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02 May 2013

Final piece of the jigsaw completes GAAP picture

From start to finish in two and a half years isn’t bad for a complete rewrite of a national GAAP. Do I think that the new UK GAAP is one that businesses can apply and understand? Yes, I think it is. And now that the new accounting framework is in...

23 April 2013

Employer Compliance: are you compliant? Important dates for your diary

Employer Compliance This is a very important time of year for Employer compliance, with a number of returns due to HMRC in the next few weeks. We have provided a snapshot below of the key returns. Form 42 - unapproved annual share plan reporting For non UK tax favoured share...

22 April 2013

Millennial workers would choose greater flexibility over financial reward - PwC study

The millennial generation of workers, those born between 1980 and 1995, would choose workplace flexibility, work/life balance and the opportunity for overseas assignments over financial rewards. This is according to a new comprehensive PwC study of over 44,000 workers conducted in conjunction with the London Business School and the University...

13 March 2013

PwC opens 48 Higher Apprenticeship vacancies for 2013 start

PwC has expanded its Higher Apprenticeship recruitment in management consulting, and will recruit into the firm’s Business Recovery Services team for the first time. In total the firm will recruit 109 Higher Apprentices this year, almost a ten percent increase on last year, with Management Consulting vacancies trebling from six...

07 March 2013

What the Chancellor could do to stimulate growth

Andrew Sentance, our Senior Economic Adviser, says the Chancellor needs to make it possible for the private sector to drive growth in the future.

25 February 2013

2013 cyber security breaches survey now open

We were commissioned by the department for Business, Innovation and Skills to survey companies across the UK on recent cyber security incidents and emerging trends. The results of this survey will provide greater awareness amongst UK business of the risks, how companies are mitigating (or not) those risks and key...

23 January 2013

Realising the value of data assurance

We help organisations rely on their data, maximising its value. Our clients’ issues: Poor quality data Lack of confidence in reports and uncertainty regarding the specific data sources Business decisions based on outputs from complex models or spreadsheets lacking transparency Multiple sources and versions of data that do not provide...

18 December 2012

The PLC Awards 2013 – could your company be a winner?

It’s that time of year again. Nominations are now open for the 2013 PLC Awards, and we’re inviting you to nominate your own, or another organisation before 21 December. Founded in 1987 and described as, “... the City event of the year”, the PLC Awards recognise and reward excellence amongst...

03 December 2012

Autumn statement predictions - The impact for individuals and entrepreneurs

So, what can we expect from the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement for individuals and entrepreneurs? Given the economic climate, there’s no doubt that there’s little room for manoeuvre for the Chancellor, so we’re not expecting any big Christmas giveaways. Adam Waller, tax partner and North West Private Client leader...

Autumn statement predictions - What should we expect from the Chancellor?

Alex Henderson, Partner in our tax practice, gives you his predictions for the Autumn Statement. Other Autumn Statement videos Autumn statement predictions - Understanding the impact for individuals and entrepreneurs Autumn statement predictions - Implications for HR