Why CFOs should care about media rebates
Once the U.S. constitution had been established in 1789, Benjamin Franklin wrote: “In this world nothing can be certain except...
Advice & Best Practice
Are UK accountants more stressed than ever?
It goes without saying that accountancy is a stressful job. In general, it requires handling an inordinate amount of data...
The FRC has the bit between its teeth, here’s what you need to know
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) means business. A slew of fines and investigations in the wake of the many distressed...
Biggest cases of fraud this year (so far)
5. Timothy Bash Amount defrauded: Nearly £250,000 Timothy Bash was jailed for defrauding accountancy firm Lovewell Blake and its clients...
Collaborations between lawyers and accountants; the route to success for both clients and the advisers
Accountants and lawyers often need to work together, and particularly given our line of specialism at FS legal, we find...
Why is the UK falling behind on R and D spending?
The UK will not hit its research and development (R and D) spending target of 2.4% of GDP until 2053...
Balancing Act: Kindness and authority in the workplace – striking the perfect a balance for better management
In the cut-throat world of business, it’s easy to consider kindness a weakness, rather than a strength. After all, when...
Accountants – Have You Embraced Automation Yet?
Compared to most other industries, accounting hasn’t seen much in the way of innovation over the years. But this could...
Top secret: secure communications for accountants
If you’re an accountant, your main job is to help clients get their finances straight. But there’s a lot more...
Finding the route to auditor independence
Accounting firms have long understood the importance of demonstrating auditor independence, both in reality and in perception. It is well...
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Employer handed £350,000 fine for workplace pension failures
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has fined an unnamed company £350,000 for workplace pension failures. Employers are being warned by...
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