Social Mobility Day puts spotlight on Access Accountancy & more…Keep up with what has been happening  in our latest accountancy news round-up…

Revenues soar for top Indian-owned companies in the UK

As negotiations around a UK-India Free Trade Agreement pause following the 14th round of negotiations earlier this year, new research from leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP, finds that a record number of Indian-owned businesses in the UK have seen their revenue increase by at least 10%, with the top performing companies achieving an average annual growth rate of almost 50%.

Less Than 30% of Companies are Ready for Upcoming ESG Assurance Requirements: KPMG Survey

A significant majority of large companies are not yet at advanced stages of readiness to meet upcoming assurance requirements on their reported ESG data, improving only slightly since last year, with a growing gap between the most and least prepared, even as virtually all companies acknowledge that they will be required to provide disclosures under at least one new sustainability reporting standard within the next two years, according to a new survey released by global professional services provider KPMG.

Accountancy firm confirms acquisition

A Lichfield accountancy business has confirmed a new acquisition. The Dains Group has completed the deal for CRS VAT.

Hazlewoods make two appointments to senior team

Accountancy firm Hazlewoods has made appointments in both its leadership and corporate finance teams.

Social Mobility Day puts spotlight on Access Accountancy

Greater support for charity will enable the profession to be fully open to people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, says ICAEW Chief Operating Officer Sharron Gunn.