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Jan 7, 2025 · As 2025 dawns, accountants find themselves at the heart of an economy still navigating the aftershocks of a global pandemic, seismic political shifts, and eroding institutional trust. From spearheading economic recovery to upskilling for the digital future, the profession stands uniquely positioned to drive stability in an uncertain world. But are accountants ready to …

Jan 16, 2025 · Lessons worth carrying into 2025 As the dust settles on 2024, Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), reflects on a year shaped by policy changes, AI advancements, and the rise of sustainability reporting.

22 hours ago · The UK has entered 2025 at a crossroads. While global growth is set to continue at a modest pace, Britain faces a far more delicate balancing act. With GDP growth forecasts hovering at 1.3% for the year—a downgrade from earlier projections—the economy remains fragile . Business confidence has slumped to its lowest level on record, according […]

2 days ago · “46% of UK organisations have been asked for carbon data in the past year,” says Joanna Auburn, Co-Founder of Trace. “The demand is there. The opportunity is yours.” The Readiness Gap The accounting industry’s readiness to address climate reporting falls significantly short of the opportunities. The report reveals a striking gap in preparedness: 67% of accountants feel unprepared to ...

Celebrating excellence in accountancy practice, the Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023 spotlights top accountancy firms in the UK.

About Accountancy Age Accountancy Age is the publication for accountants working in practice in the UK. Launched in 1969, Accountancy Age provides essential technical insight across a range of issues affecting the UK accounting profession. It provides invaluable insights and exclusive interviews examining the most innovative applications that help accountancy leaders manage their practices and ...

Dec 10, 2024 · The number of firms that have bought or sold part of a firm in the last financial year has risen to 35. Accountancy Age’s Top 50+50 Rankings, in partnership with Source Advisors, saw the number of firms falling into this category rise from 33 to 36. In 2023, almost 25% of those reporting they had […]

Dec 2, 2024 · Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024: Evelyn Partners pips Grant Thornton to the post Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2024 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK. Brought to you in partnership with Source Advisors, previously known as GovGrant in the UK.

Nov 12, 2024 · Each month, Accountancy Age delivers a comprehensive update on the key people moves and promotions that have taken place among the UK accountancy market’s top 100 firms.