All articles by Sathya Jameson
Sathya Jameson
Deloitte UK announces 60 partner promotions
The tax and legal division has seen the most promotions, with 17 individuals stepping up to partner roles.
Cherry Bekaert buys CPA Spicer Jeffries
This acquisition is set to broaden Cherry Bekaert’s service offerings, particularly in the asset management sector.
Withum expands with PKF Texas merger
This move will see PKF Texas’ 20 partners and approximately 160 team members become part of Withum.
Thomson Reuters introduces agentic AI CoCounsel
Agentic AI systems can plan, reason, act, and react within real workflows, completing complex, multi-step tasks.
Grant Thornton names Rick Surett as new CFO
Surett will assume the role on 2 June, replacing Muhammad Bhayat, who retires after a tenure of more than 20 years with the company.
PwC partner exits amid repercussions from Evergrande audit
In the coming month, at least ten partners are set to leave the firm, adding to the 20 who have quit over the past six months.
Avalara introduces APIs for 1099 & W-9 automation
These APIs are designed to help companies integrate 1099 and W-9 compliance workflows into their existing business platforms.
Deloitte Tohmatsu to offer services for Japan lease accounting
The services will combine accounting expertise with practical application and operational support to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
UK CFOs lack strong relationship with HRDs
The most common description of CFO-HRD relationships was “neutral,” indicating communication limited to operational matters.
RSM UK makes key audit and tax hires in Aberdeen
The recent hires include Robbie Simpson as audit director, Ciaran Fines as assistant tax manager, and Naeema Joji as assistant audit manager.