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Business | Private equity’s pursuit of accountancy firms

As private equity firms target the professional services sector, Oliver Vaughan, MD at Houlihan Lokey looks at the implications for partnerships and reasons for the boom

16 Apr 2024

Private Equity

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HR | People in the news: Price Bailey, PKF Francis Clark, RSM

In this week’s accountancy career moves, partner promotions and hires at Mazars, HWB, Dow Schofield Watts, SBP, Sedulo Group, ICGN

12 Apr 2024

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Business | CIOT names Charlotte Barbour as president

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has named tax expert Charlotte Barbour as president to replace Gary Ashford for 2024-25

12 Apr 2024

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Business | BK Plus acquires Midlands insolvency practice

Private equity backed BK Plus has finalised the acquisition of insolvency practioners K J Watkin & Co in a move to expand its services

11 Apr 2024

Restructuring & Insolvency

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Business | KPMG fined £20m for exam cheating by Dutch auditors

The US audit regulator has issued its largest ever fine of $25m (£19.9m) to KPMG for exam cheating by staff and partners in the Netherlands, as well as misleading investigators

10 Apr 2024

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Business | Five days unpaid leave right for carers

Workers with unpaid caring responsibilities are entitled to take up to five days unpaid leave a year under the new Carer’s Leave Act

10 Apr 2024

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Business | Sumer expands in Scotland with Douglas Home & Co deal

EQ, part of private equity backed Sumer Group, has expanded its presence in Scotland with the acquisition of Douglas Home & Co accountancy firm

10 Apr 2024

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Business | Dunkley’s Chartered Accountants signs deal with Gillespie’s

Bristol based Dunkley’s has merged with local firm Gillespie’s Chartered Accountants to broaden their services across the south west

9 Apr 2024

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Business | Understanding the psychology of a fraudster

Finance teams can be at high risk from fraudsters who have access to bank accounts and accounting systems. Tim Robinson, director of forensics services at Crowe UK explains how to identify and prevent fraud

9 Apr 2024

Companies

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HR | People in the news: Azets, Deloitte, Price Bailey, RSM

In this week’s accountancy career moves, partner promotions and hires at RSM, Scrutton Bland, Deloitte, HWB, PKF Francis Clark, Mayer Brown, BCLP, Dow Schofield Watts, M+A Partners, robinson+co

5 Apr 2024

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Business | BKL merges with Wilson Wright to create top 30 firm

Private equity backed BKL and City of London accountants Wilson Wright have joined forces to create £46m accountancy group

4 Apr 2024

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Business | MHA expands with MHA Moore and Smalley merger

Top 20 firm MHA has completed a merger with MHA Moore and Smalley in a landmark deal

4 Apr 2024

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Business | Facing an investigation as an accountant - don't panic

If you receive a client complaint about your work or conduct as an accountant, this often leads to a disciplinary investigation by your professional body. Matthew Corrie, barrister at 5 St Andrew’s Hill, explains how to prepare

4 Apr 2024