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ESOP Accounting Firm CEO Talks Some S**t About PE-Backed Firms

Going Concern

More than one-fifth of respondents (21%) described the culture of their firm as family-like, and a further 17% as traditional, which may not be seen as a natural fit for PE investment. In “Choosing your accounting firm: why ownership matters” he writes: The accounting industry is currently at a crucial crossroads.

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Here’s How Mid-Tier Accounting Firms Are Feeling About the Talent Crisis and Remote Work

Going Concern

Last week, I wrote a way too long piece on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)’s recent report “ Evolution of mid-tier accountancy firms.” And that’s not necessarily a bad thing, the accounting profession is reactive and scared of taking big risks for a reason.

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Here’s How Mid-Tier Accounting Firms Are Feeling About Private Equity and M&A

Going Concern

As mentioned in this week’s news brief, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) put together a snazzy little report on the state of mid-tier firms based on a survey of managing partners. This is gonna be long and there’s no TLDR. Get over it. So this is interesting.

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3 Minutes with Beth Jackson

Accounting Insight

What motivated you to start 2 Sisters Accounting? Jessie is a ex big four chartered accountant and I had loads of experience in small accounting firms, so our skills cover everything an accounting firm needs. We both really hated being employed and tied to desks arbitrarily 5 days a week 9-5.

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Autumn Budget 2024 Commentary: Retail

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. The recent budget has imposed significant challenges on businesses across the board, with the retail sector being particularly affected. The Chancellor has announced several policy changes and tax increases that will impact retail.

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Autumn Budget 2024

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. In this podcast, Menzies look at the Autumn Budget Breakdown 2024, with speakers Jonathan Bass, Partner, Business Recovery, Matt Watkins, Tax Disputes & Disclosures Director, Helen Cuthbert, Partner, Private Client and Stephen Hemmings, Partner, Business Tax.

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Budget Addresses Key Changes to Agricultural Property Relief

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm.