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 Cyborgs Are Coming!
By: John Taylor | Posted on: 9th Jul 2025
Well they said it would happen and now it has. The Big4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC) have announced that…
accountingcpd Wins Customer Experience of the Year
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 4th Jul 2025
We’re thrilled to share that accountingcpd has been named Customer Experience of the Year (Vendor) at the International Accounting Awards 2025.…
The Strawberry and Cream VAT Debate
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 2nd Jul 2025
Marks & Spencer’s latest culinary offering – a strawberries and cream sandwich inspired by Japan’s viral “fruit sando” – has…
Skills for the Finance Professional of the Future
By: Ross Maynard | Posted on: 25th Jun 2025
Finance is a profession where the core skills seem to have been set for a century, but that’s all about…
Accountants on the Page
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 20th Jun 2025
Accountants don’t usually feature as the heroes in fiction. Regrettably, they tend to be maligned – cast into the background…
When Are Group Accounts Required?
By: Steve Collings | Posted on: 13th Jun 2025
Who must prepare group accounts and whether they’re required to do so may depend on a number of factors. There…
What is cost optimisation?
By: Carol Baker | Posted on: 11th Jun 2025
Cost optimisation isn’t just about cutting expenses; it’s about making smarter decisions that drive sustainable growth. What is cost optimisation?…
Ethical Issues with AI
By: Julia Penny | Posted on: 6th Jun 2025
There are a number of cautionary tales that highlight how AI systems have gone wrong in the past, exhibiting unintended…
How to Cheat on Your CPD (And Why Not To)
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 4th Jun 2025
We’ve all been there. It’s mid-December, you’re sipping on a nutmeg latte, and it hits you – you’ve still got…