Accountancy Firms

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Business | Streets merges with fintech VFO Mitch Consulting

Independently owned Streets has merged with boutique accounting practice Mitch Consulting, specialists in virtual finance offices for the fintech sector

10 Oct 2024

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Business | BK Plus snaps up Haines Watts High Wycombe

Private equity backed BK Plus has acquired the High Wycombe office of Haines Watts, retaining all staff as part of the deal

9 Oct 2024

Private Equity

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Business | Banks get more time to investigate fraudulent payments

Banks will be able to put payments on hold for up to 72 hours if they suspect fraudulent activity and need to investigate

3 Oct 2024

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Business | Scammers target ACCA members for extra fee payments

ACCA accountants are being targeted by scammers posing as member firms to con them into paying a one-off charge

3 Oct 2024

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Business | RSM revenue exceeds £500m for first time

RSM UK has reported a record £543m in revenues, marking the strongest year yet for the top 10 firm, with partner profits up 7%

3 Oct 2024

Business | Only 18% of partners at accountancy firms are women

While trainee numbers may be up across the UK with diverse representation, the number of women reaching partner level is less than one in five

2 Oct 2024

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Business | MHA doubles size of Manchester office

MHA has taken on more office space in Manchester following a period of sustained growth in client work and staff numbers

2 Oct 2024

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Business | Cooper Parry drives growth with double acquisition

Private equity backed Cooper Parry has completed on deals to acquire UHY Hacker Young Manchester and Haines Watts Thames Valley

1 Oct 2024

Private Equity

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Business | Anna Anthony first woman to head up EY

EY has appointed Anna Anthony as regional managing partner, the first woman to lead one of the Big Four as partners choose financial services chief

1 Oct 2024

Careers

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Business | Deloitte slashes partner profit by £48k

There was a 2.4% increase overall in Deloitte’s annual revenue up to 31 May 2024, however the average profit per partner dropped by £48,000

30 Sep 2024

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Business | Xeinadin makes 27th acquisition in two years

The top 20 accountancy firm has made its 27th acquisition in just two years, expanding the firm’s reach further in the Yorkshire region

30 Sep 2024

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Business | Sumer launches agricultural support service

The expanding firm has now launched its service for the farming sector, Sumer Agriculture, which will also support landowners and rural agricultural businesses

26 Sep 2024