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Business | Join us at Accountex on 10-11 May

We can’t wait to see you all again at Accountex on 10 and 11 May. With two days of expert speakers, fun-filled activities, and exciting giveaways, this is the event you won't want to miss

10 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Business | ICAEW CPD regulations: big changes ahead

Lizzie Morris ACA explains the key things you need to know about the new ICAEW Continuing Professional Development (CPD) regulations, and what you can do now to prepare

10 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Hybrid working reduces quality of training

The majority of businesses are concerned that the growth of hybrid working has affected the quality of staff training

9 May 2023

Leadership & Management

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Business | Businesses more optimistic despite rising costs

More than half of SMEs are confident about future business growth despite a 10% growth in costs in the last year

9 May 2023

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Business | One in 10 accounting firms set up by women

Just 12% of accountancy and audit firms set up in the UK in 2022 were started by women

5 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Treasurer jailed for £38k church fraud

A church treasurer has been handed a two-year sentence after stealing more than £38,000 from Wellington Methodist Church

5 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

Called to Account

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Business | Group guilty of £200k payment transfer fraud

Four individuals have been convicted of fraud and money laundering which resulted in losses of more than £200,000

4 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

Called to Account

Business | Deloitte ranked most valuable commercial brand

Big Four firm Deloitte has been named the most valuable commercial services brand in the world, beating EY to the top spot

4 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Business | CMA reviews artificial intelligence models

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a review of competition and consumer protection related to generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT, Bard and Bing Chat

4 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

AI & Technology

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Business | CIMA plans research on low productivity levels

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and research organisation The Productivity Institute have signed an agreement to help tackle low productivity

3 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Government invests £30m in anti-fraud plan

The government plans to clamp down on fraud with a national fraud squad, ban on SIM farms and a £30m centre to make it easier for victims to report attacks online

3 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Are you heading to Accountex next week?

You can catch our expert speakers in some theatre talks at Accountex from 10-11 May

3 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Business | SMEs report rebound in confidence

Confidence among small businesses recovered strongly in the first quarter of 2023, but the cost of living squeeze continued to halt growth

2 May 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Tax | NI director banned for £260k VAT errors

A director of a company involved in vehicle and plant sales has been banned for six years for submitting inaccurate VAT returns totalling £260,000

2 May 2023

Called to Account

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Business | Company insolvencies jump 18% in a year

The number of corporate insolvencies jumped 18% in the first quarter, compared to the same period last year, according to Insolvency Service figures

28 Apr 2023

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Consultant sentenced for £25k bounce back fraud

A consultancy boss has been convicted after claiming a £25,000 bounce back loan before closing the business in an attempt to avoid repayment

28 Apr 2023

Accountancy Firms

Called to Account

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