ICAEW accountant stars in Team GB Olympic rugby & more…Keep up with what has been happening  in our latest accountancy news round-up…

ICAEW accountant stars in Team GB Olympic rugby

Heather Cowell, Team GB rugby sevens forward and ICAEW Chartered Accountant, explains how playing hard and working smart paved the way for her success both on and off the field.

PE-backed accountancy completes double acquisition

A private equity-backed accountancy firm has expanded with a pair of acquisitions. West Midlands firm BK Plus, which is backed by private equity investor Palatine, has acquired two practices based in Cornwall.

Jamie Smith and Omar Ali join BDO as partners

Accounting and auditing firm BDO has named two new partners in its UK wing. Jamie Smith and Omar Ali join the firm’s partnership in Bristol and London respectively.

Saffery expansion to Leeds scheduled for later this year

As part of its ongoing commitment and investment in Yorkshire, Saffery is expanding into Leeds later this year after signing a lease on new offices at Wellington Place.

ACCA: AI reshaping talent opportunities in accountancy

Integration of AI in accountancy and finance presents both challenges and opportunities for the profession. ACCA research suggests that while there is a need to continuously evolve the skillset and knowledge base, there are also strong foundations in place from which finance professionals can position themselves and their organisations for success in this new era.