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Enforcement

Our coverage on Enforcement examines regulatory actions and disciplinary proceedings affecting UK accountancy firms and professionals. Accountancy Today reports on enforcement activities by bodies such as the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), highlighting cases involving audit failures, breaches of professional standards, and non-compliance with tax obligations. We provide insights into recent sanctions, including fines and bans imposed on firms and individuals, and analyze the implications of these actions for audit quality, corporate governance, and professional accountability. This coverage supports accountants, partners, and compliance officers in understanding the evolving enforcement landscape and its impact on the accountancy profession.

Enforcement

Our coverage on Enforcement examines regulatory actions and disciplinary proceedings affecting UK accountancy firms and professionals. Accountancy Today reports on enforcement activities by bodies such as the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), highlighting cases involving audit failures, breaches of professional standards, and non-compliance with tax obligations. We provide insights into recent sanctions, including fines and bans imposed on firms and individuals, and analyze the implications of these actions for audit quality, corporate governance, and professional accountability. This coverage supports accountants, partners, and compliance officers in understanding the evolving enforcement landscape and its impact on the accountancy profession.

FRC investigates EY over Shell audit

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened an investigation into EY’s audit of Shell,…

Companies House to raise fees from February 2026

Companies House will raise a range of statutory fees from 1 February 2026 as part of plans…

Half of accountants not proactively looking for fraud, ACCA finds

Nearly half of accountants are not proactively looking for fraud in their work, according to…

How AML oversight is changing for professional services

The UK government officially confirmed on 21 October its intention to transfer anti-money…

FRC opens consultation on overhaul of audit enforcement process

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a public consultation on changes to the…
Accountants report rise in clients struggling with tax bills

Accountants report rise in clients struggling with tax bills

Accountants and financial advisers are increasingly seeing clients struggle to pay tax…

Why the EU’s AI code matters to accountants in the UK

The European Union’s AI Code of Practice was officially released on 10 July, and has already…

FCA fines Neil Woodford and firm £46m over failed fund

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined former fund manager Neil Woodford and his…

FRC launches probe into Deloitte’s audits of Glencore

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened an investigation into Deloitte’s audits of…

Redefining misconduct: how the FCA is policing financial culture

The Financial Conduct Authority is drawing a new regulatory threshold. From September 2026,…
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