Most accounting firms are not organised in an inherently customer-focused fashion and are missing out on new business as a result of failing to embrace collaborative technology and adopt the latest digital working practices, says Morten Brøgger, CEO, Huddle

Paul Eagland is set to take over as managing partner at BDO this autumn replacing Simon Michaels when he steps down after eight years in charge. Sara White talks to Eagland about his vision for the mid-tier firm from digital and data to diversity and the talent pipeline, and opportunities to build non audit services

Two global accounting associations have signalled plans to merge as IAPA International and Allinial Global sign a letter of intent setting out plans to combine and create a global association of independent accounting and consulting firms with a $2.6bn (£1.79bn) fee income, pending due diligence