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Tuesday Morning Accounting News Brief: CPA Numbers Are Abysmal; PwC Blocked Government Inquiry | 5.30.23

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FT dropped this over the weekend : Candidate numbers for US accountancy exams drop to lowest in 17 years New figures from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants showed the shortage of CPA candidates that has plagued the profession in recent years worsened in 2022, dashing hopes for a quick rebound from the pandemic.

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Budget Addresses Key Changes to Agricultural Property Relief

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KPMG Was Too Cheap to Pay Foreign Graduates More So They Yanked All Their Job Offers

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But not accountants. Reports FT: KPMG has revoked job offers to some foreign graduates in the UK after the government tightened visa rules for overseas workers in an effort to cut record immigration.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: The Age of the Non-CPA; PwC Explains the Chevron Thing | 7.29.24

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India Today explains why US firms love hiring accountants in India : Consequently, American firms are increasingly turning to other countries to fill the gap, particularly eyeing India for its highly skilled accounting professionals. … In essence, the US accounting crisis presents a unique opportunity for Indian accountants.

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Spring Statement 2025 Commentary: Property & Construction

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Overview The Government has announced a series of policy and funding reforms aimed at increasing housebuilding and strengthening skills within the construction sector, in a bid to support economic growth and meet long-term infrastructure demands. billion to the economy.

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Spring Forecast 2025 Commentary: Property & Construction

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Overview The Government has announced a series of policy and funding reforms aimed at increasing housebuilding and strengthening skills within the construction sector, in a bid to support economic growth and meet long-term infrastructure demands. billion to the economy.

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Autumn Budget 2024 Commentary: Manufacturing

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The government is also increasing the minimum wages for Under 18s and Apprentices to £7.55 A key theme of today’s budget was “Invest, Invest, Invest!” with the intention of driving economic growth. From April 2025 the National Living Wage will increase to £12.21