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The Briefcase 2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
From Enron to Satyam, discover the five biggest accounting scandals of all time, how they happened, who got burned, and what every accountant can learn from the wreckage.
Accountants in the Spotlight
Discover how accountants are portrayed in TV and film, from cult heroes to comedy icons, and why the profession deserves more credit than it gets.
The History of Accounting
From Mesopotamian clay tablets to modern ledgers, the history of accounting spans continents and civilisations.
Posted on: 22nd Aug 2025The Briefcase 6: What’s So Big About the Big Four?
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0Why do Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG dominate accounting? Explore the history, power, and reality of the Big Four in this witty Briefcase breakdown.
Posted on: 13th Aug 2025The Briefcase 5: The Biggest Misconceptions About Accountants
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0From tax misconceptions to stereotypes about our personalities, we uncover the truth behind the biggest myths about accountants
Posted on: 7th Aug 2025The Briefcase 4: Excel Formulas That Impress Non-Accountants
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0Discover Excel formulas that are easy to learn but rarely used - perfect for impressing non-accountants and showing off your spreadsheet superpowers.
Posted on: 1st Aug 2025The Briefcase 3: Industry vs Practice vs Public Sector: Who Has It Hardest?
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0Who has it hardest in accounting - industry, practice, or public sector? This breakdown exposes the quirks, perks, and pain points of each, with a healthy dose of sarcasm and spreadsheet-based truth.
Posted on: 17th Jul 2025The Briefcase 1: 7 Ways to Annoy Your Accountant
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0Think you know how to treat your accountant? Think again. Here are 7 surprisingly common ways people annoy their accountant.
Posted on: 9th Jul 2025The Cyborgs Are Coming!
By: John Taylor | 3 min read | 0The Big Four are reducing graduate recruitment and cutting roles as AI transforms junior finance jobs. Discover the implications for the future of accounting.
Posted on: 4th Jul 2025accountingcpd Wins Customer Experience of the Year
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0accountingcpd wins Customer Experience of the Year at the 2025 International Accounting Awards.
Posted on: 2nd Jul 2025The Strawberry and Cream VAT Debate
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0M&S's new strawberry and cream sandwich raises sweet VAT questions. Is it dessert or lunch? A tasty case with major tax implications.
Posted on: 25th Jun 2025Skills for the Finance Professional of the Future
By: Ross Maynard | 3 min read | 0Finance professionals today need far more than traditional accounting skills. Discover the five key areas where finance skills are evolving: data visualisation, coding, sustainability, people skills, and finance business partnering.