEW report reveals
Making Tax Digital

Businesses aren't ready for MTD, ICAEW report reveals

8y Emanuela Hawker , Reporter

Businesses aren't ready for MTD, ICAEW report reve...

A concerningly low level of businesses have implemented, or are on their way to implementing, the accountancy software, according to ICAEW report Read...

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Juggling act: How to thrive, not just survive in the sandwich generation
Career

Juggling act: How to thrive, not just survive in the sandwich generation

8y Laura Little

Juggling act: How to thrive, not just survive in t...

The sandwich generation must juggle personal and professional issues with caring for dependents, meaning their wellbeing and productivity often takes ...

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What challenges might you face in applying IFRS 16 leases?
Regulation

What challenges might you face in applying IFRS 16 leases?

8y Jake Green

What challenges might you face in applying IFRS 16...

The key difficulty in applying IFRS 16 leases is obtaining the necessary information to determine lease assets and liabilities so if you haven't start...

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