Accountancy Age

Accountancy Age is a specialized magazine targeting accountants and finance professionals in the UK. It was published in print from 1969 until 2011, boasting a circulation of over 60,000 copies. In May 2011, it transitioned to an online-only format. Starting in March 2012, Accountancy Age switched from being a free resource to a subscription-based service, offering unlimited access for a fee. However, readers can still access a limited number of articles without charge.

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English

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#337467

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#47565

Finance/Accounting and Auditing

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Why going paperless is now a strategic move for accountancy firms

4 days ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

With growing pressure on accountancy firms to modernise their operations and align with sustainability objectives, the shift to paperless audit systems is proving to be more than a digital upgrade. It’s fast becoming a strategic and reputational imperative.
New corporate fraud offence to take effect in September—what firms must know - Accountancy Age

1 week ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

UK accountancy firms and their clients face a tightening of corporate liability rules from 1 September 2025, when the new offence of Failure to Prevent Fraud comes into force under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA).
Why expense systems are failing UK staff in 2025

1 week ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

A new Airwallex report–Reimbursement Frustrations–has highlighted the growing disconnect between employee expense expectations and reality in the UK, with outdated reimbursement processes now creating measurable financial strain for many workers—and increasing risk for employers. The findings, based on a 2025 survey of 2,000 UK employees, reveal that 43% of workers have encountered financial difficulty while waiting for expenses to be reimbursed.
EY under investigation for role in Post Office audit during crisis period

1 week ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into EY’s audits of the Post Office, focusing on the period from March 2015 to March 2018—a time when the organisation was embroiled in the Horizon software controversy that has since become the most significant miscarriage of justice in British legal history. The inquiry will assess whether EY, one of the UK’s Big Four accountancy firms, met the auditing standards applicable during that time.
Grant Thornton partners paid £682k as Cinven deal closes

1 week ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

Partner payouts at Grant Thornton UK rose to an average of £682,000 in 2024, following the completion of a landmark private equity deal with Cinven—the largest such investment in the UK accountancy sector to date. The firm confirmed on Tuesday that the transaction had formally closed, triggering what it described as an “exceptional” £39 million bonus for staff, in addition to performance-related pay.
UK accountant confidence rises from record low, but caution persists

1 week ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

Confidence among UK accountants has edged up in the first quarter of 2025, following a historic low at the end of last year, according to the latest Global Economic Conditions Survey (GECS) from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
UK’s young accountants lead surge in self-employed practices

1 week ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

A rising trend of young, qualified accountants establishing their own firms is reshaping the UK’s accounting landscape. According to new data from the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the number of licensed accountants—those qualified to run their own businesses—has surged by 59% over the past seven years, with a significant spike among under-34s.
Q&A: Menzies’ Simon Massey on why audit automation isn’t about replacing people

1 week ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

When Simon Massey became Managing Partner at Menzies three and a half years ago, he didn’t anticipate his role would involve overseeing the introduction of AI-powered automation into one of accountancy’s most traditional bastions: the statutory audit. But fast forward to 2025, and the firm has taken a clear stance — not just on how to stay relevant, but how to stay human.
EY fined £4.9m for failing to meet standards in Thomas Cook audit

2 weeks ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined EY nearly £5m for “serious breaches of standards” in its audits of Thomas Cook’s financial statements for the years 2017 and 2018, which led to the travel company’s collapse in 2019. EY and one of its partners, Richard Wilson, admitted to failings related to their audit work, including the failure to adequately assess Thomas Cook’s financial health and its going concern status.
Bishop Fleming reveals new round of promotions

2 weeks ago | accountancyage.com | Marina Mouka

Bishop Fleming, a leading UK-based audit, accountancy, tax, and advisory firm, has announced a significant round of promotions across its operations in the West Midlands and South West. The new appointments come as the firm continues to expand its presence in the region, following a period of strong growth. The firm has appointed Dan Phillips as its new Audit Director.