All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Ryan, Dhruva Advisors to form JV in India 

The transaction will see Ryan obtaining a majority share in Dhruva Advisors.  

Deloitte initiates job cuts in UK amid consulting slowdown – report 

The accounting giant is reorganising its structure, consolidating from five major business units to four.  

ETL Nederland adds Gewoon Accountants & Adviseurs 

Gewoon Accountants & Adviseurs offers accountancy, tax advice, HR and payroll services, and business consultancy.  

Qount launches AI-driven 1099 Workflow for accounting

The enhancement is designed to automate and consolidate the entire 1099 cycle, from client onboarding to the final filing. 

KPMG introduces AI Assurance services  

The services are intended to provide frameworks for monitoring AI agent behaviours and managing potential risks. 

Annature launches ASIC Payments for accounting firms 

The product aims to resolve bottlenecks in the annual statement procedure faced by accounting firms.  

KPMG names new chairman of Asia Pacific board 

Martin Sheppard, who has been the chairman of KPMG Australia since September 2023, will retain his current role. 

Grant Thornton appoints new corporate finance national head 

Cameron Bacon possesses expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic growth planning. 

AMS Group acquires BW Medical 

The merger positions AMS Group as a provider of accounting services to more than 300 GP practices and 2,500 healthcare professionals. 

PCAOB sanctions Marcum Asia for audit breaches 

The disciplinary order relates to the firm’s actions during its tenure as the auditor for Gridsum Holding.