All articles by Shivam Mishra

Shivam Mishra

Finance leaders plan sixfold increase in agentic AI: Wolters Kluwer 

The survey indicates that while 6% of finance leaders currently use agentic AI, 38% plan to adopt it within the next 12 months, leading to 44% utilisation by 2026. 

BDO USA launches AI strategy 

The strategy is supported by a global investment of more than $1bn over five years.  

DLA Piper appoints Matt Tweedie as CFO 

Tweedie, who will be based in London, joins from Knight Frank, where he served as group CFO and head of business services.  

UK companies shift focus from EU exports amid trade challenges

This shift highlights the impact of post-Brexit regulatory changes and recent trade agreements. 

RSM appoints new managing partner for Liverpool and Chester offices  

David Hawley succeeds Graham Bond, who will continue as a senior partner within the North West team.   

EY US appoints Martin Fiore as Americas vice-chair of tax 

Fiore, currently serving as EY Americas deputy vice-chair – Tax, will be based in New York.  

Ex-EY and PwC executives launch Unity Advisory to challenge Big Four in UK – report

Backed by up to $300m (£225.54m) from Warburg Pincus, the venture is due to commence operations by June.

Canopy secures $70m in Series C funding 

Canopy’s offering is designed to support medium and large accounting practices in managing various aspects of their operations.  

Grant Thornton Advisors adds three firms to expand multinational platform 

The enlarged platform will remain integrated within the Grant Thornton International network.

Uniqus Consultech raises $20m in Series C round  

The funding will be used to accelerate Uniqus’ growth, launch new services, and expand geographically across North America and globally.