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 #9: The Strange World of Tax-Free Organisations
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 12th Sep 2025
There’s nothing quite as divine as tax exemption. Whether it’s religion or royalty, some organisations float above earthly matters –…
The Briefcase #8: 5 CPD Lies We Tell Ourselves
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 4th Sep 2025
When it comes to our monthly list of tasks, CPD will be pretty low down, if it’s on there at…
The Briefcase #7: 5 People Who Changed Accounting Forever
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 27th Aug 2025
You may know your beans, and how to count them, but do you know who made accounting what it is…
The Briefcase #6: What’s So Big About the Big Four?
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 22nd Aug 2025
Every profession has its royalty. Musicians have Beyoncé, football has Messi, and accounting has… Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG. The…
The Briefcase #5: The Biggest Misconceptions About Accountants
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 13th Aug 2025
Every profession has its stereotype. Lawyers are sharks, dentists are sadists, and estate agents are useless. As an accountant, you’re…
The Briefcase #4: Excel Formulas That Impress Non-Accountants
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 7th Aug 2025
As an accountant, there’s a good chance someone, somewhere, has asked you for help with Excel – especially if you’re…
The Briefcase #3: Industry vs Practice vs Public Sector: Who Has It Hardest?
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 1st Aug 2025
Everyone loves arguing that they have it worse, and it’s no different in accountancy. And, for finance professionals, the argument…
The Briefcase #2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 25th Jul 2025
For most of us, the biggest scandals our office will be involved in is whether Aidan turned the dishwasher on…
The Briefcase #1: 7 Ways to Annoy Your Accountant
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 17th Jul 2025
Welcome to the first edition of The Briefcase, your weekly dispatch from the world of numbers, nuance and, occasionally, nonsense. This…