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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: 20th Jun 2025Accountants on the Page
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0Explore five novels where accountants take centre stage, from gamblers to space adventurers, vampires to jockeys. Discover how accounting skills power fictional heroes through absurd, thrilling, and sometimes supernatural adventures.
Posted on: 13th Jun 2025When Are Group Accounts Required?
By: Steve Collings | 4 min read | 0Understanding the requirements for preparing group accounts in the UK and Ireland is essential for compliance. Learn when group accounts must be produced, updated thresholds, and how exemptions apply.
Posted on: 11th Jun 2025What is cost optimisation?
By: Carol Baker | 3 min read | 0Discover how strategic cost optimisation goes beyond simple cuts to enhance efficiency, resource allocation, and long-term profitability across business units.
Posted on: 6th Jun 2025Ethical Issues with AI
By: Julia Penny | 2 min read | 0Explore how ethical frameworks in accounting must evolve in response to AI, automation, and the shifting responsibilities of modern finance professionals.
Posted on: 4th Jun 2025How to Cheat on Your CPD (And Why Not To)
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0Trying to cheat your CPD? Here's a not-so-serious guide to what not to do, plus smarter ways to stay on track and plan a stress-free CPD year.
Posted on: 30th May 2025This is not just any ransomware attack
By: John Taylor | 3 min read | 0Marks & Spencer's ransomware attack is a wake-up call: cyber threats aren’t just technical, they're human. Discover what every business should learn from it.
Posted on: 28th May 2025Current Confidence in the Accounting Profession
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0Confidence in the accounting profession has dipped globally. Explore the causes, key risks, and emerging trends reshaping the role of the accountant.
Posted on: 21st May 2025Creating a PivotChart
By: Alan Murray | 3 min read | 0Learn how to create and customise PivotCharts in Excel to visualise your data clearly and build dashboards that bring your analysis to life.
Posted on: 16th May 2025Client KPIs for Accounting Practices
By: Ross Maynard | 3 min read | 0Learn how to measure client satisfaction in accounting practices using 6 key KPIs, from NPS to churn to support performance metrics.