Earnings
Our coverage on Earnings provides in-depth reporting on salary trends, pay structures, and compensation strategies within the UK accountancy profession. Accountancy Today analyses wage growth across roles—from junior accountants to senior partners—highlighting sector-specific trends and regional variations. We examine factors influencing earnings, such as economic conditions, regulatory changes, and market demand for specialised skills. Our editorial offers insights into how firms are adapting their remuneration practices to attract and retain top talent, ensuring competitiveness in a dynamic financial landscape.
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Jun- 2025 -25 JuneCorporate Finance
Gerald Edelman advises on Greenhouses Direct Limited acquisition
Gerald Edelman’s corporate finance team has advised Kantik Capital and Mirabel Group Limited on the acquisition of Greenhouses Direct Limited. The firm acted as a buy-side adviser, performing detailed financial and tax due diligence, reviewing working capital, net debt and forecast earnings, as well as providing general advice throughout the…
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20 JuneCompanies
Company insolvencies in England and Wales rise 8% in May
The number of registered company insolvencies in England and Wales rose to 2,238 in May 2025, according to the latest figures from the Insolvency Service. This represents an 8% increase from April 2025, when there were 2,074 insolvencies, and a 15% rise compared with May 2024, which saw 1,946 cases.…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchAccounting Standards
CFA calls for improvement of intangible assets disclosures
Accounting standard-setters should pursue a disclosure-first approach to make progress on the recognition of, and accounting for, intangible assets, The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center has suggested. According to a new report, by CFA Institute Research and Policy Center, investments in intangible assets, such as patents and brands, now…
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26 MarchEconomy
Chancellor resists calls for business relief in Spring Statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has resisted calls from businesses for relief ahead of the upcoming tax changes this April, as part of her Spring Statement today (26 March). UK businesses had been hopeful the chancellor would raise the relief rate for retail, hospitality, and leisure after cutting it to 40% in…
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20 MarchAccounting Firms
Menzies relocates its flagship headquarters to London
Menzies has unveiled plans to relocate its flagship headquarters to Bank in London, after more than 50 years in Woking, Surrey. The news comes as the group reported a 16% organic growth over the past two years and is set to reach £85m in revenue this financial year, doubling its…
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Feb- 2025 -11 FebruaryAccounting Firms
Evelyn Partners Sustainable MPS team adds three new funds
The Evelyn Partners Sustainable Managed Portfolio Service (MPS) team has added three new funds to its portfolios in its latest rebalance: Vanguard UK Government Bond, iShares up to 10 Years Gilts Index, and M&G Global Sustain Paris Aligned. The latest rebalance saw trades across all asset classes as the team…
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Jan- 2025 -24 JanuaryCorporate Finance
Moore Kingston Smith advises 2i on nFocus acquisition
Moore Kingston Smith has advised 2i Testing (2i), one of the leading software testing services providers, on the acquisition of nFocus Testing (nFocus), the longest established UK-owned testing consultancy. The acquisition, part of a wider buy and build strategy following investment from Rockpool last year, marks a milestone in 2i’s…
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberBusiness
Begbies Traynor HY PBT up 16% to £11.5m
Begbies Traynor has revealed that its adjusted profit-before-tax rose 16% to £11.5m for the six months ended 31 October 2024. It comes as the accountancy firms’ revenues grew 16% to £76.3m, up from £65.9m in the same period last year. Its adjusted EBITDA also rose 20% to £15.3m reflecting revenue…
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Nov- 2024 -12 NovemberBusiness
DSW Capital network revenues rise to £7.8m in H1 FY25
DSW Capital has reported H1 FY25 network revenues of £7.8m, an increase from £7.3m in H1 FY24. This resulted in total income from licensees of £1.1m (H1 FY24: £1.1m) and adjusted pre-tax profit of £0.1m (H1 FY24: £0.2m). The group attributed this positive performance to strong levels of M&A activity…
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8 NovemberLatest News
Mazuma acquires TI Accountancy following MazAcq launch
Mazuma has announced the successful acquisition of TI Accountancy, following the launch of MazAcq, a strategic expansion into the Mergers and Acquisitions market for the leading accountancy service provider. The inception of MazAcq follows research presented at Accountex London by Lucy Cohen, co-founder and CEO of Mazuma. The findings revealed…
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