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Grant Thornton UK names Ed Hammond and Camilla de Bernhard as directors

Grant Thornton UK names Ed Hammond and Camilla de Bernhard as directors

PKF Brenson Lawlor completes merger with N. O’Carroll & Company

PKF Brenson Lawlor completes merger with N. O’Carroll & Company

Leonard Curtis appoints associate director in Manchester

Leonard Curtis appoints associate director in Manchester

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Cybersecurity

Our coverage on cybersecurity focuses on the threats, regulatory requirements, and risk management strategies shaping data protection and digital resilience within the UK accountancy sector. Accountancy Today reports on cyber incidents, guidance from regulatory bodies, and emerging risks affecting firms’ operational integrity and client confidentiality. We analyse how accountants are responding to ransomware, phishing, and data breach risks, as well as the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks and staff training protocols. Our editorial also explores the intersection of cybersecurity with audit quality, digital transformation, and practice management. This coverage equips accountants, compliance officers, and firm leaders with the insight needed to safeguard sensitive financial information in an increasingly digital profession.

Cybersecurity

Our coverage on cybersecurity focuses on the threats, regulatory requirements, and risk management strategies shaping data protection and digital resilience within the UK accountancy sector. Accountancy Today reports on cyber incidents, guidance from regulatory bodies, and emerging risks affecting firms’ operational integrity and client confidentiality. We analyse how accountants are responding to ransomware, phishing, and data breach risks, as well as the implementation of cybersecurity frameworks and staff training protocols. Our editorial also explores the intersection of cybersecurity with audit quality, digital transformation, and practice management. This coverage equips accountants, compliance officers, and firm leaders with the insight needed to safeguard sensitive financial information in an increasingly digital profession.

BDO advises LDC on UBDS Group investment

The accountancy firm acts on private equity backing for the digital transformation consultancy

UK CEOs increase M&A activity to accelerate AI transformation, EY finds

Nearly nine in 10 executives plan M&A deals within the next year as artificial intelligence…

CPD in 2026: turning obligation into opportunity

By Jonathan Barber, UK executive director of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Kreston Global names Tyna Adediran as Advisory Services Group chair

In her new role, Adediran will oversee advisory heads in sectors including corporate…

ACCA launches technology certificate series for finance professionals

Individuals have the option to enrol in the full series or select specific certificates…

How accountants can lead the way on cybersecurity in 2026

By Jonathan Barber, the UK executive director of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA)

Xeinadin sale collapses as investor appetite cools

Some buyers are now taking a more cautious view on pricing in the sector.

LAVA more than doubles European private equity fees in 2025

London-based M&A advisory LAVA Advisory Partners has more than doubled its fee income…

Henderson Loggie promotes direct training route for school leavers

Henderson Loggie is encouraging pupils, parents and career advisors to consider direct entry…

EY: Half of UK financial board appointments bring tech expertise

More than half of new board directors appointed to UK financial services firms over the past…
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