Panel
Our coverage on panels focuses on accountancy professionals’ participation in expert forums, regulatory committees, disciplinary tribunals, and advisory boards that shape the governance and future direction of the UK profession. Accountancy Today reports on appointments to FRC, HMRC, ICAEW, and other industry panels, as well as firm-led roundtables and expert working groups addressing audit reform, tax policy, ESG, and corporate governance. We analyse how these panels influence standard-setting, policy development, and stakeholder engagement across the profession. Our editorial also explores the significance of panel representation for firms seeking to influence sector-wide best practice and thought leadership. This coverage provides accountants, partners, and compliance professionals with insight into the key voices shaping the accountancy agenda.
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Jul- 2025 -7 JulyPeople Moves
Forvis Mazars partner joins IFRS interpretations panel
Forvis Mazars partner Claire Dusser was appointed to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Interpretations Committee earlier this month. The committee, which works with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), aims to foster consistent application of IFRS accounting standards. It comprises 14 members from around the world with experience and…
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Jun- 2025 -24 JuneAccounting Standards
ICAS calls for bold action to secure Scotland’s public finances
Panellists at an event hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) warned that without a coherent roadmap, efforts to secure Scotland’s economic future risk falling short. Held on 19 June, the event – Scotland’s Fiscal Future – marked 10 years of devolved taxation and brought together economists…
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13 JuneBusiness
Armstrong Watson payroll chief receives national recognition
Karen Thomson, head of payroll at Armstrong Watson, has been recognised among the UK’s most influential payroll and reward professionals. Thomson has been named to the 2025 Partner 50 list by Reward Strategy – an exclusive ranking that highlights the top 1% of professionals working in payroll service provision. The…
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May- 2025 -1 MayPeople Moves
Evelyn Partners appoints new non-exec director
The board of Evelyn Partners has announced the appointment of Sean Hagerty as a new independent non-executive director. Hagerty is an experienced senior executive in the financial services industry, whose career has spanned chief executive positions, senior strategy roles, product development, sales and marketing. He spent 27 years at the…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilPractice
AAT to offer ‘record’ number of bursaries through 2025 scheme
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has launched its AAT Bursary for 2025, with the highest ever number of bursaries on offer. Last year, AAT doubled the number of bursaries offered to 40 bursaries, and this year will award a “record” 50 bursaries, providing comprehensive financial support to those from…
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1 AprilPeople Moves
Shaw Gibbs appoints Angus MacGregor as chief people officer
Shaw Gibbs has appointed Angus as its new chief people officer (CPO). The accountancy practice, which provides solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England, said MacGregor brings a wealth of experience from three decades in the financial services and legal sectors as both a legal…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchPractice Regulation
ACCA and ACFE team up to combat fraud
ACCA and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in key areas to combat business fraud, including thought leadership research and learning. The partnership will build on existing thought leadership collaboration, including on an upcoming ACCA report on combatting fraud, to…
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12 MarchNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 12/3/2025
Deloitte has named Suresh Kanwar as the new UK Financial Services managing partner, effective 1 March. Kanwar, who also joins Deloitte UK’s executive team, has over 25 years of experience advising major financial institutions. Previously, he led Deloitte UK’s Banking and Capital Markets team and was a managing director at…
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12 MarchPeople Moves
Forvis Mazars appoints new accounting and outsourcing partner
Forvis Mazars has announced the appointment of Lisa Pennington as an accounting and outsourcing partner in its UK healthcare and life sciences team. Based in the firm’s Manchester office, Pennington joined in 2023 and has led on supporting and developing year-end compliance and advisory services for a range of medical…
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Feb- 2025 -4 FebruaryPeople Moves
PSAA appoints new board members
The Public Sector Audit Appointments (PSAA) company has announced the appointment of Alan Edwards, Irene Asare and Liz Murrall as directors on the board and of Adrian Lythgo as independent member on the audit committee. Current directors Fraser McKinlay and Marta Phillips are stepping down from the board on 28…
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