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World Survey: M&A overview
World Survey: In 2011, there have been several firm movements as the Big Four branch out into the mid-tier market as well as several strategic.... read more
World Survey: Legal minefield
As predicted in last years report, audit firms have been in the firing line of lawyers in the past year. In the UK, the accounting disciplinary.... read more
World Survey: A profession divided by regulation
The Big Four business model is under attack as authorities from both sides of the Atlantic consider proposals that could change the way audit firms.... read more
UK survey: Keep calm and carry on
Economic hardship, increasing regulatory demands and unprecedented scrutiny of the audit professionare some of the main challenges facing UK firms..... read more
Brazil survey: A year of growth and concentration
Strong economic growth, huge infrastructure projects and the business boom expected from forthcomingsports events have all played a part in stellar.... read more
Australia survey: Aussie firms bounce back
Accounting firms are in the middle of a two-paced economy, servicing the booming mining sector ofWestern Australia while helping many struggling.... read more
Russia survey: A numbers game
A resurgence in non-audit related services has seen firms battle to win clients in a market where growth ishard to achieve. International.... read more
South Africa country survey: A cloudy horizon
As the new South African Companies Act takes effect, mid-tier firms are looking at ways of increasingadvisory capacities and growing by.... read more
India survey: Impressive growth masks uncertain future
Today, the going may be good with both opportunities and growth, but the risk of under-capacity looms large over the profession in India. With a.... read more
India survey: A time of change
Despite strong results, it is regulation that has most firm leaders talking as the nation still recovers from the aftermath of the Satyam scandal. read more
Japan survey: Earthquake, IFRS shockwaves strike
As Japan rebuilds following the March earthquake, accounting firms are under immense fee pressureand IFRS adoption is in limbo. David Hayes and Ana.... read more
Deloitte revenue grows 8% to $28.8 billion
Deloitte, the worlds largest accounting network, has increased global revenues by 8.4 percent to a record $28.8bn laying down a marker to its Big.... read more
Firms report a lack of skilled staff on the market
Accounting and finance firms are facing difficulties recruiting skilled staff, according to a report from recruitment specialist Robert Half.The.... read more
KPMG tops Hemscott audit list
Hemscotts Q3 UK ranking has seen KPMG secure the lead again with the highest number of clients across all listed markets.In third quarter 2011,.... read more
France survey: Under pressure
Times are tough in France as intense fee pressure has led to concerns over audit quality. Firms are findingit hard to hold onto top talent while.... read more
South Korea survey: Welcome to the K-IFRS era
Korean accounting firms have suffered fee pressure and cautious client spending as the nations economyslowly climbs out of the global financial.... read more
Mexico survey: Solid growth as conditions improve
Demand in tax, IFRS transition advice and niche consulting services is powering solid single digit growth for Mexican accounting firms. Although.... read more
Netherlands survey: Another year in the red
The accounting market has nose dived deeper into the red in The Netherlands, as firms struggle against a lack of transactions related work, severe.... read more
Italy survey: Ready for a fresh start
Italian accountancy firms are generally positive about their prospects in spite of concerns over theeconomy and changing political landscape.. read more
Germany survey: Pressure haunts firms as market steadies
The accounting profession has contracted in Germany as firms struggle against severe fee pressure and alack of transaction-related work. Nicola.... read more
