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Whether it’s a Big Four firm expanding its footprint or the launch of a new regional office, we report on the latest market entries, service line expansions, tech platforms and office openings in the accountancy sector. Our coverage is tailored to CFOs, finance directors, and accountants in practice who need to stay informed about emerging tools, competitive offerings, and innovations shaping the profession.
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Jul- 2025 -8 JulyBusiness
Quantify Advisors targets expansion after completing £150m in deals
Quantify Advisors, a corporate finance firm based in Aberdeen, is targeting further growth after advising on £150m in deals during its first year in business. Founded by corporate finance professionals Tom Faichnie and Melanie Clark, the firm has advised on 14 completed transactions, including advising Hero Brands on securing investment…
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4 JulyPeople Moves
Monahans appoints Joel Haft to lead new Internal Audit service
South West accountancy firm Monahans has appointed Joel Haft as head of internal audit, based in its Swindon office. Haft will lead the launch and development of a new internal audit service line, part of the firm’s strategy to grow its advisory offering. He joins from SS&C Financial Services, where…
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3 JulyPractice
Xeinadin launches new Cardiff hub
Xeinadin has established a new office in Cardiff, bringing together three long-established local firms to form a single and integrated hub. Serving as Xeinadin’s flagship office in South Wales, the new base will “make it easier for SMEs to access relevant advice from people who understand the region”, according to…
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3 JulyPeople Moves
S&W appoints new partner to deal advisory team
Professional services group S&W has appointed Tom Lewin as a partner in its advisory team to launch and lead a new financial services deal advisory arm within its corporate finance offering. Lewin joins from Investec Bank, where he was a managing director and established the firm’s financial services and fintech…
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Jun- 2025 -27 JuneAccounting Standards
ACCA announces redesigned accountancy qualification
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced a redesign of its flagship qualification, in a move it says reflects the evolving role of the accountancy profession. The new version of the ACCA Qualification, set to launch from mid-2027, aims to equip students with skills in sustainability, ethics and…
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26 JuneBusiness
ICAS welcomes gov’s sustainability-related consultations package
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has welcomed the launch of the Department for Business and Trade’s package of three sustainability-related consultations. The department has unveiled consultations on sustainability reporting standards, assurance of sustainability reporting and climate-related transition plan requirements, As a result, ICAS has urged stakeholders to…
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25 JuneCompanies
Deloitte named top 50 employer for gender equality
Deloitte UK has been named among The Times’ Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality for the 10th consecutive year. The annual list, compiled in partnership with Business in the Community (BITC), recognises organisations that demonstrate a sustained commitment to promoting gender equality in the workplace. Deloitte introduced a policy in…
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23 JunePractice
PM+M launches employee benefits service
PM+M has launched a new employee benefits service which aims to help businesses strengthen their employee benefits offering and improve the financial wellbeing of their teams. Developed by the firm’s financial planning team, the ‘Workplace Save and Protect’ service will address the growing challenge of attracting and retaining talent. The…
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18 JuneBusiness
Interpath appointed as Mighty Drinks administrator
Interpath Advisory managing directors James Clark and Howard Smith have been appointed as joint administrators to Watkins Drinks Limited, trading as Mighty Drinks following its failure to secure further investment. The Leeds-based firm, known for its pea protein and oat milk products, had been operating nationally, with stockists including major…
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12 JunePeople Moves
KPMG to kick-off process to elect its next global chair
KPMG is preparing to launch an election process to appoint its next global chair, with succession plans expected to be announced in the first half of 2026, according to Sky News. UK chief executive Jon Holt is considered a strong internal candidate to succeed Thomas. Holt, who took over the…
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