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News•Feb 25, 2026
Don’t Be Deterred by a Lack of Hard Data, Says ACCA Guidance on Sustainability Reporting
The ACCA has published a new guide, "Sustainability reporting: working with estimates," to help organisations produce ESG information when hard data are missing or uncertain. The report outlines practical methods such as using proxy data, integrating financial metrics, and applying reasonable assumptions. It stresses that transparent, well‑documented estimates can still be decision‑useful and should be refined as better data become available. ACCA positions the guide as essential support for firms navigating evolving sustainability reporting standards.
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 24, 2026
Where Did the Overdraft Go?
The UK overdraft market has collapsed from £18 bn to £2.7 bn, leaving a £15 bn funding gap for SMEs. With high‑street banks pulling back, many small firms now finance day‑to‑day cash flow through personal credit cards and director reimbursements – a practice...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 19, 2026
Sumer Welcomes Moore Thompson, Deepening Its Commitment to Community-Based Businesses Across the East of England
Sumer announced the acquisition of Moore Thompson, a century‑old accountancy and advisory firm serving SMEs, family businesses, and charities across the East of England. The deal expands Sumer’s regional footprint, adding 100 staff and offices in key towns and bolstering...
By Accountancy Age
Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Sumer Acquires Moore Thompson to Strengthen East of England Presence
Sumer announced the acquisition of Moore Thompson, a century‑old accountancy and advisory practice with 100 staff across the East of England. The deal expands Sumer’s footprint in the region and adds agricultural and rural business expertise to its portfolio. The...
Accountancy Age
News•Feb 18, 2026
Katie Collin on Why Female Leadership in the Top 100 Is Sliding
In this episode, Nikita Alexander talks with Ramsay Brown Partner Katie Collin about the recent drop in female leadership within the UK’s Top 100 firms, now down to just 12 % at senior levels. Collin attributes the decline to cyclical workload pressures that...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 16, 2026
A Practical Guide to Completing Identity Verification for Your Clients
In this Accountancy Age episode, the hosts walk listeners through the two‑step Companies House identity verification process that directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) must complete before filing confirmation statements. They explain how ACSPs report verifications, obtain the 11‑character...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 16, 2026
A Blueprint for the Predictive Firm: Moving Beyond Manual Data Reconciliation
The episode explores how leading accountancy firms are shifting from retrospective reporting to predictive, real‑time visibility by consolidating fragmented tech stacks into unified platforms. It highlights the £300k technology investment benchmark needed to eliminate manual data reconciliation, improve margin protection...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 12, 2026
The April 6th Countdown: Navigating the 2026 Compliance Cliff
The episode warns mid‑tier UK firms that the 2026/27 tax year marks a "Compliance Cliff" with four major changes: MTD for ITSA becomes mandatory for sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 gross, requiring quarterly digital filings from August 2026;...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 11, 2026
Sustainability in 2026: What Finance and Accounting Professionals Need to Know
The episode explores the evolving landscape of sustainability reporting as it pertains to finance and accounting professionals, focusing on the upcoming International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards and their alignment with the U.S. and UK regulatory shifts. Experts discuss the...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 10, 2026
ACCA Future-Proofs Finance Professionals with New Tech-Focused Certificates
The episode explains ACCA's launch of a four‑part Technology in Finance certificate series, aimed at equipping accountants with practical skills in data analytics, cybersecurity, AI, and organisational transformation. It highlights that 50 % of finance leaders worry about skill gaps as...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 10, 2026
TBL Accountants Joins Xeinadin, Strengthening Southend Office and Support for Local Businesses
Xeinadin has bolstered its Southend office by integrating TBL Accountants, adding a team with over 50 years of expertise in accounting, tax, VAT, payroll and business consultancy for owner‑managed firms and charities. The merger expands client access to national tax...
By Accountancy Age
Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Xeinadin Acquires TBL Accountants to Expand Southend Office
Xeinadin announced the addition of TBL Accountants to its Southend office, effectively acquiring the accounting team to strengthen advisory support for small businesses and charities in Essex. The combined team now totals 22 professionals, enhancing local and national tax and...
Accountancy Age
News•Feb 9, 2026
The Advisory SKU: Ending the Time-Billing Trap in UK Accountancy
The episode explores how UK accountancy firms are breaking the traditional time‑billing model by turning advisory services into repeatable, product‑style SKUs. Guests Adam Branch (Intuit QuickBooks) and Emily Betteridge (BDO Digital) explain that the “advisory gap” is a lack of standardized processes,...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 5, 2026
35 Under 35: David Adderson on Advisory, Automation, and the Youtopia Model
In this episode, David Adderson, a 35‑under‑35 honoree, explains how his firm Youtopia is reshaping accounting by delivering real‑time management accounts and positioning itself as a high‑level advisory partner rather than a traditional compliance shop. He emphasizes a "millionaire‑maker" mindset,...
By Accountancy Age
News•Feb 5, 2026
The Payroll Software Dilemma Facing Accountancy Practices
In this episode, Ian Davidson of Quarry Payroll Consulting discusses the strategic crossroads accountancy practices face as legacy payroll software reaches end‑of‑life, weighing migration to modern cloud platforms against outsourcing payroll to specialist providers. He outlines the heavy resource demands,...
By Accountancy Age
Deals•Feb 4, 2026
Affinia to Merge with Three UHY Hacker Young Offices in £100m Deal
Affinia announced a strategic merger with three UHY Hacker Young offices in London, Nottingham and Brighton, creating a combined firm with £100m revenue and 1,000 staff. Backed by Sovereign Capital Partners, the new UHY Affinia will position the network among...
Accountancy Age