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Accountancy Age is the accountancy profession's leading source of news and analysis. Contact [email protected] for general writing/news enquiries.
London, England
Joined July 2009
@WHSmith shares crash 42% on £30m accounting error. @GreggsOfficial delays appointment of ex-CFO pending @Deloitte probe. ▶️
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WHSmith backs CEO amid £30m accounting error probe as Greggs delays hiring former CFO; Deloitte review to report in November.
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Accountants stay in the AML spotlight as new laundering risks emerge in fintech, crypto and gambling. Full analysis⬇️.
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2025 NRA warns accountants face high money laundering risk, with new threats from fintech, cryptoassets, gambling and high-risk countries.
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The wait is almost over. The #35under35 2025 list drops soon. #AccountancyAge #FutureLeaders #Accounting
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Nearly 3 million UK taxpayers will join Making Tax Digital for income tax between 2026 and 2028. Are you ready?.🔗 #MTD #Accountancy #SelfAssessment #HMRC #DigitalTax
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Gerald Edelman names Tom Harris, former Deloitte partner, as UK audit partner to enhance services for listed companies, start-ups, and private clients. 🔗
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Gerald Edelman appoints Tom Harris, former Deloitte partner, as UK audit partner to strengthen audit services across multiple sectors.
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#Deepfakes are now a real threat to finance teams, mimicking voices, faces, and signatures. Here’s how to detect and prevent deepfake #fraud in #finance and #accountancy 👉
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As deepfakes become a serious risk, finance and accountancy firms must adapt to protect against fraud with the right tools and strategies.
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30m accounting error at #WHSmith. The travel retailer's shares tumble as it lowers profit forecasts due to early recognition of supplier income in its US division. A crucial reminder of the importance of internal controls & accurate revenue recognition. #Accounting #Finance.
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Accountancy’s biggest #rebrand? It’s already happening. ✅ Tech-first.✅ Strategy-led.✅ Value-driving. Here’s how the profession can finally shake the “boring” label 👇..#FinanceCareers #DigitalAccountancy.
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Accountancy is evolving beyond spreadsheets. Learn how the profession can embrace technology and strategy to become an indispensable business partner.
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📅 #MTD for Income Tax goes live April 2026. Are you ready for:.🔹 Quarterly digital updates.🔹 HMRC's points-based penalties.🔹 Cash flow visibility for clients?. Quick guide from @QuickBooksUK’s Fer Amendo: .#UKTax #DigitalTax.
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MTD for Income Tax goes live in 2026. Here's what accountants must do now to help clients stay compliant and avoid late filing penalties.
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2026 accountancy trends:.🤖 #AI used daily by 46%.📈 95% use #automation.🚨 80% report #hiring challenges. How tech is changing everything: . #FutureOfAccounting #DigitalFinance.
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How AI and automation are reshaping accounting in 2026, boosting productivity, streamlining compliance, and enhancing advisory services.
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AI is the tireless intern of the digital age. But it still needs you — the ethical, creative, critical thinker. Insight from @AICPA_CIMA’s Irena Teneva: .#AI #Accounting #Ethics #DigitalSkills.
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AI is the tireless intern boosting productivity, but only human insight keeps it ethical, grounded, and truly valuable.
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Tax planning = less stress + more savings. For small business owners, year-round planning means:.✔️ More deductions.✔️ Fewer mistakes.✔️ Better growth decisions. .#SMEs #TaxTips #AccountingTools.
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Small business owners can avoid tax season stress and maximise savings by incorporating year-round tax planning into their overall strategy.
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Landowners in the UK can unlock major value through development, but only with the right tax plan. @Naomi Stewart, Head of Tax at Shaw Gibbs, outlines the risks & reliefs to know:.• CGT vs Income Tax.• APR/BPR changes.• VAT pitfalls.📘
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Explore how UK landowners can navigate tax, legal, and relief risks to turn land development opportunities into lasting value.
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PwC's new office attendance monitoring traffic light system.
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@ACCA reviewed 300 firms and found widespread inconsistency in how carbon-related instruments are reported. Lack of standards = lack of trust. 👉.#ESG #CarbonAccounting #IFRS #CorporateReporting.
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New study warns inconsistent accounting for carbon-related instruments is undermining transparency and calls for a global standard.
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Are your clients' holiday snaps a tax risk? . We break down how HMRC is using AI to scrutinise taxpayers' digital footprints and what this means. . #HMRC #Tax #AI #Accounting #UKTax.
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HMRC admits using AI to spy on social media posts for criminal tax investigations. Learn about the privacy implications.
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⚠️ 300,000 accountants left the US profession in 2 years. ⚠️ AI adoption is rising fast. @TrintechInc's CTO explains how AI can help revive the profession, not threaten it. 👉 #AIinAccounting #TalentCrisis #FinanceLeadership #Trintech.
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CFOs turn to AI to fill accounting talent gaps, freeing teams from burnout, boosting strategy, and reshaping the profession.
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The war for #talent is fading. The war on #capacity has begun. From #PE influence to smarter planning, firms are rethinking how they grow. 📖 Powered by insight from @Dayshape →
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The accountancy sector shifts focus from talent wars to operational optimisation, tech investment, and private equity influence.
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📉 The #BigFour are struggling with #AI adoption, says former @EYnews UK chair Hywel Ball. 🏢 “If you’re really big, cultural change is hard.”.📊 Only 34% of leaders have adopted agentic AI.🏃♂️🌍 UK should focus on adoption, not chasing Meta/OpenAI.
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Former EY UK chair discusses AI adoption challenges at the Big Four, highlighting how smaller firms are leading the way in the AI race.
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Middle England feels the pinch as the #Tax burden rises on middle-income earners and the wealthiest pay a smaller share. #TaxPolicy #TaxBurden #UKEconomy.
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A rising tax burden on middle-income earners finds the TaxPayers’ Alliance, with the wealthiest paying less & fewer opting to stay in the UK.
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🚨 @bankofengland cuts rates to 4% – the lowest since 2023. 📉 5th rate cut in a year.⚖️ Knife-edge 5-4 vote.📈 Inflation to rise to 4% in Sept.💬 Bailey: “Genuine uncertainty” about future rates.#BOE #InterestRates #Accountancy #Inflation
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Always curious and full of energy, Beagles turn every walk into an adventure 🐾🎉.
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