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Crime
HMRC raises millions from tax-dodging puppy farmers
More than £5m has been raised by an HMRC taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders who were selling pups on the…
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Audit
Grant Thornton under scrutiny for Sports Direct audit
Grant Thornton is facing scrutiny from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) its Sports Direct accounts. According to The Times, the…
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Companies
A third of chartered accountants feel stressed every day
The accountancy profession is in the grip of a mental health crisis, with a new study finding that 31% of…
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Companies
Company insolvencies reach five-year high
New figures from the Insolvency Service show the first quarter of 2019 had the second highest underlying level of insolvencies…
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Accounting Firms
Johnston Carmichael adds to corporate finance team in Aberdeen
Johnston Carmichael, Scotland’s largest independent accountancy and business advisory firm, has strengthened its corporate finance offering across the north of…
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Accounting Firms
RMT invests in expansion with 10 new recruits
RMT Accountants and Business Advisors has brought in 10 new recruits in an effort to scale up resources across all…
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Accounting Firms
AAB appoints three specialist tax directors
Chartered accountants and business advisors, Anderson, Anderson and Brown (AAB), has announced three internal promotions to specialist tax director roles.…
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Corporate Tax
UK businesses paid nearly £200bn in tax last year
Businesses paid £196bn in taxes in 2018/19, up from £188bn last year, new analysis by the Confederation of British Industry…
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Advice & Best Practice
Timekeeping and talent retention – the intrinsic link
The skills gap within the accountancy industry is increasing at an alarming rate. According to a recent study, 60% of…
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Audit
French Connection drops KPMG after 25 years and appoints Mazars
Fashion retail brand French Connection Group has appointed Mazars as the company’s auditor, replacing Big Four firm KPMG who held…
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