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“Shoot now, pay later”: Fintech has become the latest gun control battleground
Guns don't kill people; payment companies kill people. A firestorm has erupted in Washington D.C. after lawmakers made that claim …
High-growth strategies for today’s accounting firms
Amid significant technological advances, modern accounting firms are navigating challenges including pricing and fee pressures, the necessity for accurate and …
FRC launches market study on NHS audit market
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced the launch of a comprehensive market study into the audit market for NHS …
Overburdened and burnt out, finance teams call out for automation
A new study suggests that 71% of UK-based finance professionals are reportedly experiencing burnout, with 72% planning to leave the …
FRC publishes latest Annual Enforcement Review
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its sixth Annual Enforcement Review which provides a summary of FRC enforcement activity for …
CIPFA study identifies solutions to England’s crumbling social care sector
The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) has launched a new report titled 'Managing Rising Demand in Adult …
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“Shoot now, pay later”: Fintech has become the latest gun control battleground
Guns don't kill people; payment companies kill people. A firestorm has erupted in Washington D.C. after lawmakers made that claim …
Accountants identify why clients are struggling to pay their tax bills
In a new study from Premium Credit, a leading provider of finance for companies and business owners' tax bills, 54% of …
FCA confirms plan to protect access to cash for consumers and small businesses
Banks and building societies will need to weigh up if local communities lack access to cash services, like branches and …
Sage: Accountant AI trailblazers to boost UK economy by £2bn
A study by Sage, together with Demos, reveals that the accounting industry is on the brink of significant transformation as …
The F&A skills gap is a threat to business resilience
Despite continuing news of redundancies in the finance and accountancy (F&A) sector across the past year, competition for skilled talent …
Corporate restructurings set to accelerate over the next two years
The volume of new corporate restructuring mandates is set to continue rising over the next two years as distressed companies …
IPSASB chair selection committee established
The Public Interest Committee (PIC) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) have announced the establishment of a search committee …
Debt relief orders drive rise in personal insolvency numbers
The number of individuals entering a personal insolvency procedure has risen for the third successive quarter in Q2 2024. Whilst …
ICAEW: Q1 public finances confirm ‘challenging’ finances for new government
The monthly public sector finances for June 2024 released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday 19 July 2024 reported …
FRC announces ‘significant’ update to the UK Stewardship Code
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has announced significant revisions to the UK Stewardship Code application process and committed to five …
Carbon markets: A new frontier for the tax function
By KPMG's Commodity and Carbon Trading Solutions team members, Richard Murray and Rebecca Tobin. The importance of carbon markets for companies …