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The Bank of England has warned the UK faces a “sharp economic slowdown” this year as it raises interest rates to try to stem the…

Click on the links below to access the latest updates from Companies House. Protecting your Company from Fraud and Scams Removing your Home Address from…

The wait goes on for reform of the UK audit market. Although earmarked as a “priority”, there will be no draft bill in the forthcoming…

Government borrowing in the last financial year more than halved from the amount borrowed a year earlier when the UK saw major COVID-19 restrictions. Borrowing…

A growing number of UK businesses are at risk of going under, as costs spiral and COVID-19 loan repayments come due, a report has found….

The war in Ukraine is set to cause the “largest commodity shock” since the 1970s, the World Bank has warned. In a new forecast, it…

The UK government’s newly unveiled shake-up of corporate transparency legislation and Companies House will disproportionately hinder the already struggling small business population, according to Sanjay…

The burden of tax falling on workers and employers has increased as a hotly-debated rise in National Insurance payments takes effect. Employees, businesses and the…

Women in the UK were paid just 90p for every £1 earned by a man, according to the latest figures released through the government’s gender…

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out measures aimed at combating soaring energy, food and fuel prices, in his Spring Statement. He cut fuel duty by…

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA ) has called on the government to empower regional leaders through devolved funding projects to grow innovation initiatives….

The cost of living continued to soar last month, according to official figures. Prices rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to February – the…

At first glance, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine might seem well outside the purview of small to medium-sized accounting firms, especially in the UK and US….

Interest rates have increased for the third time in four months as the Bank of England tries to calm the rise in the cost of…

EY and Deloitte have followed their rivals and fellow big four accountancy firms KPMG and PwC by cutting off businesses in Russia and Belarus. The…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means significant uncertainty for the UK economy, the chancellor has warned. This is despite UK growth bouncing back in January as…

The government has brought forward new legislation to tackle economic crime and improve corporate transparency. Following the commitments announced by the Prime Minister last week,…

UK wage growth continued to lag behind the rising cost of living between October and December, figures show. Wages rose, but when taking inflation into…

A quarter of British employers have cited long COVID as a main cause of long-term sickness absences, a survey by a professional body has recently…

Moving to a shorter working week could help to close the gender pay gap, according to a new report recently released. When unpaid and paid…

There could be as many as a million missing workers in the UK job market, experts say. Latest figures suggest that the vast majority of…

Millions of households will typically pay an extra £693 a year on their energy bills from April, but chancellor Rishi Sunak said his support plan…

The ball dropped on New Year’s Eve, and swaying along to Auld Lang Syne you raised your glass and made a toast to some well-intentioned…

Fines will be waived for anyone who submits their self-assessment tax return up to a month after the normal deadline of 31st January. HM Revenue…

We would like to wish all our clients and associates a safe and peaceful Christmas this year. 2021 has been another challenging and unprecedented year…

Businesses have reacted with dismay at possible tougher COVID-19 measures before Christmas after the health secretary said they could not be ruled out. Asked on…

New restrictions in England aimed at limiting the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 are a “setback for businesses”, the Confederation of British Industry…

The science may still be uncertain but the Omicron variant has definitively intruded upon recent stock market euphoria. The designation as a variant of concern…

The recognition of climate-related matters among audit committees has not been strong enough despite a spate of recent events highlighting the significance of the issue…

Sales have made a strong start to Black Friday, early data indicates, with analysts suggesting the event could see record levels of business. Barclaycard said…

It is unclear whether the government’s Kickstart scheme is creating quality job placements for 16-24 year olds, a watchdog says. It is also unclear whether…

In her first column, ACCA President Orla Collins talks of the importance of helping people reach their full potential. “I would like to start my…

Innovative approach to the UK’s fiscal framework is a game changer and puts finance at the heart of government decision making, according to the ACCA….

The UK professional body for accountants has joined global peers in making a public commitment to net zero emissions. The Institute of Chartered Accountants in…

The cost of living could rise at its fastest rate for 30 years, the government’s forecaster has warned. Its latest forecast says inflation, which measures…

The measures outlined in the Budget’s speech are welcome, but do little to address immediate cost and supply chain pressures. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi…

The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Autumn Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 27th October 2021. Setting out the government’s tax and spending plans for…

The Bank of England’s new chief economist has warned that UK inflation is likely to hit or surpass 5% by early next year. Huw Pill…

Record job vacancies across many sectors of the economy may seem like good news for workers. But the reality is likely to be more nuanced….

The UK economy grew by 0.4% in August as more people dined out, went on holiday and attended music festivals. The Office for National Statistics…

The wave of job cuts many expected at the end of the furlough scheme has not happened, early data suggests. The number of redundancies proposed…

The furlough scheme closed on Thursday, with uncertainty ahead for people who have not yet returned to work. Nearly one million workers were expected to…

The economic rebound triggered by the easing of COVID-19 restrictions during spring was stronger than initial estimates, official figures show. From April to June the…

Most people do not believe workers will return to the office full-time after the COVID-19 pandemic, an exclusive survey for the BBC suggests. A total…

The number of people on furlough has continued to fall, with young people leading the way, latest figures show. At the end of July, 1.6…

The UK economy grew by just 0.1% in July as the last COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in England. It was the economy’s sixth consecutive month…

British business confidence hit highs not seen since April 2017 on hopes the economy is recovering strongly to pre-pandemic levels, according to a survey. Employers…

The UK government’s audit reform proposals aim to restore trust and corporate governance, but questions remain on how the proposed changes will be implemented and…

Skills shortages and shifts in employee demands brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic will combine to create an all-time high of talent strategy changes in…

The chief executive of the world’s leading accountancy body says that changing culture is crucial in correcting the under-representation of women on boards and is…

There are many reasons to feel optimistic that some form of normal life is beginning to re-emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. But for many SMEs…

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically altered every step of the hiring process and some of the changes may be here to stay. Riva Gold, Canada…

A post-COVID crash is looming – and Britain’s auditors are asleep at the wheel. As COVID-related state support for precarious firms winds down, much-needed audit…

The Charity Commission’s clear purpose is to ensure that charity can thrive and inspire trust so that people can improve lives and strengthen society. In…

The growth of global remote working could seriously diminish the UK government’s tax take as workers fail to return to the UK, according to tax…

Digital technology has been a vital safety net for so many organisations throughout the pandemic. Looking ahead, it’s become clear that digital tech and the…

Risk management as we knew it has been catapulted by the ongoing pandemic, and accountants have been presented with an unmissable opportunity to reassess how…

HMRC has conducted more than 12,000 investigations into the use of coronavirus support schemes, including the furlough scheme and the self-employed income support scheme. The…

The relative success of pandemic-era working from home could result in as many as six million white-collar jobs being moved overseas, Tony Blair’s think-tank has…

Fintech academic and chartered accountant Gavin Brown examines the advancements of the volatile crypto market and outlines what may lie in wait for accountants managing…

A trio of lawmakers in the upper house of the UK parliament have lined up to launch an unprecedented attack on accounting policy issues. In…

Accountants, like many other professionals, found themselves working remotely during the pandemic, which only further justified the need for accounting firms to upgrade their technology….

Following this week’s Wednesday Webinar by our Managing Director, Morlai Kargbo FCCA, please follow the link below to find out more on this topic. This…

Technology and accounting have both changed dramatically in recent years, but nothing has changed the profession quite like the cloud, automation and all its related…

The COVID-19 crisis has made all of us rethink our career aspirations and our futures. It’s transformed the world of work, shaking up how we…

As we continue to see coronavirus restrictions ease, it’s important to reflect on how COVID-19 has changed the accounting and tax industry as we knew…

In the rapidly evolving world of work, as organisations strive to adopt business practices that are more inclusive, sustainable and recognise environmental and social impacts,…

With a year of lockdowns under our belt, you might expect that things would get easier. That the more time we spend working from home…

Though the economy and society is gradually recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses continue to require support and advice. The following COVID-19 support is currently…

Accountants in the charity sector will face some of the most testing times of their careers, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Ebunola…

Moracle has a strong record of producing ACCA-qualified accountants through the Moracle Foundation and many of our staff and associates are currently studying for their…

To mark International Women’s Day, ACCA is urging more governments to adopt the use of Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) to ensure that women and men…

The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Budget to Parliament on Wednesday 3 March 2021. In a Budget which ‘meets the moment’, the Chancellor has…

Staff at accounting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers have been holding meetings in odd places: the top of skyscrapers, inside swanky penthouse apartments and even luxury ski chalets….

The World Trade Organization has chosen Nigeria’s former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its first female and first African leader, handing her the task of…

The UK and Ghana have recently announced that they have finalised negotiations on a new Interim Ghana-UK Trade Partnership Agreement. This Agreement will provide for…

The UK workforce was starting to feel more confident about their jobs, finances and career prospects at the end of 2020. That’s the latest finding…

Accountants and bookkeepers have been on the front line supporting small businesses through a turbulent year. Like many of us, they have also been under…

In times of crisis, the accountancy industry tends to thrive. But will the profession still be a stable career choice in the months and years…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has developed rapidly in 2020. Measures taken to contain the virus have affected economic activity, which in turn has implications for…

Our definition of an apprenticeship is ACCA’s world-leading professional accountancy qualification paid for by the government. Click here for the full article to find out…

The urgent need to minimise social contact in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic has seen accounting practices move rapidly to swap office life for…

We are all part of the nature and our survival depend on it. Most accountants are unfortunately unable to enjoy this simple health benefits due…