Over 22,000 trainees are working towards accountancy qualifications at the Top 75 firms but the Big Four have reduced the number of places on offer. Philip Smith analyses the current trends
Big Four global network, EY, has abandoned plans to create two separate business divisions after US partners overwhelmingly rejected the proposal known as Project Everest
South west accountancy firm Old Mill is moving the Wiltshire office to Greenways Business Park, in Chippenham as part of the firm’s wider expansion plans
Big Four network EY has reported combined global revenues of $39.9bn (£29bn) for the financial year ended June 2021 (FY21), an increase of 4% in fee income year on year, while it has set aside a substantial budget to invest in improving audit quality
Luton-based accountants Foxley Kingham has acquired local accountancy practice and financial experts Keens Shay Keens with all staff transferring across after the merger
As part of the exclusive Accountancy Daily Top 75 Firms trainees survey, Philip Smith analyses the driving factors shaping the recruitment market for trainees, part qualifieds and newly qualifieds based on Hays data with salaries split by qualification and geographic location
High demand for training places at the leading accounting firms belies the fact that trainee numbers are down. Philip Smith analyses hiring trends, the use of apprenticeships and attempts to improve diversity across the profession
New year plans fall by the wayside as accounting firms return to the comfort of client service rather than focusing on a long-term strategy, but all businesses need to know where they are going, says Keith Underwood
Mid-tier audit firm Mazars has been lined up to take over the audit of AIG UK, the subsidiary of the listed US insurance giant AIG, breaking a 40-year PwC audit relationship
