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An overview of news, trends and research in the Accounting industry in the UK:

Grant Thornton poaches South Korean member firm from BDO Grant Thornton has added Daejoo Accounting Corporation, a South Korea based business advisory that previously was part of BDO, to its international network.
12 May 2016
PwC closes down 7 offices in Germany, leaves staff grumbling Seven of PwC’s offices closed down in Germany last year, as the firm sought to save itself €25 million per year in costs.
05 May 2016
Baker Tilly Ryan Glennon joins RSM and rebrands as RSM Baker Tilly Ryan Glennon, one of the larger accountancy and consultancy firms in Ireland, is severing its links with the Baker Tilly network and joining the RSM network instead.
22 April 2016
BDO opens 4 offices in Sweden and raids Grant Thornton BDO has added four new offices in Sweden. As part of the expansion drive, the firm also poached six partners and 14 professionals from rival professional services firm Grant Thornton.
11 April 2016
South-East firms Kreston Reeves and Spofforths to merge Accounting and consulting firms Kreston Reeves and Spofforths have decided to merge on 1st June 2016.
17 March 2016
50 Grant Thornton professionals move to rival BDO BDO has significantly bolstered its footprint in Italy with the addition of nearly 50 professionals from Grant Thornton, including seven partners, taking its total employee base in the country to aro
04 February 2016
Shakespeare on Screen project hires Nyman Libson Paul As part of Shakespeare400, celebrating Shakespeare’s life 400 years after his death, Film London’s Shakespeare on Screen programme has been launched.
26 January 2016
Grant Thornton UK grows revenue to 521 million in 2015 Grant Thornton UK has booked solid results in 2015, increasing revenue to £521 million, well above its ‘Ambition 2015’ target of £500 million.
16 December 2015
KPMG boosts revenues to $24.4 billion, Advisory leads growth Accounting and consulting giant KPMG has realised revenues of $24.44 billion for its latest fiscal year, booking an 8% increase in local currency terms, up from 6% in the previous year.
14 December 2015
PKF Cooper Parry and Clement Keys set to merge PKF Cooper Parry and Clement Keys, two Midlands accountancy and business advisory firms, have revealed they are in advanced talks to join forces – creating one of the larger specialised professional
27 November 2015
Grant Thornton Russia moves over to rival Baker Tilly Grant Thornton Russia has decided to merge with Baker Tilly Russaudit, the Russian member firm of Baker Tilly International*.
19 November 2015
Grant Thornton launches a new business hub in Essex Grant Thornton has opened a business hub in Essex, its second in the UK.
16 October 2015
Professional services firm Praxity expands in Germany Professional services association Praxity has increased its presence in Germany following the acquisition of Hanover based Höhns and Partners by its member firm Fides.
16 October 2015
Baker Consulting & The Norris Group form Baker Norris The US-based consulting firms Baker Consulting and the Norris Group have joined forced to form Baker Norris.
15 October 2015
BDO adds 65 Grant Thornton professionals in Austria BDO has poached nearly half of Grant Thornton’s staff in Austria.
14 October 2015
KPMG UK and Metro Bank provide new SME service Metro Bank and KPMG have joined forces to deliver a service to small business owners that reduces their administrative burden by more than 90%.
13 October 2015
KPMG launches internal probe into audits of FIFA KPMG International has launched an internal probe into its Swiss arm’s audits of FIFA.
29 September 2015
PwC buys Ellis Financial Systems for tax reporting rules PwC has acquired Ellis Financial Systems for an undisclosed sum. The deal sees Ellis’ tax related software packages move to PwC.
11 September 2015
KPMG Australia shifts from accounting to consulting KPMG Australia is seeking to transform its image from accounting to consulting.
20 August 2015
Accounting firms struggle with expansion into consulting With audit and accounting margins under pressure, many accountancies are increasingly looking into consulting as a new revenue stream.
17 August 2015
Baker Tilly International expands footprint in Sri Lanka Baker Tilly International has expanded its footprint in Sri Lanka with Baker Tilly Edirisinghe & Co.
13 August 2015
Singapore based Ardent Associates joins Kreston Accounting network Kreston has expanded its presence in Singapore with Ardent Associates, adding a range of complementary services to Kreston David Yeung, its existing member firm in the country.
07 August 2015
Top 25 auditing, tax and financial advisors in Germany The top 25 auditing, tax and financial advisory firms in Germany have last year seen their revenue grow by 5.2% to nearly €6.4 billion.
03 August 2015
Kreston adds Bangkok based Thai Info to network Thai Info, previously a member of BDO International, has joined the Kreston network.
31 July 2015
BDO US and Cross, Fernandez & Riley merge in Florida Professional services firm BDO US has decided to merge with accounting firm Cross, Fernandez & Riley in Florida, which acted as the firm’s Orlando office between 1970 and 2000.
29 July 2015
Towers Watson appoints PwC as auditor for LifeSight Towers Watson has appointed PwC as auditor for LifeSight, its DC master trust for the UK market.
14 July 2015
MHA MacIntyre Hudson & MHA Bloomer Heaven merge Baker Tilly International member firms MHA MacIntyre Hudson and MHA Bloomer Heaven have decided to merge as part of MHA MacIntyre Hudson’s continued growth strategy. Following the merger, MHA Bloomer Heaven will take on the name of MHA MacInt
08 July 2015
PKF International expands its presence in South Africa PKF International has announced an expansion in South Africa with Rademeyer Wesson Chartered Accountants.
04 June 2015
35 most talented accounting & advisory professionals Platform Accountancy Age has released the 2015 edition of its ‘35 under 35’ ranking. This list recognises the 35 most talented accounting and advisory professionals under the age of 35.
26 May 2015
RSM Italy leaves RSM International to join Kreston Kreston International has announced an expansion with RSM Italy Audit and Assurance, which leaves the global network of RSM International. The addition will boost Kreston’s presence and offering in Italy and offer the newly branded Kreston GV
21 May 2015
Grant Thornton UK aims at dropping partner model Partners of Grant Thornton UK have backed a proposal to transform the firm from a partner-led entity to a shared enterprise, which will see all 4,500 of its people have a say and a stake in the firm. Shared enterprises a
07 May 2015
Roever Broenner Susat joins Mazars in Germany Audit and tax consulting firm Roever Broenner Susat has merged with Mazars in Germany, adding 51 partners and 730 employees to Mazars headcount.
22 April 2015

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