Fears about quality of output and privacy mean that only a third of accountants use AI tools every week, although a growing number are converted daily users
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
Less than one in five women make it to partner level despite half of senior manager roles being held by them, while number of audit firms in sharp decline
Two thirds of accountants suffer from stress in their career, while a worrying 41% say burnout is a normalised part of everyday work in the accountancy profession
Independently owned Hillier Hopkins has achieved B Corp certification, highlighting the firm’s commitment to ethical and sustainable business practices
Private equity backed Grant Thornton plans to expand the partnership with ambitious target to appoint 160 partners in the next two years, both internal and external hires
Latest inflation figure shows a slight drop to 3.6% after relatively low increases in the gas and electricity price cap, but cost of food continues to soar
Rising tuition fees and student debt mean the graduate path is no longer the gateway to accountancy, with most firms actively recruiting apprentices. Laura Leslie, corporate partner at DSG Chartered Accountants argues apprenticeships are central to nurturing the next generation of talent
Chris Etherington, tax partner at RSM, warns endless Budget leaks create confusion and uncertainty for business owners, while threat of an exit tax is unnecessarily disruptive
Matthew Corrie, barrister at 5 St Andrew’s Hill Chambers, examines the rise of misconduct in accountancy exams and assessments, use of GenAI to cheat, and the risk of facing a disciplinary tribunal
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