The Briefcase #2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
For most of us, the biggest scandals our office will be involved in is whether Aidan turned the dishwasher on…
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Accountants don’t usually get top billing in TV and film. Unless they’re cooking the books or dodging bullets. But every…The History of Accounting
Luca Pacioli (pictured above) might have popularised the double entry method, but the history of accounting goes beyond him –…
The Briefcase #27: Five Taxes That Refuse to Die
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 23rd Jan 2026
Tax law evolves extremely slowly, like the drip-drip-drip growing into a mighty glacier. And like glaciers, a tax law can…
The Briefcase #26: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Accountants
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 16th Jan 2026
If you’ve ever quietly stewed over a badly formatted spreadsheet or muttered “I’m fine” through gritted teeth in a budget…
The Briefcase #25: How the Enron Scandal Changed Accounting Forever
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 9th Jan 2026
In 2001, Enron was the one to watch. You couldn’t go five minutes without hearing about Enron. You’d visit your…
The Briefcase #24: New Year, File, New Spreadsheet
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 2nd Jan 2026
Last week, in the Briefcase, we talked about how time is uncontrollable, CPD deadlines always creep up on you, and…
The Briefcase #23: A Gentle Suggestion for Your New Year’s Resolution
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 19th Dec 2025
Congratulations on another successful year. You’re no doubt relaxing and spending time with loved ones. One thing you’re certainly not…
The Briefcase #22: Christmas Presents for Accountants
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 12th Dec 2025
What do you buy the person who has everything? Sure, your local accountant might seem the happiest, jolliest figure in…
The Briefcase #21: Beyond the Balance Sheet: What Do Accountants Do Next?
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 5th Dec 2025
It seems almost unimaginable that someone would not want to be an accountant, but there really are people out there…
The Briefcase #20: Key Ethical Challenges Accountants Will Face in 2026
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 28th Nov 2025
Ethics is something we’ve all had to think more about in recent years, and some professional bodies have responded to…
The Briefcase #19: Why Do We Budget?
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 21st Nov 2025
Every year, like clockwork, the UK Budget approaches, and the media goes into a total frenzy. For the last few…