Accountants recognised in New Year’s honours & more…Keep up with what has been happening  in our latest accountancy news round-up…

Dire shortage of accountants prompts calls for shake-up

With three-quarters of CPAs at or near retirement age, some argue length of training should be cut

Accountants recognised in New Year’s honours

The head of PwC, founder of AJ Bell, a partner at EY and CEO of the Royal Mint are among those to be honoured this year

Big Four firms rethink governance after year of mis-steps and scandals

A series of scandals and strategic mis-steps exposed shortcomings in the governance of Big Four accounting and consulting firms in 2023, prompting a rethink about how best to hold management to account.

BDO launches secure generative AI platform Personas

BDO UK has launched a secure generative artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Personas, for its 7,500 employees as part of the firm’s ongoing investment in digital and innovation.

Accountancy firm moves into new Derby HQ

Maple Accountancy, whose Derby headquarters is currently based in a period building on Friar Gate, is relocating to a 4,300 sq ft office at Wyvern Court on Wyvern Business Park.