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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 …
Study: Clients increasingly turn to advisers because of HMRC helpline delays
HMRC helpline delays are driving more clients to seek help from financial advisers with their tax planning, new research from …
ACCA survey: Audit profession ‘at a crossroad in the fight for talent’
A survey conducted by accountancy bodies ACCA and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), supported by a series …
Speakers announced for Accountex London 2024
Accountex London is returning in the Spring, on 15-16 May 2024. London’s ExCeL is expected to welcome over ten thousand …
Turning point on the horizon for UK economy as services and manufacturing outlook improves
UK business output and confidence grew in February as hiring intentions continued to decline to a new decade low, according …
Deloitte: Business leaders confident that dealmaking will rebound throughout 2024
More business leaders are prioritising sales of parts of their portfolio this year, indicating that the dealmaking market is likely …
“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 …
AFRC welcomes the Government’s support for a funding injection
The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) has announced that it 'welcomes' the government’s proposal for its non-recurrent commitment of …
UK’s FRC 2024-25 plan and budget published
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its plan and budget for 2024-25 which outlines its priorities to support …
Profession reacts to apprenticeship reforms announced by the UK Government
In his first economic speech since the Spring Budget, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak set out a major package of …
KPMG: UK economy emerging from the doldrums
Although economic activity has picked up since the start of the year, the outlook remains weak by historical standards. GDP …
FRC welcomes the UK government’s plans to legislate following Non-Financial Reporting Review
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has welcomed the culmination of first phase of the government’s review of non-financial reporting requirements for …
PCAOB sanctions three partners of KPMG China for violations of audit standards
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has announced a settled disciplinary order sanctioning Choi Chung Chuen, Ma Hong Chao, and …
Regulatory pressure intensifies around governance and financial resilience for financial services firms
KPMG UK has launched the fourth edition of its Financial Services Regulatory Barometer, providing a biannual measure of the regulatory …
HMRC announces U-turn on the closure of its self-assessment phone line
The UK's HMRC has announced that it is reversing its plans to close self-assessment helpline services for six months a …
Nurturing the next generation of talent in accounting and finance
In common with other professions and business functions, accounting and finance is facing a demographic challenge that is becoming more …
UK’s FRC launces market study on sustainability assurance
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a market study to examine the UK market for sustainability assurance services. The …