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01. 07. 2025
The CFO Skill Set No One’s Talking About: Crisis Fluency
Crisis fluency is emerging as a vital CFO skill. Beyond resilience, today’s finance leaders must anticipate disruption, lead under pressure, and guide cross-functional teams through uncertainty — making this capability essential for strategic success in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
26. 06. 2025
Surge in demand for accountancy commerce & industry roles
Accountancy hiring in commerce and industry has surged by 17% in 2025 — the strongest rebound in over a decade. Regional hotspots and demand for ESG, AI, and hybrid-ready talent are driving growth, while financial services vacancies are set to fall.
24. 06. 2025
Industrial strategy: four changes to boost professional services
The UK’s new Industrial Strategy outlines reforms to boost professional services, including accountancy. Key changes focus on AI adoption, audit reform, sustainability reporting, skills development, and regional growth hubs—aiming to make the UK the world’s most trusted advisory sector by 2035.
18. 06. 2025
From automation to autonomy: How agentic AI will transform tax workloads
Agentic AI is set to transform tax workflows by autonomously managing complex tasks such as compliance, audit preparation, research, and planning. As it evolves, it will reshape how tax professionals work, enabling greater efficiency, insight, and strategic contribution.
17. 06. 2025
Accountants celebrated in King’s Birthday Honours
Finance professionals across the UK are being recognised for their leadership, advocacy, and impact — from global finance roles to grassroots tax reform. These honours celebrate how accountancy continues to shape strategy, support communities, and drive change across the country.
16. 06. 2025
The profitability engine accountancy firms are overlooking
Many accountancy firms overlook resource management as a profitability driver. Without aligning it to financial goals or improving real-time visibility, firms risk inefficiency and missed revenue. Investing in integrated systems and strategic planning can transform resource management into a powerful profit engine.