UK tech start-up vows to ‘do to Sage what Netflix did to Blockbuster’ April 10, 2025 When Netflix began quietly mailing DVDs to American homes in 1998, Blockbuster barely flinched. By the time it did, the game had changed. And, with its business model firmly based on late fees and physical stores, it was too late. Fast forward a quarter of a century, and UK tech company iplicit is hoping to [...]
HMRC v Snacks: Legal tax battles over the UK’s favourites March 28, 2025 There is one tax that has turned a biscuit into a legal battle and a marshmallow into a courtroom mystery, while causing confusion at businesses
MHA: Watchdog opens probe over audits of folded construction firm March 18, 2025 Accountancy watchdog launched an investigation into MHA for its audit of construction company in administration
EY planning senior partner layoffs – reports March 17, 2025 Big four firm EY is set to lay off dozens of senior partners in its most significant redundancy plan in decades amid a slowdown in consultancy spending
Carillion is ancient history. Seven years on, the audit profession has moved on January 15, 2025 Seven years on, the audit industry has moved on from Carillion. It's legislation that needs to catch up, writes ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance.
Big Four giant PwC names new Northern boss January 9, 2025 Big Four giant PwC has named its new Northern boss to succeed the incumbent who is retiring. Emma Suchland has been appointed as the firm’s new regional market lead for the North. She will take over from Armoghan Mohammed, who held the title of regional chair, who is to retire. Suchland joined the accountancy giant [...]
Grant Thornton UK partners green light private equity deal with Cinven December 16, 2024 Accountancy giant Grant Thornton UK partners have "unanimously voted in favour" of investment from private equity firm Cinven
Hill Dickinson capitalises on private equity’s surge in accountancy sector December 2, 2024 PE's growing presence in accountancy is driving demand for legal expertise, as firms like Hill Dickinson position themselves to capitalise
Sovereign Capital plans professional services mega-merger December 1, 2024 Sovereign Capital is set to merge seven of its regional professional services firm into one, according to reports. The private equity firm is planning to combine the regional accountants under the name Affinia, The Sunday Times revealed. Affinia is expected to make around £35m a year in sales cumulatively, and is aiming to double its [...]
EY to cut 150 UK consultants as division head steps down December 1, 2024 Big Four accountancy firm EY is set to cut 150 roles in its UK consultancy division and replace one of its most senior executives amid a slowdown in demand. Cuts in the 4,700-strong unit are expected to impact managers, senior managers and directors, it is understood, which are the highest-paid roles below partner level. Meanwhile, [...]