Leadership &amp; Management

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Business | Who would want to be a partner any more?

James O’Dowd, founder and CEO at Patrick Morgan, says interest in being a partner at accountancy firms has collapsed as radical change to the profession takes the sheen off the once coveted role and getting there is just too difficult

3 Dec 2025

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Business | Government drops plan to regulate tax advisers

After serious pushback from professional bodies, the government has abandoned plans to introduce a brand new regulatory framework for tax advisers

28 Nov 2025

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HR | Can remote workers be treated differently to those in the office?

Stacie Cheadle, technical writer at Croner-i considers whether linking bonus to office attendance is a workable option or fraught with risk

28 Nov 2025

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HR | Government backs down on day one unfair dismissal plan

After months of debate, government agrees to allow employers six months until unfair dismissal rights kick in

27 Nov 2025

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Business | MHA sets up business consulting division

Listed accountancy firm MHA hires risk and advisory expert to head up new business consulting arm in latest move to drive growth following IPO earlier this year

24 Nov 2025

Business

Accountancy Firms

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HR | People in the news: Northern Accountants, Grunberg, Gerald Edelman

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Northern Accountants, Gerald Edelman, Grunberg, PwC, Bishop Fleming, Quantuma, The CFO Centre, ACCA, ICAEW

21 Nov 2025

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HR | Preventing sexual harassment at Christmas parties

Stacie Cheadle, Croner-i technical writer, sets out what employers need to know about complying with proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment at work-related events, particularly around the busy festive season

21 Nov 2025

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HR | People in the news: A&M Tax, Hazlewoods, Ryan

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Johnston Carmichael, Xeinadin, Hazlewoods, Ryan, Azets, Alvarez & Marsal Tax, Xeinadin, BDO, FRP Advisory, Ciphr, TMF Group, SmartSearch

14 Nov 2025

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Business | How IFA Benevolent Fund supports accountants in times of crisis

Behind the spreadsheets, budgets, and audits of the accountancy profession lie its people. As in any profession, unexpected life changes can sometimes throw those people and their families into hardship

14 Nov 2025

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HR | Managing seasonal staff in the Christmas rush

Stacie Cheadle, Croner-i technical writer, looks at what employers need to know about hiring and managing seasonal staff

14 Nov 2025

Business | Gail Boag named CEO of ICAS

In a break with tradition at ICAS, the first woman has been appointed to lead the institute with Gail Boag set to replace Bruce Cartwright CA

11 Nov 2025

Business

Accountancy Firms

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HR | People in the news: Grant Thornton, RSM, Saffery

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at Grant Thornton, RSM, Saffery, BDO, Cooper Parry, HaysMac, Azets, IRIS Software

7 Nov 2025

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HR | Employee rights during IVF treatment

Stacie Cheadle, Croner-i technical writer, looks at the rights your employees have during IVF treatment

7 Nov 2025

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Business | Saffery elects film & TV expert Darren Drake as managing partner

Partners at top 20 accountancy firm Saffery have elected Darren Drake as their new managing partner, taking over from Matthew Burton next year

4 Nov 2025

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Business | People in the news: BDO, Armstrong Watson, Sumer

In this week’s career moves, partner promotions and hires at BDO, PKF Littlejohn, ICAEW, Forvis Mazars, Sumer Northern Ireland, Deloitte Legal, Baines Jewitt, EY

31 Oct 2025