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KPMG fined £1.25m by FRC over audit independence breaches in 2021 Carr’s Group review; partner Nick Plumb also sanctioned.
ACCA urges the EU to simplify SFDR rules, citing excessive complexity and barriers to ESG adoption, especially for smaller ...
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.
East Sussex County Council is preparing to bring in outside accounting firepower as it confronts a mounting fiscal crisis. The local authority is considering commissioning the Chartered Institute of ...
Over half of UK SMEs expect rising costs in the next quarter, and nearly half face cash flow issues. Expert tips to boost resilience.
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 ...
FRC proposes UK version of ISSA 5000 for voluntary use, aiming to standardise sustainability assurance across UK firms from December 2026.
HMRC lost £47m in phishing scam that compromised 100,000 accounts. Officials say no taxpayers lost money, but MPs demand reforms.