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Private equity investment boosts revenues 53%
PE investment boosted UK business revenues by 53% in the last five years, BDO says
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More friction not less: recovering VAT on UK imports
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The economic impact of Trump's oil crackdown
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How to maintain a high-achiever work morale
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How to build an influential network
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World economy: ready for revolution
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Taking their medicine
Pharmaceutical companies are facing a cocktail of challenges from pricing and competition to stretched budgets
A global reach
Ways to create greater transparency, attract investment and develop economies around the world
VIDEO: Rachel Reeves on Big Four split and end of FRC
The BEIS committee chair says there are "profound" problems with the audit sector
The art of the public servant
The Arts Centre Melbourne CEO on her cultural community and art’s vital role in society
Collaboration nation
Accountants could do more to help promote the regeneration agenda
A day in the life: Sarah Moore
The GP manager tells how the ACA helps her meet the challenges the NHS faces
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Experts answer your questions on anti-money laundering regulations, MTD and audit exemption after Brexit
Collaborative competitors
Joint audits are being discussed as a possible solution to some of the troubles in today’s audit market. Caroline Biebuyck looks at the practicalities involved
Coming off the bench
Benchmark reform by global regulators will impact upon financial reporting in the next two years
Practice Q&A: GDPR and charity regulation
Experts answer your questions on data breaches, GDPR security and reporting to charity regulators
