All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

FRC programme to enhance capabilities of small UK audit firms 

Firms will be invited to join the Scalebox Programme, collaborating with the FRC to enhance their audit quality and quality management systems. 

Cowgills expands business recovery division with new appointment 

Keeley Lord, an insolvency practitioner, joins the team after a 16-year tenure at Begbies Traynor. 

Accordance launches to offer AI accounting and tax solutions 

The funding comprises $10m in seed funding led by Khosla Ventures and $3m in pre-seed funding led by General Catalyst. 

Cinven agrees to acquire stake in Grant Thornton Germany 

The collaboration aims to accelerate the firm’s adoption of advanced technologies, such as digitalisation and AI.

New ECCTA rule offers “major opportunity” to accountants 

The new regulation holds large organisations criminally liable if an employee, subsidiary, or associated person commits fraud.

Whitley Penn expands capabilities with acquisition of JetRock Analytics 

JetRock Analytics has expertise in developing contemporary data systems and customised analytics. 

Starling agrees to acquire accounting tools provider Ember 

The acquisition aims to integrate Ember’s digital tax and bookkeeping software into Starling Bank’s existing app and online banking platform. 

MHA reports 47.4% income growth in FY25 

The AIM-listed company, known for its audit, tax and advisory services, achieved revenue of £224.2m ($303.5m), up from £154m the previous year. 

Payroll compliance challenges for small businesses, survey reveals 

The survey by Employment Hero of 1,000 small business leaders found that 40% have incurred penalties due to payroll issues, costing thousands of pounds.  

Blue J secures $122m Series D funding for AI tax platform 

The funding will be used to support Blue J’s efforts to expand its team, enhance product development and increase market reach.