Compliance

SOC 2 Compliance: 5 Key Measures to Protect Your Accounting Practice

Ingrid Patterson November 27, 2025 0

Accounting practices occupy an uncomfortable position in the data protection landscape. As data controllers under UK GDPR, they bear full...

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Carbon Ledger: How Technology Helps Accountants Measure Footprints

Ingrid Patterson November 12, 2025 0

Accounting practices have a new problem that looks a lot like their old problems: too much work, not enough hours....

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Accountants and Lawyers Face FCA-Led AML Oversight from 2027

Howard Locke November 3, 2025 0

The Financial Conduct Authority will assume responsibility for supervising all anti-money laundering activities of accountants and lawyers, ending nearly two...

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Protecting Client Data: Essential Cybersecurity Tips for Accounting Practices

Howard Locke October 8, 2025 0

Ransomware attacks on accounting firms can be devastating. When client tax records and payroll data are encrypted, firms face impossible...

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SmartSearch Delivers Comprehensive AML Compliance Solutions to UK Market

Howard Locke September 15, 2025 0

Company Overview SmartSearch is a prominent AML compliance technology provider. It serves over 7,000 regulated businesses across the UK with...

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Top Tech Tools for Accounting Firm Analysts to Improve Client Intake and KYC

Howard Locke September 11, 2025 0

In 2025, top tech tools for accounting firm analysts are transforming how onboarding is done. These tools improve client intake...

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The Tech-Driven Future of Accounting Compliance

Howard Locke May 22, 2025 0

Compliance analysts in accounting firms face increasing complexity. The job is no longer just about ticking regulatory boxes. It involves...

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From Spreadsheets to Sustainability: Compliance Trends for UK Accountants

Howard Locke May 12, 2025 0

As the accounting profession moves deeper into the digital age, the definition of compliance is shifting dramatically. In 2025, UK...

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5 Key Technologies Reshaping Forensic Accounting in Accounting Firms

Ingrid Patterson March 11, 2025 0

Forensic accounting is undergoing a major transformation due to technological advancements. In today’s financial environment, accounting firms are leveraging cutting-edge...