Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisition of two strategic firms
Mergers And Acquisitions

Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisition of two strategic firm...

2y Accountancy Age

Dains Group bolsters market presence with acquisit...

Dains Group has announced the successful acquisition of two strategic businesses, McInerney Saunders Chartered Accountants and Magma Chartered Account...

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ACCA survey reveals declining confidence among accountants,
Brexit & Economy

ACCA survey reveals declining confidence among accountants,

2y Accountancy Age

ACCA survey reveals declining confidence among acc...

The GECS report indicates that concerns among accountants about increased costs have eased slightly. However, these concerns remain elevated by histor...

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Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of risk assessment?
Technology

Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of risk assessment?

2y Accountancy Age

Are accountants underutilising AI in the realm of ...

Integrating AI in accounting isn't just a technological upgrade; it's a fundamental shift in how we understand and interact with financial data. For t...

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Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds following a year of challenge and change?
Business

Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds following a year of challenge...

2y Accountancy Age

Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds foll...

There is optimism that the IPO market will rebound in the second half of 2024, driven by pent-up demand and potential improvements in economic conditi...

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Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of AAT qualifications on earning potential
Career

Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of AAT qualifications on earn...

2y Accountancy Age

Salary trends, gender pay gap, and the impact of A...

The survey reveals salary progression based on AAT membership levels, regional variations in salaries, gender pay gaps, industry-specific salaries, an...

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Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly
Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly

2y Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly

During his tenure, Dunckley managed to stabilise Grant Thornton after his predecessor resigned following attacks on her leadership style and socialist...

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Case study: How Deloitte is leveraging 'DARTbot' within its audit processes
Technology

Case study: How Deloitte is leveraging 'DARTbot' within its audit processes

2y Accountancy Age

Case study: How Deloitte is leveraging 'DARTbot' w...

DARTbot ensures that professionals can focus on higher-value activities and deliver exceptional client service. Read More...

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PwC's 2023 annual report: What you need to know
Big Four

PwC's 2023 annual report: What you need to know

2y Rachael Kennedy

PwC's 2023 annual report: What you need to know

Accountancy Age unpacks PwC's 2023 annual report, with a focus on profits, people, investments and technology. Read More...

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How much of a threat is the talent shortage to the accounting profession?
Skills

How much of a threat is the talent shortage to the accounting profession?

2y Accountancy Age

How much of a threat is the talent shortage to the...

It is crucial to showcase the exciting and diverse opportunities that a career in accounting offers and dispel misconceptions about the profession Rea...

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BDO launches new AI platform 'Personas' to streamline operations
Accounting Firms

BDO launches new AI platform 'Personas' to streamline operations

2y Accountancy Age

BDO launches new AI platform 'Personas' to streaml...

Personas is an internal AI platform meticulously developed by BDO to boost productivity and streamline day-to-day tasks. Read More...

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IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes
Business

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes

2y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and success...

Could accountants' efforts to better align with the demands and expectations of their clients serve as a spark for greater innovation and sector chang...

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Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on late payments?
Budget

Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on late payments?

2y Institute of Financial Account...

Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on l...

With an Autumn Statement that has received mixed reviews, one aspect that has flown somewhat under the radar is the commitment to public sector paymen...

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UK and Switzerland enhance ties with mutual recognition of audit qualifications
Audit

UK and Switzerland enhance ties with mutual recognition of audit qualificat...

2y Accountancy Age

UK and Switzerland enhance ties with mutual recogn...

This arrangement allows auditors who are professionally qualified and registered as statutory auditors in either the UK or Switzerland to apply for re...

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PwC strengthens Saas offering with Starling partnership
AP

PwC strengthens Saas offering with Starling partnership

2y Rachael Kennedy

PwC strengthens Saas offering with Starling partne...

PwC can offer its clients a range of technology-enabled solutions, delivering high-quality digital banking experiences to customers while also achievi...

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BKL merges with CFPro in a move to bolster market position
Mergers And Acquisitions

BKL merges with CFPro in a move to bolster market position

2y Accountancy Age

BKL merges with CFPro in a move to bolster market ...

BKL, a leading London-based accountancy firm, announced a strategic merger with commercial finance specialists CFPro on December 4. The move is set to...

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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

2y 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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Revolut considers auditor change amid UK banking license challenges
Audit

Revolut considers auditor change amid UK banking license challenges

2y Accountancy Age

Revolut considers auditor change amid UK banking l...

Fintech giant considers dropping BDO following audit report in order to obtain clean bill of health from PRA Read More...

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Transformation Framework: Shifting to a consultancy model
Consulting

Transformation Framework: Shifting to a consultancy model

2y Accountancy Age

Transformation Framework: Shifting to a consultanc...

This framework, while providing a top-line view, underscores the importance of strategic vision, operational excellence, and the spirit of continuous ...

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

Dispelling the benefits of real-time data to clients

2y 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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Is transitioning to the cloud the right decision?
Cloud

Is transitioning to the cloud the right decision?

2y 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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What UK firms should learn from the US accountant shortage
Business

What UK firms should learn from the US accountant shortage

2y 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

2y 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
Uncategorized

Why client engagement skills are just as important as technical accuracy

2y 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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Balancing the mind ledger: Mental health realities in accounting
People In Practice

Balancing the mind ledger: Mental health realities in accounting

2y Accountancy Age

Balancing the mind ledger: Mental health realities...

Explore the hidden challenges of mental health in the accounting sector and discover how firms are innovating to create a more balanced and resilient ...

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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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Embracing the cloud: A new era for accounting
Cloud

Embracing the cloud: A new era for accounting

2y 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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Accounting professionals signal slowing global growth
Economy

Accounting professionals signal slowing global growth

2y 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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