All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Wbg introduces CFO service for SMEs seeking financial leadership 

The move is tailored to companies that do not require a full-time CFO but still need professional guidance in their financial operations. 

Payroll sector set for major shift as AI adoption grows: MHR study  

The report indicates that more than half (52%) of payroll professionals have already experienced a significant impact from AI in their work over the past year.  

Women CFOs outperform benchmarks and drive innovation: OneStream 

The report, “The Glass Chair,” revealed that companies with women in the CFO role tend to outpace industry benchmarks in shareholder returns. 

Hong Kong audit regulator fines Deloitte for audit deficiencies 

The fines relate to the audits of two former listed companies over the period from 2011 to 2013. 

Grant Thornton UK to appoint former BCG boss as chairman 

Stuart Quickenden brings 20 years of consulting expertise, advising clients across industries and geographies on strategy, operations, and transformation. 

Grant Thornton names management consulting national head  

Wi Liem Chua will retain his previous role as national head of Retail & Consumer Products.  

Xero to acquire B2B payments platform Melio in $2.5bn deal 

Melio, founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, serves over 80,000 US SMBs and accounting firms.  

Robson Laidler takes over Tindles Chartered Accountants

The deal, described as Robson Laidler’s “largest acquisition” in over 100 years, creates a group with a £9m combined turnover.

Hurst looks to double in size and aims for £20m turnover by 2028

The firm’s growth plan includes broadening its national client base, hiring, launching new service lines, and tech investments.

Inflexion to buy minority stake in Baker Tilly Netherlands

The transaction is anticipated to be completed in the first quarter of 2025.