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NAO appoints two executive directors

The National Audit Office (NAO) has announced the appointment of Verity Prime and Laura Lucking as new executive directors.  They will be responsible for overseeing the watchdog’s work on areas such as infrastructure, transport, major projects, defence, energy and net zero.  They join from The National Lottery Community Fund where…

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Forvis Mazars appoints James Gilbey as UK CEO

Forvis Mazars has announced James Gilbey as its next UK CEO, following a vote by the firm’s UK Partners. Effective 15 February 2025, Gilbey will be responsible for leading a team of over 3,300 people across 14 offices with a remit to lead the firm for a four-year period. Gilbey…

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Forvis Mazars UK renews partnership with IntoUniversity

Forvis Mazars and one of the UK’s leading education charities, IntoUniversity, have announced the third year of their official partnership which sees Forvis Mazars support efforts to increase social mobility for young people facing disadvantage. The partnership, which aims to increase access to education and promote social mobility, has already…

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Today’s news in brief – 24/9/2024

PwC has appointed Darren Ketteringham as its UK leader of industry for Financial Services. Ketteringham, a partner for 19 years, has spent three decades working in the banking and capital markets sectors. He previously led PwC’s banking and capital markets consulting practice and served as COO on the Lehman UK…

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Today’s news in brief – 23/9/2024

PwC has appointed Darren Ketteringham as its UK leader of industry for Financial Services. Ketteringham, a partner for 19 years, has spent three decades working in the banking and capital markets sectors. He previously led PwC’s banking and capital markets consulting practice and served as COO on the Lehman UK…

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Forvis Mazars appoints seven new partners

Forvis Mazars has promoted seven partners across the firm’s offices in London, Manchester and Milton Keynes.  The new partners work across Advisory and Consulting, Audit, Accounting and Outsourcing Solutions and Tax. In the London office, Diego Fernandez is going to deliver quality and technical support for audits in wealth and…

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FRC warns BDO and Forvis Mazars over audit performance

BDO and Forvis Mazars have been warned by the FRC that they may be prevented from signing off the accounts of their biggest clients should their audit work not improve following its annual audit survey. The FRC has reprimanded the two firms after it found that their work was “significantly…

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Mazars forms new $5bn global network with Forvis

Mazars has announced it has formed a new global network with Forvis, a top ranked firm in the United States, creating a joint entity with revenues of over $5bn (£3.9bn). Mazars first agreed the move with Forvis as part of a deal to create a global audit and advisory network…

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Mazars commits to net zero goals and social mobility in new sustainability report

Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, highlighting the organisation’s dedication and commitment to net zero and social mobility. The report details Mazars’ progress on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals and outlines strategic priorities for the year ahead. Understanding the need…

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Mazars UK revenues rise by 16% to £335m in FY23

Mazars, the international audit, tax and advisory firm, has reported a 16% increase in UK revenue to £335m and a 13% increase in global revenue to €2.8bn (£2.39bn) for the year ended August 2023. Ahead of the formation of Forvis Mazars on 1 June 2024 Mazars has made significant investments…

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