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Private equity and ESG top the mid-tier agenda, ICAEW finds
A growing number of mid-tier accountancy firms are eyeing private equity investment and new ESG service lines, according to fresh research from the ICAEW — but a persistent skills gap could stall momentum. The latest edition of Mid-Tier Evolution, now in its second year, paints a picture of a sector balancing transformation with constraint.
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When the apple doesn’t fall far from the audit firm
THE BIG INTERVIEW
RCK’s CEO on what R&D tax got wrong (and what’s next)
As the new CEO of RCK Partners, James Gibson isn’t chasing scale for its own sake. In a sector battling credibility issues, he’s betting on better judgement, fewer shortcuts, and a renewed focus on what clients actually need.
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HMRC urges side hustlers to file tax returns asap
HMRC advises individuals with side hustles earning over £1,000 annually to register for Self Assessment tax returns ahead of the January deadline, emphasising the importance of early filing, especially for those with businesses earning over £50,000.
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