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Business | KPMG to merge global network into 40 core units

In a major restructure, KPMG will overhaul dozens of international offices, with over 140 national firms set to merge into several dozen large economic ‘clusters’

11 Mar 2025

Business

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Don’t get fooled by deepfakes targeting finance teams

Increasing use of deepfakes to dupe companies is putting accountants and finance teams at risk. Hugh Scantlebury, CEO of Aqilla, sets out how to spot the signs

11 Mar 2025

Business | Why the Mahmood professional negligence claim against KPMG failed

Jemma Brimblecombe, partner, and Lavanya Loganathan, associate at Kingsley Napley LLP explain why the Mahmood case on breach of professional neglience was struck out and the key legal takeaways for accountancy and professional services firms

10 Mar 2025

Business

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Girls just wanna have… more leadership opportunities

For International Women’s Day, Stephanie Rix, chief people officer at HLB, asks why if two in five accountants are women, they are still incredibly rare at the top of accountancy firms

7 Mar 2025

Leadership & Management

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Business | Hazlewoods expands Bristol operation

Independently owned Top 30 firm Hazlewoods has moved to a larger office in the heart of Bristol’s business district as part of ambitious growth with plans to hire more staff across the south west

6 Mar 2025

Leadership & Management

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Business | US firm snaps up Clay GBP accountants

California based tax advisers and wealth management firm Ground Control Business Management has made its first move into the UK with the acquisition of Clay GBP

5 Mar 2025

Business

Accountancy Firms

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Business | Obituary: Sandra Thompson, PwC partner and UKEB board member

The UK Endorsement Board has announced the very sad death of hugely respected former PwC partner and UKEB board member Sandra Thompson

4 Mar 2025

Leadership & Management

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Business | MPs call for faster action on rogue employment firms

The chair of the Business & Trade Committee is calling for ‘strategic changes’ to the Employment Rights Bill to clamp down on worker exploitation and enforce umbrella company non-compliance

4 Mar 2025

Leadership & Management

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Business | Divorce and the impact on LLP partnerships

Divorce is a stressful and challenging time, and no more so for partners in accountancy firms where partnership finances can come under the spotlight in settlement agreements, explains William Robert-Phelps, senior associate at Broadfield

4 Mar 2025

Business

Accountancy Firms

Private Equity

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Business | PWM acquires Johnston Carmichael Wealth

Partners Wealth Management LLP expands with acquisition of Johnston Carmichael's wealth arm, giving the asset manager a strong Scottish presence

4 Mar 2025

Business

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Private Equity

Business | Is your firm ready for a private equity buyout?

Natalie Cramp, partner at JMAN Group, says accountancy firms must integrate data and systems if they want to appeal to private equity investors

3 Mar 2025

Business | The evolving role of chartered accountants

Aisling Harney ACA, senior director at OneStream, says Chartered Week is an exciting time to be a finance professional as expectations change, requiring a shift from a focus on financial health of businesses to driving strategic growth and providing a crucial advisory role

28 Feb 2025

Leadership & Management

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Business | Long hours and no music at work add to stress for accountants

One in four accountants are not allowed music at work adding to stress as over half work more than eight hours a day

28 Feb 2025

Business | Cooper Parry acquires data consultancy Front Foot

Private equity backed Cooper Parry has strengthened the accountancy group’s digital business with the acquisition of Front Foot

28 Feb 2025

Business

Accountancy Firms

Private Equity

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Business | Grant Thornton targets SMEs with launch of dedicated service

In a move to build share in the competitive SME market, Grant Thornton has launched its first dedicated Entrepreneurial and SME Services offering accountancy, tax and advisory services

27 Feb 2025

Business | PwC Israel fined $2.75m for widespread exam cheating

Hundreds of staff at PwC Israel have been caught cheating in internal training exams, resulting in a multimillion dollar fine from the US audit regulator

27 Feb 2025

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Business | KPMG to merge global network into 40 core units

Business | Don’t get fooled by deepfakes targeting finance teams

Business | Why the Mahmood professional negligence claim against KPMG failed

Business | Girls just wanna have… more leadership opportunities

Business | Hazlewoods expands Bristol operation

Business | US firm snaps up Clay GBP accountants

Business | Obituary: Sandra Thompson, PwC partner and UKEB board member

Business | MPs call for faster action on rogue employment firms

Business | Divorce and the impact on LLP partnerships

Business | PWM acquires Johnston Carmichael Wealth

Business | Is your firm ready for a private equity buyout?

Business | The evolving role of chartered accountants

Business | Long hours and no music at work add to stress for accountants

Business | Cooper Parry acquires data consultancy Front Foot

Business | Grant Thornton targets SMEs with launch of dedicated service

Business | PwC Israel fined $2.75m for widespread exam cheating