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Vidhyamunnangi Vidhyamunnangi

ISCA signs agreements to build accountancy talent  

The move aims to increase the number of CA (Singapore)-qualified professionals and address the needs of Singapore companies operating abroad.  

BDO UK posts stable annual revenue of £1bn in 2025 

The company’s operating profit dropped 7.5% to £210m, while profit per equity partner fell to £589k from £681k in the previous year.  

RSM UK names new employment tax partner and national Fair Pay lead 

Robson’s appointment comes ahead of new employer regulations being introduced by the Government’s Fair Work Agency in April next year. 

Singapore companies increase use of AI: CPA Australia survey  

Despite this progress, most organisations have yet to fully integrate cybersecurity into their operations. 

EOTs gain traction with succession and productivity gains: BDO  

The UK government reduced the statutory capital gains tax relief from 100% to 50% for shareholders selling to EOTs. 

Public sector accountants need to build optimism: ACCA report 

The report draws on interviews with eight senior finance leaders working across various public sector contexts worldwide. 

CPA Australia highlights concerns in financial reporting reforms  

The Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2025 puts forward a plan to merge the AASB, AUASB, and FRC into a new body named External Reporting Australia.  

IFRS publishes new accounting standards for SMEs 

Certain topics have been removed from the standard, including earnings per share, interim financial reporting. 

CIMA highlights lack of cost relief for businesses in UK budget 

CIMA noted that overall tax increases and added “complexity” could restrict economic progress. 

It “wasn’t a bad Budget” for pensioners: Rathbones executive 

Rathbones financial planning divisional lead Rebecca Williams noted that the estate planning was becoming “trickier”.