Accountancy

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ACA professional exam results are out PQ Magazine17:29 17-Apr-25

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Quantify appoints Callum Laidlaw as associate Accountancy Today12:45 17-Apr-25

FCA sets out further CCI consultation on fee simplification Portfolio Adviser12:29 17-Apr-25

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Accountancy firm appoints new partner to business tax team Gazette News12:11 17-Apr-25

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Gerald Edelman announces two partner promotions Accountancy Today10:33 17-Apr-25

Why expense systems are failing UK staff in 2025 Accountancy Age10:27 17-Apr-25

EY under investigation for role in Post Office audit during crisis period Accountancy Age10:27 17-Apr-25

FCA establishes US and APAC presence to boost global engagement FinTech Futures10:17 17-Apr-25

Authorised Corporate Service Providers: Risk Management Considerations for Professional Firms in the UK Legal Futures09:18 17-Apr-25

The Morning Briefing: FCA likely to ramp up ongoing advice work; common sense is the best approach for client reviews Money Marketing09:18 17-Apr-25

Outdated expense systems expose financial pressure points for UK workers – and operational gaps for employers Accountancy Today09:12 17-Apr-25

FCA proposes reduction of data reporting for firms Cover Magazine09:06 17-Apr-25

Wolters Kluwer kicks off cloud tax and AP rollout AccountingWeb08:58 17-Apr-25

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FCA likely to ramp up ongoing advice work if firms fail to act Money Marketing08:27 17-Apr-25

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EY hit by probe over its audit of the Post Office following the Horizon IT scandal This is Money22:20 16-Apr-25

Planning for uncertainty: five tips for accountants Institute of Chartered Accountants17:39 16-Apr-25

Chart of the week: Regional incomes Institute of Chartered Accountants17:39 16-Apr-25

Payments from pension scheme for IP ‘unauthorised’ AccountingWeb17:02 16-Apr-25

Post Office auditor under investigation Sky News17:01 16-Apr-25

New HMRC £3,000 reporting threshold for side income: Tax expert warns of potential confusion Teesside Live16:54 16-Apr-25

MTD public beta goes live, Excel is (not) dead AccountingWeb16:46 16-Apr-25

UK financial watchdog opens first offices in US and Asia EasternEye16:29 16-Apr-25

EY to be investigated over Post Office audits PQ Magazine16:13 16-Apr-25

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FCA enforcement unit will target ‘dirty’ City money Mortgage Strategy16:04 16-Apr-25

HMRC urging people to check if they are owed £2200 in new alert Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:32 16-Apr-25

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Accounting regulator opens probe into EY's audit of Post Office ShareCast15:15 16-Apr-25

Grant Thornton revenue and profits increase in FY24 Accountancy Today15:01 16-Apr-25

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Grant Thornton revenue and profits in crease in FY24 Accountancy Today14:30 16-Apr-25

The importance of people and culture when scaling up Institute of Chartered Accountants14:25 16-Apr-25

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David Boyhan: A growth agenda is good for the consolidation market Money Marketing14:18 16-Apr-25

Accounting giant investigated over Horizon IT scandal Talking Retail14:06 16-Apr-25

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FRC launches probe into EY audits of post office EasternEye13:51 16-Apr-25

FCA to rip 140 pages out of handbook in deregulation drive City AM13:10 16-Apr-25

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ICE fellow and EY partner named CEO of new government infrastructure authority Nista New Civil Engineer12:59 16-Apr-25

UK financial watchdog to axe ‘unnecessary’ data reporting for 16,000 firms Financial Sector Technology12:57 16-Apr-25

EY being investigated over Post Office auditing during Horizon scandal Yahoo! UK & Ireland12:55 16-Apr-25

EY’s regulatory troubles continue as FRC launches Post Office probe International Tax Review12:44 16-Apr-25

EY investigated by watchdog over audit of Post Office’s Horizon system Evening Standard12:23 16-Apr-25

AE insights: What’s driving mid-tier firms? AccountingWeb12:14 16-Apr-25

From apprentice to director: Colchester man climbs the ranks at accountancy firm Gazette News12:05 16-Apr-25

FCA plans to cut data ‘burden’ for 16,000 firms Mortgage Finance Gazette12:03 16-Apr-25

FCA to consult on cutting data ‘burden’ for 16,000 firms Mortgage Strategy12:01 16-Apr-25

FCA establishes presence in US and Asia Pacific Financial Sector Technology11:56 16-Apr-25

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Stock market flotation for accountants and advisors MHA Macintyre Hudson AM Online11:32 16-Apr-25

Bkl appoint two new tax directors Accountancy Today11:06 16-Apr-25

Grant Thornton partners paid £682k as Cinven deal closes Accountancy Age11:02 16-Apr-25

UK accountant confidence rises from record low, but caution persists Accountancy Age11:02 16-Apr-25

FRC to investigate EY’s Post Office audits from 2015 to 2018 Accountancy Today10:46 16-Apr-25

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Inflation falls more than expected to 2.6% in March Accountancy Today10:15 16-Apr-25

EY faces investigation over Post Office Horizon audit BBC10:09 16-Apr-25

FRS 102 changes: The impact on accountants AccountingWeb10:08 16-Apr-25

RSM UK advises IdentityE2E on sale to leading consultancy provider Accountancy Today10:05 16-Apr-25

HMRC service performance dips again Institute of Chartered Accountants09:40 16-Apr-25

FCA reduces firm burden for 16,000 firms Financial Conduct Authority09:39 16-Apr-25

Information supplied to investors to be simplified under plans to boost investment Financial Conduct Authority09:08 16-Apr-25

UK’s FCA to open first ever offices in US and Australia International Adviser09:08 16-Apr-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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