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Surge in PPI claims behind increase in complaints to FCA
Financial Conduct Authority registered 4.29 million complaints in the first half of 2019
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Almost half a million UK businesses in distress
There are now 40% more UK businesses in financial distress since the 2016 EU referendum
Inconsistencies in Trump books could indicate financial fraud
Donald Trump appears to have shown lenders and the tax authorities different sets of records
Economy 2.9% smaller due to Brexit uncertainty
Disruption has left the UK economy 2.9% smaller than it would have been if it had voted to stay, CER says
Former PCAOB inspector jailed for fraud
Jeffrey Wada has been jailed as part of the scandal involving the US regulator and KPMG
Kingman concerned over FRC reform "drift"
Sir John Kingman complained that his reforms were not included in the Queen’s Speech on Monday
Tatton new HMRC tax assurance commissioner
Melissa Tatton will replace Jim Harra who has taken over as HMRC chief executive on an interim basis
Irish DKF firms announce merger
Crowleys DFK and Anne Brady McQuillans DFK will merge on 1 January 2020
Opinion
What WeWork's IPO teaches of excessive valuations
WeWork has undergone a dramatic fall from grace in the last few weeks
Opinion
Who do OECD digital tax proposals affect?
The OECD is targeting companies that deal with consumers and make ‘above normal’ profits
Opinion
Economics Nobel 2019: why Banerjee, Duflo and Kremer won
They got the award “for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty”
Opinion
Called to account: developments in auditors’ liability
According to the Financial Reporting Council 25% of FTSE 350 audits do not meet its quality standards
Opinion
Audit reform: time to replace rhetoric with analysis
The BEIS consultation on the CMA’s proposals for audit market reform in the FTSE350 has recently closed
Opinion
Brexit tips for accountants
Government minister Nadhim Zahawi highlights how chartered accountants can help businesses prepare for Brexit.
OpinionFeatures
Cyber security: how accountancy should address risks
The growing role played by accountancy firms in helping clients to improve their security posture
A day in the life: Anthea Morris
When Anthea Morris was made redundant, she took the opportunity to reboot her life
Close to home
The idea of granting local areas greater control over how money is spent has gained ground in the UK in recent years
Corporate debt: can markets absorb refinancing?
A look at the potential impact and outcomes of rapidly-increasing corporate debt
The economics of green tourism
As the number of global travelers skyrockets, preserving the world while exploring it is economically and environmentally essential
Contracting concerns
Who bears responsibility for IR35 compliance under the off-payroll rules in the private sector from April 2020?
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Practice Q&A: parting with clients and overrides
Advice on exiting a client relationship, fair overrides when examining charity accounts, and our monthly excel tip
Rate of change
The case for updating the UK’s business rates system seems overwhelming, but what change should be implemented?
Regaining the benefits of trust
Trusts play an important role in protecting people and assets
Practice Q&A: micro-company standards
Answering your questions on procedure for outgoing accountants and assessing standards for micro-companies. Plus our latest excel top tip
