Accountancy firm Haines Watts has set out ambitious expansion plans with a six-month target to hire up to 25 staff over the next six months

In a wide ranging report on board composition, the Financial Reporting Council has called on top businesses to make sure their boards represent the mix of employees at their organisations

Luton-based accountants Foxley Kingham has acquired local accountancy practice and financial experts Keens Shay Keens with all staff transferring across after the merger

When accountancy firms hire partners from competitors there are a number of issues to consider from restrictive covenants to non-poaching of team members and non-compete restrictions. Remziye Ozcan and Shiv Raja of Fox & Partners explain potential pitfalls

As the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) works on plans for the transformation to the new governing body, the Audit Regulation and Governance Authority (ARGA) it is still looking for a permanent chairperson and a number of board positions remain vacant

PwC opens its largest UK office outside London as it moves into its landmark new Belfast home, Merchant Square, with space for several thousand staff

EY has announced the acquisition of Lane4 Management Group Holdings Limited, a UK consultancy that specialises in leadership and team development, organisational performance, transformation and culture change

In this week’s accountancy career moves, partner promotions at EY Tax & Law, PwC and Mazars, plus senior hires and trainee expansion at Cowgills, Burgis & Bullock, Alvarez & Marsal and Azets

Accounting firm Haines Watts has reported a 3% like-for-like revenue growth for year end 2021

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has appointed Sarah Rapson as executive director, supervision, with responsibility for audit standards and monitoring 

Accounting network Kreston International has rebranded to become Kreston Global, positioning the network for its next phase of growth

In this week’s accountancy career moves, partner promotions at Moore Kingston Smith, EY, Grant Thornton and FRP, and directors promoted at Old Mill, Kreston Reeves and MHA Moore and Smalley