Cloud Accounting
Our coverage on Cloud Accounting examines the transformative impact of cloud-based technologies on the UK accountancy profession. Accountancy Today reports on the adoption trends, with nearly half of UK accounting practices fully embracing cloud-based software, and an additional 34% operating a hybrid model. We analyse the benefits driving this shift, including enhanced accessibility, improved productivity, and real-time collaboration between accountants and clients . Our editorial also explores the role of cloud accounting in ensuring compliance with regulations such as Making Tax Digital, and its influence on strategic planning and client service delivery . This coverage provides accountants, partners, and firm leaders with insights into leveraging cloud technologies for operational efficiency and growth.
-
Jul- 2025 -7 JulyBusiness
Wilson Partners picks Iplicit to overhaul finance functions
Wilson Partners has partnered with cloud accounting provider Iplicit to overhaul its finance function ahead of a planned expansion. The firm aims to double its annual turnover to £60m within two years through a mix of organic growth and acquisitions. It has selected Iplicit to provide a centralised platform capable…
Read More » -
2 JulyPeople Moves
PKF Francis Clark promotes record 13 new directors
PKF Francis Clark has promoted 13 new directors across its tax, audit, business advisory, corporate finance, marketing and people teams – the largest number in the firm’s history. The promotions span the accountancy firm’s offices in Exeter, Torquay, Truro, Salisbury and Poole, and reflect what chief executive Paul Crocker described…
Read More » -
Apr- 2025 -2 AprilPeople Moves
PM+M announces 20 promotions across the firm
PM+M has made 20 promotions across the firm, including Samantha Whittle who has been made a director in the financial planning team, and Kathryn Rigbye who is now a director in the people team.Other promotions include two new senior advisers, Mohammed Patel (accounting and advisory) and Steven Flores (cloud accounting). …
Read More » -
Mar- 2025 -10 MarchFeatures
100 years and growing: Duncan & Toplis’ legacy, expansion, and future
Founded by accountants Stanley Duncan and Eric Toplis, accountancy firm Duncan and Toplis is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Taking us back to the genesis of the company, the duo worked for the firm Mellors, Basden and Mellors in Nottingham and decided to form their own business in 1925.…
Read More » -
Feb- 2025 -12 FebruaryAccounting Firms
Xeinadin acquires CB Reid Limited
Xeinadin has acquired accountancy firm CB Reid Limited, less than one month after its acquisition of Landmark. CB Reid specialises in providing accountancy, financial and taxation expertise to individuals, businesses, corporations, public bodies, charities and professional practices, and has a particular focus on start-up businesses. The Dorchester-based firm provides clients with…
Read More » -
4 FebruaryCompanies
Thomas Coombs expands across Yorkshire with three new locations
Yorkshire-based accountancy firm Thomas Coombs has expanded its portfolio with the opening of its new offices in York, Hull and Sheffield. The news comes off the back of the announcement of two new director appointments on 1 January, as the firm continues to grow and expand. Each new office will…
Read More » -
Jan- 2025 -28 JanuaryBusiness
Iplicit secures £25m investment
Cloud accounting software platform Iplicit has revealed that it has secured a £25m investment from One Peak. This marks the company’s first external institutional funding round and will be used to significantly accelerate its product development and fuel growth. Since its launch in 2019, Iplicit has grown to serve over…
Read More » -
Dec- 2024 -5 DecemberNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 05/12/2024
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) acknowledged positive investment plans in the Scottish budget but criticized its lack of long-term solutions. CEO Bruce Cartwright called it a “relief” that no additional income tax bands were introduced, though he described the budget as uninspiring, failing to address structural reforms…
Read More » -
5 DecemberPeople Moves
Champion Accountants strengthens tax, planning and audit teams
North West accountancy and advisory group, Champion Accountants, has bolstered its expertise with three appointments across its tax planning, audit, and accountancy departments. The new additions include Dale Swift as senior tax planning manager in Manchester, Heather Stockton as senior manager in Chester, and Liam Thompson as audit and accounts…
Read More » -
Sep- 2024 -9 SeptemberAccounting Firms
PM+M appoints 10 new apprentices in 2024 intake
PM+M has appointed 10 new apprentices who will now be working across the firm’s various divisions, marking the second year in a row that 10 apprenticeships have been offered. Working across the Blackburn and Bury offices and joining the audit, accounting and cloud accounting teams is: Adam Ball, Isabelle Parkinson,…
Read More »
