ICAEW boosts platform for Black talent & more…Keep up with what has been happening  in our latest accountancy news round-up…

ICAEW boosts platform for Black talent

As the latest cohort of the 10,000 Black Interns Programme complete their placements at ICAEW, they explain why providing a platform for underrepresented groups makes good business sense.

Buzzacott advised Dean Curran on his acquisition of Garner Osborne Circuits Limited

Buzzacott are delighted to announce Dean Curran’s acquisition of Garner Osbourne Circuits Limited. This is the second UK acquisition by a Novastone Capital Advisors (“NCA”) entrepreneur. NCA run an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (“ETA”) program where they co-invest in entrepreneurs to make acquisitions – providing support, structure and know-how.

PwC sets out three-step action plan for CSRD readiness

PwC’s inaugural CSRD report shows that, despite high levels of confidence in their readiness to comply, businesses must still address major hurdles.

Grant Thornton explores three-way merger

Grant Thornton’s US business has discussed a possible deal to acquire the accounting group’s UK and Irish affiliates in what would be one of the most ambitious M&A transactions in the sector to date.

RSM comments on OfS report which signals step in the right direction for UK universities

The Office for Students (OfS) has published a report this week ‘Fit for the Future: Higher Education Regulation Towards 2035’, which includes recommendations for the regulator to monitor the financial sustainability of all higher education institutions.