All articles by Archana Rani

Archana Rani

KPMG hires former SEC acting chief accountant Melissa Rocha

Rocha spent 24 years at the SEC, where she held several key positions.

MSI Global Alliance appoints Martin Scott as new CEO

Scott took on the position of CEO-designate on 28 April 2025, replacing Andrew Leck, who retired after four years at the helm.

BDO and MVGX launch AI tool to simplify ESG reporting

The platform is said to improve the accuracy of reported data by using automated analysis and organised workflows.

Qualys unveils Policy Audit to streamline compliance

Policy Audit can generate multiple reports from a single data collection, offering easy monitoring of compliance trends.

Republican proposal to abolish PCAOB sparks debate

The plan is part of a wider reform effort supporting President Trump’s deregulatory agenda.

Accountancy firm Butterworth Barlow merges with Suzanne Hill

The merger results in Suzanne Hill & Co being fully integrated into Butterworth Barlow’s operations.

RSM UK appoints 11 new partners

The firm’s tax practice has seen the elevation of two experts, Chris Alderman and Joost Willemsen.

Evelyn Partners divests accountancy business, rebrands as S&W

S&W has around 1,800 employees and more than 120 partners across 15 towns and cities in the UK and Ireland.

RMT Accountants names new managing director

Slater, who currently oversees commercial services at RMT, is scheduled to step into his new leadership position this summer.

BDO names new director for ESG due diligence practice 

Jono Szoke will lead the ESG due diligence team, offering critical support on transactions and public market listings.