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FRS 102 – what are the proposed changes?

FRS 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland is evolving. The changes on the horizon are likely to be significant.

Armstrong Watson makes key appointment in North East with new Audit and Assurance Partner

Armstrong Watson is delighted to announce the appointment of Audit and Assurance Partner Michael Morris in Newcastle.

Armstrong Watson appoints new audit and assurance partner in Leeds

Armstrong Watson has strengthened its Yorkshire audit team with the appointment of Steve Williams as Audit and Assurance Partner.

Steve joins the top 30 accountancy firm after 10 years with TC Group (previously Murray Harcourt), where he was an Audit Partner, and, prior to that, worked for RSM and KPMG.

Armstrong Watson promotes Audit and Assurance Director in Cumbria

Lauren Graham joined Armstrong Watson as a 24-year-old trainee in 2013 and has now been promoted to Audit and Assurance Director.

Armstrong Watson promotes Steve Preston to Audit and Assurance Partner

Steve Preston joined Armstrong Watson in 2022, after 15 years with BDO in Leeds, at the time the firm acquired ASE Professional Services in Manchester. He has already made a significant contribution to the audit service line and now heads up the Manchester office and Automotive sector.

10 steps to make the audit process easier for law firms

Law firm finance teams will often talk about the challenges that an audit brings but there are steps that can be taken to make the process as efficient as possible.

4 reasons an audit is valuable for business

Your annual audit should be seen as more than just a box-ticking exercise. It is a process that can add value to your business in many ways.

Armstrong Watson promotes Martin Johnston to Audit and Assurance Partner

Armstrong Watson are delighted to announce that Martin Johnston has been promoted to Audit and Assurance Partner.

Experienced Audit and Assurance Director joins Armstrong Watson

Armstrong Watson LLP, Accountants, Business and Financial Advisers are delighted to announce that Huw Nicholls has joined the team as an Audit Director.

Autumn Statement 2022 - lacks incentives for business owners

Having recently written an article of the now infamous “mini budget” in which I talked about it being very much a budget favouring business, this Autumn Statement has, in stark contrast, reverted to one of increased costs and taxes for business.