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New Bill Seeks To Clarify Legal Status of Digital Assets in the UK

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. A significant legal update has been introduced in Parliament, which will bring greater clarity and protection for owners of Bitcoin and other digital assets. Read more on the new bill introduced to parliament on Gov.uk

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Retention of Title Claims: What Are They, and Could They Be Helpful in an Insolvency Scenario?

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Seek legal advice ROTs are a complex area of law, so you should seek legal advice when dealing with ROTs. Your legal advisers will be able to advise you on whether you still have a claim. How do ROTs impact Landlords?

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Firms Fight Back on Public Metrics; A Rejection or a Blessing? | 1.6.25

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KPMG is up to something : Accounting giant KPMG is moving to launch a new legal services business in the United States, taking advantage of relaxed law firm ownership rules in Arizona. Don’t waste my time with a bunch of BS that you don’t actually mean, ya know? Tell me to f**k off and we can both move on. updoots lol.

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

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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is hoarding the funds paid to it as a result of fines , writes Richard Murphy on his blog Funding the Future. It is time for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to put the fines paid by to [sic?]

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Companies House reform timeline under the Economic Crime Act 2023

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Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. Only UK corporate entities with legal personality will be capable of acting as a corporate director. Overview Companies House has released the intended timetable for reforms under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023).

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Friday Footnotes: How to Add ChatGPT to Excel; RSM Wins Awards; Auditor Independence Pitfalls | 4.7.23

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PwC offers cutting edge AI technology with ContractPodAi [ ERP Today Magazine ] PwC has entered into an alliance with ContractPodAi, allowing the firm to offer a cutting edge AI-powered legal contract management platform. If Your Job Exposed to ChatGPT? Castillo faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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Friday Footnotes: Big 4 Pride; KPMG Gets Snubbed; EY Goes on a Poaching Spree | 6.3.22

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Accountants well-positioned to capitalize on fintech [ Accounting Today ] Accountants are well-positioned to capitalize on the growing intersection between finance and technology, colloquially known as “fintech,” according to A recent report.

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