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Here’s How Mid-Tier Accounting Firms Are Feeling About the Talent Crisis and Remote Work

Going Concern

Last week, I wrote a way too long piece on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)’s recent report “ Evolution of mid-tier accountancy firms.” And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, the accounting profession is reactive and scared of taking big risks for a reason.

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Here’s How Mid-Tier Accounting Firms Are Feeling About Private Equity and M&A

Going Concern

As mentioned in this week’s news brief, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) put together a snazzy little report on the state of mid-tier firms based on a survey of managing partners. They’re comprised of risk-averse accountants after all. Get over it. So this is interesting.

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First AML partners with Mercia to enhance anti-money laundering compliance support for accounting firms

Accounting Insight

First AML , the global scaleup which streamlines the entire anti-money laundering (AML) onboarding and compliance process, has today announced a new partnership with Mercia Group LTD , one of the leading providers of CPD training, assessments, compliance and marketing services to the UK&I accountancy profession.

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Top 35 Accounting Firm BHP streamlines compliance and boosts operational efficiency with First AML

Accounting Insight

BHP , one of the largest independent firms of Chartered Accountants in the North of England, has chosen anti-money laundering tech platform First AML to streamline compliance and boost operational efficiency as it scales rapidly. This is crucial as we continue on our growth trajectory.” Find out more about First AML here.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Big 4 Firms Hate Going Concern (Warnings, That Is); Being a Whistleblower Blows | 5.20.24

Going Concern

PwC is facing legal action claiming the accountancy firm is liable for the alleged rape of a graduate employee following after-work drinks. And the larger firms with more than 100 public clients will have to have an outsider on their board evaluating quality control. Find it, and other ICPAS insights, here.

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Albert Goodman celebrate being the best UK accountancy firm to work for in the latest Best Companies list

Accounting Insight

Regional chartered accountancy firm Albert Goodman has featured in the Best Companies 2022 list as the best accountancy firm to work for in the UK which was revealed during the Best Companies live event on Friday 20 May by TV and sports presenter, Dan Walker.

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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: CPA Numbers Are Abysmal; PwC Blocked Government Inquiry | 5.30.23

Going Concern

FT dropped this over the weekend : Candidate numbers for US accountancy exams drop to lowest in 17 years New figures from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants showed the shortage of CPA candidates that has plagued the profession in recent years worsened in 2022, dashing hopes for a quick rebound from the pandemic.

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