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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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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Accountancy people moves: October 2023
Company News

Accountancy people moves: October 2023

3y Greg Noble

Accountancy people moves: October 2023

The ICAEW has announced the appointment of its forthcoming chief executive Read More...

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Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A market analysis
Skills

Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A market analysis

3y Accountancy Age

Salary trends for newly qualified accountants: A m...

While salaries and bonuses are important, employees also value flexible working, learning and development, and a clear path to progression Read More...

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Navigating the trifecta: Outsourcing, automation, and upskilling
Client Enagagement

Navigating the trifecta: Outsourcing, automation, and upskilling

3y Accountancy Age

Navigating the trifecta: Outsourcing, automation, ...

Explore how the balanced integration of outsourcing, automation, and upskilling can significantly enhance operational efficiency, client satisfaction,...

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ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO
Accounting Firms

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, says Moore Global CEO

3y Greg Noble

ESG must be essential part of business strategy, s...

79% of businesses where the importance of ESG principles had increased between 2019 and 2023, reported that customer retention had improved Read More...

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How to use authentic personal branding to your advantage
People In Practice

How to use authentic personal branding to your advantage

3y David McIntosh

How to use authentic personal branding to your adv...

David McIntosh, management consultant at KPMG and founder of the firm’s Social Mobility Network, outlines how to use authenticity on social media to e...

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Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, experts say
Accounting Firms

Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred option for firms, expert...

3y Greg Noble

Upskilling accountants in data should be preferred...

A data scientist tends to stay in their position for approximately 1.7 years on average Read More...

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Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent
Accounting Firms

Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to attracting accounting talent

3y Greg Noble

Embracing ‘evolving working behaviours’ key to att...

A recent study conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that 75% of businesses in the UK currently provide flexible work options, includ...

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Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues causing accounts delays, experts say
Accounting Firms

Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues causing accounts delays, e...

3y Dan Cave

Audit profession must ‘face up’ to common issues c...

Superdry’s failure to publish its accounts in a timely fashion is the latest in a string of errors Read More...

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August People Moves: A series of mid-market promotions
Accounting Firms

August People Moves: A series of mid-market promotions

3y Greg Noble

August People Moves: A series of mid-market promot...

This month saw restructuring and insolvency trade body R3 select a new chair for R3 Northern Ireland Read More...

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Changing ‘perception’ of accountancy profession key to attracting Gen Z
Skills

Changing ‘perception’ of accountancy profession key to attracting Gen Z

3y Greg Noble

Changing ‘perception’ of accountancy profession ke...

66% of 16-25-year-olds believe there is a shortage of accountancy careers advice available Read More...

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Diversification for small firms key amid tech advancements says IFA
Cloud

Diversification for small firms key amid tech advancements says IFA

3y Greg Noble

Diversification for small firms key amid tech adva...

A recent survey highlighted that 36% of accountants feel technology has made their time with clients significantly more meaningful Read More...

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July people moves: Major recruits for FRC and Evelyn Partners
Company News

July people moves: Major recruits for FRC and Evelyn Partners

3y Greg Noble

July people moves: Major recruits for FRC and Evel...

The FRC has announced Richard Moriarty as its new chief executive, replacing Sir Jon Thompson Read More...

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Accounting profession must collaborate to keep up with tech developments, experts say
Talent

Accounting profession must collaborate to keep up with tech developments, ...

3y Greg Noble

Accounting profession must collaborate to keep up ...

ICAS will undertake a major chartered accountant syllabus refresh in 2024 Read More...

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ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountancy profession
Accounting Firms

ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountanc...

3y Greg Noble

ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young ...

The standards will become effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2024 Read More...

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People moves: Mazars, BDO contribute to mid-market activity surge
Accounting Firms

People moves: Mazars, BDO contribute to mid-market activity surge

3y Greg Noble

People moves: Mazars, BDO contribute to mid-market...

This month saw a series of appointments and promotions from the industry's mid-tier firm Read More...

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DEI initiatives: How Mazars, Haysmacintyre hope to win the talent war
Accounting Firms

DEI initiatives: How Mazars, Haysmacintyre hope to win the talent war

3y Greg Noble

DEI initiatives: How Mazars, Haysmacintyre hope to...

DEI initiatives can help accountancy firms put their best foot forward with the youngest generation in the workforce, experts suggest Read More...

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May People Moves: Mid-market firms shuffle accountancy talent
Practice

May People Moves: Mid-market firms shuffle accountancy talent

3y Greg Noble

May People Moves: Mid-market firms shuffle account...

In May, we unpack the wave of activity in several mid-market firms, as well as the latest moves across regulators and trade bodies Read More...

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Tech and meaningful work boost accounting talent pipeline
Recruitment

Tech and meaningful work boost accounting talent pipeline

3y Nick Williams

Tech and meaningful work boost accounting talent p...

Ahead of its Get Connected events in Birmingham and Manchester, QuickBooks is promoting the role of tech for talent retention, more meaningful work, a...

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Outsourcing: A dynamic solution to combat the UK accounting sector’s talent woes
Business

Outsourcing: A dynamic solution to combat the UK accounting sector’s talent...

3y Nash Riggins

Outsourcing: A dynamic solution to combat the UK a...

With increasing competition in the market, outsourcing has emerged as a dynamic opportunity for partners to deliver cost savings and better value to c...

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Sustainable accounting: The future of talent management
ESG

Sustainable accounting: The future of talent management

3y Nash Riggins

Sustainable accounting: The future of talent manag...

Motivation and productivity can bolster a firm’s ability to retain and attract talent. But small commitments towards reducing your firm’s carbon footp...

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Smarter Regulation plans ‘long overdue’ for temporary workers
Brexit & Economy

Smarter Regulation plans ‘long overdue’ for temporary workers

3y Sam Alberti

Smarter Regulation plans ‘long overdue’ for tempor...

The proposed changes to employment law will save businesses £1bn per year, the policy paper argues Read More...

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UK accounting sector needs to put more emphasis on its people
Recruitment

UK accounting sector needs to put more emphasis on its people

3y Rachael King

UK accounting sector needs to put more emphasis on...

Latest review of top 100 firms reveals attrition rates are rising. Firms will need to think about what sets them apart to remain competitive in tight ...

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Just 12% of UK accounting firms started by women in 2022
Accounting Firms

Just 12% of UK accounting firms started by women in 2022

3y Sam Alberti

Just 12% of UK accounting firms started by women i...

This is a decline of 10 percentage points from the year prior Read More...

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March people moves: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC make senior hires
Big Four

March people moves: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC make senior hires

3y Greg Noble

March people moves: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC make senio...

The big four had a busy month with a number of new directors joining the firms Read More...

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