Accountancy

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ACCA sets out regulatory priorities for 2025 Accountancy Age15:01
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Yesterday

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PwC forensic accountant’s probe finds no financial mismanagement at NI Water The Irish News19:30 10-Jul-25

AI can be a partner, not a threat to finance teams AccountingWeb18:28 10-Jul-25

Government paves way for much-needed Local Audit Office Institute of Chartered Accountants18:24 10-Jul-25

'Concerning' findings show West London council paid over £1m to firm linked to finance chief My London17:48 10-Jul-25

WWII accountants: Lieutenant-Colonel William Harris-Burland Institute of Chartered Accountants17:43 10-Jul-25

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Chart of the week: Balance of payments Institute of Chartered Accountants17:02 10-Jul-25

HMRC issue winter fuel payment scam warning after thousands targeted Yahoo! UK & Ireland16:55 10-Jul-25

Carclo expects shares to be temporarily suspended as it announces delay to financial statements Yorkshire Post16:49 10-Jul-25

Winter fuel payment scam warning after HMRC receives over 15,000 reports in June The Independent16:29 10-Jul-25

FCA shuts 1,600 sites in financial crime crackdown Money Marketing16:16 10-Jul-25

AAT recruiting for next student advisory group PQ Magazine16:10 10-Jul-25

Wealth tax: Rich pickings or a poor idea? AccountingWeb15:58 10-Jul-25

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FCA reviewing client categorisation rules to clearly distinguish retail investors from the pack Investment Week15:15 10-Jul-25

Multiple arrests in HMRC phishing attack investigations PQ Magazine15:09 10-Jul-25

Older accountants love AI more PQ Magazine15:09 10-Jul-25

LITRG website updated with latest tax info PQ Magazine15:09 10-Jul-25

School holiday HMRC payments could be dished out to grandparents The Mirror15:08 10-Jul-25

Acca sets out regulatory priorities for 2025 Accountancy Age15:01 10-Jul-25

Romania arrests 13 in phishing scam targeting British tax office Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:40 10-Jul-25

Back-to-school spending set to dip as economic woes shrink budgets, Deloitte forecasts Yahoo! UK & Ireland13:56 10-Jul-25

Car finance scandal details exposed in new BBC Radio 4 documentary The Mirror13:39 10-Jul-25

FCA closes 1,600 websites as it fights financial crime Financial Conduct Authority13:37 10-Jul-25

Armed police in Romania carry out raids linked to UK tax scam BBC12:47 10-Jul-25

ACCA qualification: Refreshed or just re-branded? AccountingWeb12:44 10-Jul-25

FCA to modernise rules to unlock investment Financial Conduct Authority12:36 10-Jul-25

Written Statement: Publication of Welsh rates of income tax outturn statistics (10 July 2025) Welsh Government (Press Release)12:08 10-Jul-25

14 arrested in HMRC phishing attack raids in Romania Accountancy Daily11:53 10-Jul-25

14 arrested in HMRC phishing attack raid in Romania Accountancy Daily11:43 10-Jul-25

Dains Group names David Silver as group chair Accountancy Today11:38 10-Jul-25

Clive Owen advisory team delivers record £25m grant support Accountancy Today11:38 10-Jul-25

E-money and payment firms face FCA scrutiny over risk management and wind-down planning Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer11:31 10-Jul-25

FRC opens investigations into Stenn audits by Azets and Deloitte Accountancy Today11:27 10-Jul-25

Grant Thornton US and UK in race to acquire German firm Accountancy Today11:17 10-Jul-25

Unw appoints new chief finance and operations officer Accountancy Today11:17 10-Jul-25

HMRC warning as new tax change set to hit almost a million people Wales Online10:57 10-Jul-25

Exclusive: Wts Global CEO steps down International Tax Review10:57 10-Jul-25

AAT Success Stories: a fresh start in a new country AAT Comment10:34 10-Jul-25

FCA moves to tackle bullying and harassment The Actuary10:29 10-Jul-25

HMRC to make new changes to income tax from April next year The Mirror09:52 10-Jul-25

Business confidence collapse sparks push for Autumn Budget relief Institute of Chartered Accountants09:33 10-Jul-25

When algorithms decide tax outcomes: embedding ethics in TP systems International Tax Review09:11 10-Jul-25

UK businesses struggling to turn AI hype into impact Accountancy Age07:54 10-Jul-25

UNW strengthens executive team with chief financial and operations officer Insider Media06:09 10-Jul-25

New group chair joins Dains as growth plans accelerate TheBusinessDesk.com00:04 10-Jul-25

Dains names dealmaker with leadership experience from US investment bank as group chair Insider Media00:02 10-Jul-25

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Accounting watchdog ‘disclaims’ College of Policing financial accounts after serious IT failures ComputerWeekly16:06 9-Jul-25

Working with AI: boosting your career in the right way AAT Comment15:55 9-Jul-25

ICAEW gives mixed response to transfer pricing changes Institute of Chartered Accountants15:32 9-Jul-25

EY digital leader on AI concerns and transparency AccountingWeb15:20 9-Jul-25

Experts question whether UK TP proposal is ‘absolutely necessary’ International Tax Review15:13 9-Jul-25

Regulators, mount up: FCA taking on City Am Triathlon Team Challenge City AM14:22 9-Jul-25

How accounting education is adapting to AI AccountingWeb14:18 9-Jul-25

HMRC tax scam warning to millions of people due letter on doormat Birmingham Live12:50 9-Jul-25

Monzo fined £21m by FCA Bridging and Commercial12:47 9-Jul-25

Global IPOs expected to 'remain quiet' amid market volatility triggered by Trump's tariffs Investment Week12:26 9-Jul-25

Former PwC partner joins Cooper Parry as National Tax lead Accountancy Age12:08 9-Jul-25

Breaking: Holly Willoughby's media company handed huge lifeline over tax debt The Mirror12:06 9-Jul-25

Simplybiz offers support on FCA data request submissions Mortgage Strategy11:52 9-Jul-25

Xeinadin promotes 10 new partners across UK and Ireland Accountancy Today11:50 9-Jul-25

Quilter Cheviot rebrands Climate Assets fund Portfolio Adviser11:48 9-Jul-25

Former PwC partner joins Cooper Parry to lead tax consulting arm Accountancy Today11:40 9-Jul-25

Market uncertainty and investor caution stalls LSE IPO activity, EY finds Accountancy Today11:29 9-Jul-25

Where have all the auditors gone? AccountingWeb11:18 9-Jul-25

Private equity and ESG top the mid-tier agenda, ICAEW finds Accountancy Age10:57 9-Jul-25

Manchester City Women names Evelyn Partners as wealth management partner Accountancy Today10:48 9-Jul-25

S&W appoints energy and infrastructure lead to valuations team Accountancy Today10:38 9-Jul-25

‘Coffee is the only constant’: Raphael Holzinger on the pressures of his practice International Tax Review10:08 9-Jul-25

Over half of people who have acted on social media financial advice have lost money Finextra10:07 9-Jul-25

Regulators update LTI flow limit rules Mortgage Introducer10:01 9-Jul-25

The affluent postcodes driving Scotland’s record sales of £1 million-plus homes The Scotsman09:26 9-Jul-25

Rishi Sunak rejoins Goldman Sachs as advisor Accountancy Daily09:26 9-Jul-25

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Companies House tasked with action against 150,000 companies Institute of Chartered Accountants09:15 9-Jul-25

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HMRC begins sending tax letters to four million UK households The Mirror08:57 9-Jul-25

Simplybiz launches dedicated programme to support data request submissions The Intermediary08:10 9-Jul-25

HMRC targets those with crypto assets Money Donut08:03 9-Jul-25

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The accountancy sector in the UK represents a crucial pillar of the financial services industry, with over 360,000 qualified accountants working across public practice, industry, and commerce. Professional bodies like the ICAEW, ACCA, and CIMA maintain high standards through rigorous qualifications and continuing professional development requirements.

Recent developments in the sector include heightened scrutiny of audit quality following high-profile corporate failures, leading to proposed reforms of the audit market. The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) continues to strengthen its oversight role, while firms adapt to evolving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting requirements. The adoption of artificial intelligence and automation tools is also transforming traditional accounting practices.

Beyond the numbers, accountancy plays a vital role in supporting businesses and individuals across the UK. From helping small businesses navigate tax obligations to advising on sustainable business practices, accountants serve as trusted advisers in their communities. The profession is also becoming more diverse, with initiatives to attract talent from varied backgrounds and increase representation at senior levels.

The origins of modern accountancy in Britain trace back to the Industrial Revolution, when the need for sophisticated financial management grew alongside expanding businesses. The formation of professional bodies, beginning with the ICAEW in 1880, established accountancy as a respected profession. These institutions have since shaped accounting standards and practices that form the backbone of financial reporting today.

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