Forecast
Our coverage on Forecast delivers expert-driven outlooks on financial trends, sector performance, and economic conditions influencing the UK accountancy profession. Accountancy Today reports on firm revenue projections, industry growth forecasts, and macroeconomic indicators relevant to strategic planning, advisory services, and client reporting. Tailored for accountants, partners, and firm leaders, our insights support forward-thinking decisions in areas such as budgeting, resourcing, tax planning, and risk management.
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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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17 JunePeople Moves
Wbg doubles graduate recruitment in external audit team
The external audit team of Wbg is recruiting 10 graduates to its growing team this summer, doubling the annual intake of five graduates it has recruited over the last three years. The Scottish firm’s external audit department will hit 40 staff members over the coming months, up from a team…
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2 JunePeople Moves
Wbg to recruit seven graduates to internal audit team
Scottish firm Wbg has announced that it will be recruiting seven graduates to its internal audit team following “significant growth” in the past few years. The recruitment has been made possible by the fact that the firm’s internal audit fee income has doubled over the last three years from £900k…
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May- 2025 -15 MayEconomy
UK economy grows by more than expected 0.7% in Q1
The UK economy performed better than expected in the first quarter of the year, with GDP growing by 0.7% between January and March, following a 0.1% rise the prior quarter.This was ahead of analysts’ expectations, who had forecast a growth of 0.6% for the period. According to the Office for…
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12 MayFeatures
How AI is modernising procurement in 2025
Artificial intelligence has evolved from a futuristic concept to a transformative force revolutionising how organisations approach procurement worldwide. The technology offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and build more resilient supply chains. For accountancy professionals, this evolution presents opportunities to strengthen financial oversight and deliver more strategic value…
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilFeatures
How accountants are rising to the challenge of CFOs’ new priorities
As UK CFOs adopt a more defensive stance amid ongoing economic turbulence, the ripple effects are reshaping the role of accountants like never before. The latest Deloitte CFO Survey confirms what many in the industry have been feeling for months: finance leaders are prioritising cost control and taking fewer risks,…
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Mar- 2025 -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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21 MarchEconomy
UK regional economic gap to widen in next three years, EY says
The UK regional economic gap is set to widen over the next three years, according to the EY UK Regional Economic Forecast 2025. The UK overall is expected to see annual average Gross Value Added (GVA) growth of 1.6% between 2025 and 2028 as the combined impact of rising real…
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19 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 19/3/2025
The PCAOB has appointed new members to its Investor Advisory Group (IAG) and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group (SEIAG) for two-year terms. These groups provide perspectives on standards, emerging issues, and investor interests to ensure accurate, independent audit reports. Notable IAG appointees include Steven R. Grey and Satyam Khanna,…
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19 MarchBusiness
Scotland to see slowest GVA of 1.4% between 2025 and 2028
Scotland is expected to see the slowest Gross Value Added (GVA) growth at 1.4% among the devolved administrations, while all regions of the UK are expected to see steady economic growth over the next three years, according to the EY 2025 Regional Economic Forecast. Although Scotland is ahead of the…
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