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 po...

4 days ago · For years, accounting firms built their businesses on stability. Tax filings, financial reporting, and audits were the profession’s foundation, predictable as a well-balanced ledger. But stability is starting to look like stagnation. Clients don’t just want accountants who can close the books. They want strategic partners—advisers who …

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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.

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 …

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 sold or acquired a firm ranked in the top 20.

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Ethics in accounting: Can firms restore public tru... Over the past five years, accounting firms have faced penalties exceeding $100 million globally for lapses tied to ethical breaches, according to a re...

Nov 27, 2024 · There has probably never been a more interesting or exciting time to be a financial controller. Long recognised as the ‘safe pair of hands’ that oversees accounting and reporting, the role of today’s financial controller is fast evolving; and they are becoming influential value creators who can co-pilot their business towards long-term success. The scale […]

Nov 18, 2024 · With an increasing number of financial inaccuracies stemming from overworked accounting teams, businesses are feeling the pressure of the ongoing talent shortage. In fact, 83% of senior leaders report struggling to find qualified accounting staff, which is leading to errors, delays, and increased operational risk. In this op-ed, Megan Weis, VP and General Manager of FAO Services at Personiv ...