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  1. Is Rachel Reeves an Economist?

    Alan Nelson
    3 min read

    Alan Nelson answers one of the most frequently searched terms that lead people to accountingcpd. Is Rachel Reeves an economist?

  2. WGA and Audit Issues

    accountingcpd
    2 min read

    In December the National Audit Office took an unprecedented step in refusing to sign off the Whole of Government Accounts for 2022/23.

  3. The Role of Mergers and Acquisitions

    accountingcpd
    3 min read

    The Accountancy Age Top 50+50 firms was published recently and it is clear that M&A activity played a pivotal role in shaping the list in 2024.

  4. The 10 strangest taxes in history

    accountingcpd
    3 min read

    It's clear that no one has ever liked paying taxes, but not all taxes are created equal. Some policies are decidedly more bizarre than others...

  5. Accounting Policies and Estimates

    Steve Collings
    3 min read

    Distinguishing between accounting policies and accounting estimates is important.

  6. Ethics and evolving working patterns

    accountingcpd
    2 min read

    As hybrid working becomes the new norm it brings new ethical concerns.