KPMG fined £1.25m by FRC over audit independence breaches in 2021 Carr’s Group review; partner Nick Plumb also sanctioned.

Azets promotes Claire Needham to regional managing director for Yorkshire and the North East as Russell Turner retires after 25 years with the firm.

Rachel Reeves unveils a major 2025 spending plan, triggering “spend now, tax later” concerns over NHS, housing and defence funding gaps.

ACCA urges the EU to simplify SFDR rules, citing excessive complexity and barriers to ESG adoption, especially for smaller ...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened consultation on a proposed UK version of a new global sustainability assurance standard, aiming to give local assurance providers a clearer framework ...

Over half of UK SMEs expect rising costs in the next quarter, and nearly half face cash flow issues. Expert tips to boost resilience.

East Sussex County Council considers £40k CIPFA review as it faces a projected £37m deficit and weighs potential application for Exceptional Financial Support.

QuickBooks laid out a clear path for accountants grappling with MTD, AI adoption, and evolving client expectations.

AI is reshaping accounting—freeing professionals from routine tasks and opening new strategic career paths for the future.

AI is transforming pharma, but ethical oversight and data governance are vital for responsible, secure, and effective ...

HMRC lost £47m in phishing scam that compromised 100,000 accounts. Officials say no taxpayers lost money, but MPs demand reforms.