Independent Firm
Our coverage on independent firms focuses on the growth strategies, client service models, and market positioning of accountancy practices operating outside the national and Big Four networks. Accountancy Today reports on the achievements, challenges, and strategic initiatives of regional and owner-managed firms delivering audit, tax, and advisory services across the UK. We analyse how independent firms compete on specialism, local knowledge, and partner-led relationships, as well as their role in supporting SMEs and family-owned businesses. Our editorial also explores succession planning, talent retention, and branding within the independent firm segment. This coverage provides accountants, managing partners, and advisers with valuable insight into the agility and impact of independently run practices in today’s professional services landscape.
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Jun- 2025 -11 JuneBusiness
Albert Goodman revenues surge 11% in FY25
South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman has reported record-breaking FY25 results as it achieved 11% revenue growth in the last 12 months. The Taunton-headquartered firm, which started the year with the opening of its new premises in Yeovil, also received an uptick in new clients, with a 25% increase in…
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Apr- 2025 -22 AprilPeople Moves
Bishop Fleming appoints new audit partner
Bishop Fleming has appointed Stuart Crisp as audit partner to its Bristol office. Crisp was previously audit partner at Bristol independent firm Corrigan, and strengthens Bishop Fleming’s Bristol-based team as demand for the firm’s audit services increases, most notably in its owner managed business market. He brings over 25 years…
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Mar- 2025 -3 MarchBusiness
Hurst unveils plans to double in size
Hurst, an independent firm based in the North-West, has revealed plans to double in size, including aims to reach £20m in turnover by 2028. The firm plans to achieve this by growing its national client base, extensive recruitment and new service lines to support its ambitions, alongside a multimillion-pound investment…
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Jan- 2025 -8 JanuaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 8/1/2025
Blackstone has announced a significant investment in Citrin Cooperman, acquiring a stake from New Mountain Capital and valuing the firm at over $2 billion. Founded in 1979, Citrin Cooperman offers tax, advisory, and accounting services to over 15,000 clients worldwide. This deal follows New Mountain’s 2021 acquisition, which valued the…
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8 JanuaryPeople Moves
Kilsby Williams appoints new partner
Newport-based independent firm Kilsby Williams has announced the appointment of Anne Smith as partner. Smith began her career with KPMG, qualifying as a chartered accountant and later as a chartered tax adviser. She is also a committee member of the local south Wales branch of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.…
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Dec- 2024 -5 DecemberLatest News
Larking Gowen appoints new partner to Colchester office
Larking Gowen has appointed Dawn Lay-Flurrie as partner in the firm’s Colchester office with a remit to further strengthen accountancy and business advisory services on offer in the Essex region. Lay-Flurrie has more than 30 years’ experience in accountancy and advisory firms in Essex, and has worked at partner level…
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3 DecemberPeople Moves
Clive Owen appoints new tax director
Clive Owen, the independent accountancy firm, has further strengthened its York office with the appointment of an experienced tax director. Angela Mikola has joined the firm, which operates from offices in York, Darlington, Durham, Middlesbrough, and most recently, Newcastle, following a successful career at Big Four, regional and national practices.…
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Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberPeople Moves
Wright Vigar announces two promotions
Wright Vigar, an independent firm based across the East Midlands, has announced two senior promotions. Steve Newman has been promoted to the position of board director while Ollie Martin has been appointed as the office director at Sleaford. Newman previously served as a board director at Hobsons for five years…
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7 OctoberAdministrations
Quantuma administrators appointed to UK arm of US law firm
Quantuma has been appointed joint administrators of Armstrong Teasdale Ltd, the UK based operations of US headquartered law firm, Armstrong Teasdale LLP. Armstrong Teasdale acquired its first office outside of the US in 2021 with its acquisition of London based independent firm, Kerman Legal Services Limited. Some 57 people were…
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Sep- 2024 -9 SeptemberPeople Moves
Robb Ferguson adds five graduate trainees
Robb Ferguson, the Glasgow-based, independent firm of Chartered Accountants, has hired five graduate trainee-chartered accountants to its team. The five will embark on a training program to become ICAS (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland) CA’s, “further strengthening the firm’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the fields of accountancy,…
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