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CAP 1: New, 'improved' clearance procedure

BDO's Jeff Webber highlights changes to HMRC's non-statutory procedure for pre-checking complicated personal tax issues.

BDO criticises 'unsatisfactory' audit committee reports

The majority of audit committees on UK listed companies fall short of best practice in their reporting, according to a

Small firms hit hardest by slowing growth

Following David Cameron’s speech last week to pull together, the economic figures haven’t helped - revealing smaller firms are continuing to struggle the most.

Undeclared VAT: Should you take the carrot?

With the deadline for notifying HMRC of an intention to take part in the VAT Initiative Camp

Reasons to be Cheerful

Ofgem appoints BDO to probe energy suppliers

Energy regulator Ofgem has appointed BDO to investigate the “big six” energy suppliers to see if they are justified in charging consumers higher prices.

Regulator slams six largest audit firms

The Audit Inspection Unit (AIU), which forms part of the Financial Reporting Council, has published a

BDO’s Jeremy Newman to retire

A digital pioneer to the end, BDO International CEO Jeremy Newman posted a blog to mark the announcement of his retirement from the top 10 accountancy firm.

BDO slammed for Shore Capital deal failings

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has censured BDO for failing to give proper advice to Shore Capital during its 2009 takeover of Puma Brandenburg.

Accountants failing clients as record fraud losses announced

UK fraud losses reached a record £1bn this year, and yet many accounting firms are woefully ill-prepared to handle the risks.