The week UK tax, governance and AI collided
Accounting Firms

The week UK tax, governance and AI collided

2w nikita alexander

The week UK tax, governance and AI collided

From L-Day's stablecoin and BIK reforms to Cooper Parry Wealth's Scottish footprint and BKL’s personal tax hires, we analyze the structural and regula...

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Accounting firms bet on talent and tech this July
Accounting Firms

Accounting firms bet on talent and tech this July

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Accounting firms bet on talent and tech this July

From senior lateral hires at Bishop Fleming to a major push to rewrite cash flow statements, we break down the key commercial updates shifting the UK ...

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New rules, award season and big firm moves
Accounting Firms

New rules, award season and big firm moves

4w nikita alexander

New rules, award season and big firm moves

From new FRC penalty rules taking effect to the latest Accounting Excellence shortlists and regional mergers, we look at the biggest news stories affe...

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FRC launches AI sandbox and it could reshape the route to partnership
Accounting Firms

FRC launches AI sandbox and it could reshape the route to partnership

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FRC launches AI sandbox and it could reshape the r...

As the Financial Reporting Council launches an aggressive expansion of its regulatory sandbox programmes, the burden of rigid audit compliance is begi...

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Platform firms, HMRC badges and apprentices making partner
Accounting Firms

Platform firms, HMRC badges and apprentices making partner

2m nikita alexander

Platform firms, HMRC badges and apprentices making...

As the HMRC registration deadline creates a new regulatory "white-list," the UK mid-market is undergoing a rapid industrialisation. From Azets and Xei...

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Is scope creep the biggest risk facing accountants right now?
ESG

Is scope creep the biggest risk facing accountants right now?

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Is scope creep the biggest risk facing accountants...

The move from "bean counter" to "trusted advisor" was meant to be the profession's evolution. But in 2026, between ESG mandates and new HMRC agent sta...

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The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May deadline
HMRC

The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May deadline

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The mid-week roundup: Margin pivot and the May dea...

From the Big Four exodus to the end of the billable hour, we analyse the structural shifts in UK accounting this week, including HMRC’s looming regist...

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The weekly roundup: NICs, PE land grabs and HMRC's IHT crackdown
FRC

The weekly roundup: NICs, PE land grabs and HMRC's IHT crackdown

3m nikita alexander

The weekly roundup: NICs, PE land grabs and HMRC's...

From a record-breaking £28bn NIC burden to Sage’s AI-led future in San Francisco, we break down the developments shaping the accounting landscape as A...

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The mid-week roundup: Land grabs, AI and bad economic news
Accounting Firms

The mid-week roundup: Land grabs, AI and bad economic news

3m nikita alexander

The mid-week roundup: Land grabs, AI and bad econo...

From the "land grab" for North London practices to the launch of "agentic AI" in the mid-market, this week has signaled a major structural shift in th...

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A Practical Guide to Completing Identity Verification for Your Clients
Business Regulation

A Practical Guide to Completing Identity Verification for Your Clients

5m Accountancy Age

A Practical Guide to Completing Identity Verificat...

With confirmation statement deadlines approaching for many companies, it’s essential that all directors and people with significant control (PSCs) hav...

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The January 'normalization' of burnout, 74% of accountants are struggling
ICAEW

The January 'normalization' of burnout, 74% of accountants are struggling

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The January 'normalization' of burnout, 74% of acc...

The January "crunch" is often viewed as a rite of passage for the UK profession, but new data from caba reveals a darker reality. With 74% of accounta...

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Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 and why they matter
Accounting Standards

Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 and why they matter

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Key UK accounting changes taking effect in 2026 an...

The "quiet" period for UK accountants is officially over. As 2026 begins, the profession faces a perfect storm of regulatory mandates from the balance...

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FRS 102 is evolving - are you ready for the 2026 shock?
Accounting Standards

FRS 102 is evolving - are you ready for the 2026 shock?

8m nikita alexander

FRS 102 is evolving - are you ready for the 2026 s...

The mandatory FRS 102 changes effective from 2026 will drag most operating leases onto the balance sheet, fundamentally altering key financial ratios ...

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Pragmatism over panic in AI adoption with Ben Crow of iplicit
Accounting Software

Pragmatism over panic in AI adoption with Ben Crow of iplicit

10m Accountancy Age

Pragmatism over panic in AI adoption with Ben Crow...

Artificial intelligence was one of the most talked about themes at Accountex Summit North 2025, with many panels exploring its potential to reshape th...

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Gerald Edelman acquires Surrey firm Vista Partners
Accounting Firms

Gerald Edelman acquires Surrey firm Vista Partners

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Gerald Edelman acquires Surrey firm Vista Partners

Accountancy and advisory firm Gerald Edelman has acquired Redhill-based Vista Partners, strengthening its presence across Surrey, Sussex, and the Sout...

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Xero and Karbon link platforms to simplify accounting operations
Accounting Software

Xero and Karbon link platforms to simplify accounting operations

1y Accountancy Age

Xero and Karbon link platforms to simplify account...

New integration aims to cut admin time, improve visibility and free up accountants to focus on advisory services Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith
Accounting Firms

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith

4y Sam Alberti

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Moore Kingston Smith

Maureen Penfold, managing partner at Moore Kingston Smith, explains why a human-centered approach to both staff and clients is a recipe for mid-tier s...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co
Accounting Firms

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co

4y Sam Alberti

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Grunberg & Co

Robert Bean, managing partner at Grunberg & Co, explains why investing in soft skills has earned the firm a top-five spot in the Mid-Tier Power Index ...

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Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigating energy crisis for SMEs
Business

Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigating energy crisis for SMEs

4y Rob Griffin

Accountants have ‘vital’ role to play in mitigatin...

Advisory firms will play a pivotal role in supporting SMEs prepare for the rapid rise in energy prices forecast this year Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners
Accounting Firms

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners

4y Sam Alberti

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: Wilson Partners

Allen Wilson, director at Wilson Partners, explains why a people-centric culture is the key to mid-tier success Read More...

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Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants
Accounting Firms

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants

4y Sam Alberti

Mid-Tier Power Index Profile: EQ Accountants

David Morrison, partner at EQ Accountants, explains why the firm considers staff development to be its highest priority in seeking to achieve growth R...

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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2022 - submissions now open!
Practice

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2022 - submissions now open!

4y Aaran Fronda

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2022 - submissions now o...

Firms are now invited to submit for the 2022 ranking list Read More...

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Advisers must deepen understanding of cryptoassets as client demand increases, industry figures say
Digital assets

Advisers must deepen understanding of cryptoassets as client demand increas...

4y Sonia Sharma

Advisers must deepen understanding of cryptoassets...

One expert also stressed the importance of collaboration on cryptoassets between HMRC and the accounting profession Read More...

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Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials for legal recognition
Practice

Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials for legal recognition

4y Institute of Financial Account...

Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials...

The Institute of Financial Accounts (IFA) looks at how accountants can do their bit towards legal recognition for the term ‘accountant’ and win themse...

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Accounting firms must not “neglect” sound management amid record revenues
Accounting Firms

Accounting firms must not “neglect” sound management amid record revenues

4y Sam Alberti

Accounting firms must not “neglect” sound manageme...

Firms urged to invest in improving company culture and innovation after accounting industry sees record rise in revenues Read More...

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Firms must “double down” on retention efforts amidst resignation crisis
Accounting Firms

Firms must “double down” on retention efforts amidst resignation crisis

5y Patricia Cullen

Firms must “double down” on retention efforts amid...

Market participants say that workers are increasingly resistant to low pay, insufficient benefits and limited career development Read More...

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10 tips on how to implement new technology in your practice
Technology

10 tips on how to implement new technology in your practice

5y Carl Reader

10 tips on how to implement new technology in your...

Follow these simple steps to maximise your chances of successfully introducing new technology within your firm, according to Carl Reader, chairman of ...

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