Revenues leap in China for global accountancy services network BDO
BDO, the global accountancy and advisory services network with a firm of more than 8,500 employees in China, has seen…
Tax transparency in listed companies' annual reports encouraged by FRC
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has said that UK listed companies should be clearer about their tax reporting to ensure…
UK retail sales slowed in November, reveals BRC
A survey by the British Retail Consortium and Big 4 accountants KPMG has found that retail sales fell 0.4% on…
Construction work demand falls to lowest level this year
According to new data from Big 4 firm KPMG and Markit, last month saw the lowest demand for workers in…
Cyber security is critical business risk, says ICAEW
According to research from The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), company auditors are reporting that companies…
New Scotland tax rates may be bad for employers, say advisors
The new rates of income tax for those living in Scotland will apply from 6 April 2016, and their introduction…
FRC consults on changes to the Audit Firm Governance
The Audit Firm Governance Code, which oversees transparency and quality, is undergoing a consultation by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).…
Potential impact of Storm Desmond is costly, says PwC
The recent decision by the Met Office to name storms follows the American trend, and some feel it takes away…
Fax phased out by HMRC for SA302 tax calculations
Agents who still use faxed copies of SA302 tax calculations from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as evidence of a…
Green light for employment review
The Office of Tax Simplification’s call for a task force with the job of coming up with a universal definition…
Network Rail plans assets sale to pay debts
Network Rail has asked Big 4 firm KPMG to look into the viability of selling off electricity assets in order…
UK self-employed turn away from personal pensions
With the self-employed sector continuing to grow in the UK, new research shows that millions are risking their retirement by…