CIOT has completed an overhaul of its professional tax exams with the introduction of a more flexible approach to international tax modules marking  the final stage in a programme of changes to ADIT (the Advanced Diploma in International Taxation), which will form part of the 2016 exam papers

This year has seen a leap in demand for interim finance employees, managers and directors, driven partly by the need for specialist skills around year-end management and annual budgeting, according to research from specialist recruitment consultancy Robert Half

Top 100 US firm Prager Metis has announced a merger with Peter Bryan & Co, a specialist accounting and tax consulting firm based in London, which focuses on providing tax planning and financial advisory services to UK and international high net worth individuals

The government is committing £50,000 of new funding to create networking and mentoring opportunities for women in business, as a way of introducing them to potential advisers

Big Four firm EY has acquired digital design and innovation consultancy Seren, a UK agency which works across a number of sectors, in particular, telecoms and financial services, as part of the strategy to build into global consulting business

Accounting professionals have a ‘love/hate’ relationship with technology according to research by CV-Library which found accountants are first in line when it comes to valuing technology in the workplace more than any other industry, but are among the most concerned about technology advancements threatening their jobs

CABA has launched a wellbeing zone, available on the charity’s website or as an app, which is designed to help past and present ICAEW members and their families stay physically active and healthy