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For professionals with a background in tax, transitioning to a law firm can open up a wide range of opportunities. Whether you’re a tax advisor or consultant, your expertise in tax law and regulations will make you a valuable asset in the legal world. Our Senior Consultant, Tim Keech, explains how. Law firms are increasingly…

We talk to Hannah Van Ross ACA, Audit Partner at Shipleys LLP and 2024 winner of the 35 Under 35 awards. With a passion for ESG initiatives and internal wellbeing, Hannah’s career at a mid-tier firm has given her exposure to a range of experiences and opportunities. Hannah is an Audit Partner at Shipleys LLP…

Sophie Woodburn, Audit Manager at F. W. Smith, Riches & Co., sits down with Adam Munro to discuss the ‘Tomorrows Leaders’ network she helped set up and why firms should mentor and encourage junior staff. Sophie Woodburn provides high quality advice to clients, cost-effective solutions to any difficulties presented and is also involved with tendering…

Helen Lovering has over 20 years of experience working in recruitment, all within financial services, across the Sydney, Singapore and London markets. She has spent the last nine years as Director working for a large international agency overseas, returning to the UK in 2023. After working in London, she joined AJ Chambers in 2024, heading…

ICAEW Data Community Chair and Ethics Committee Member, Franki Hackett, explains why firms should apply proper processes and regulation in order to use AI. In this insightful article, Franki gives honest careers advice to trainees and provides views on ethics in audit. Franki Hackett is Head of Audit & Ethics at Engine B, which began…

Adam Munro, Associate Portfolio Director at AJ Chambers, shares tips and insights for trainee accountants looking to stand out. Adam heads up client relationships in London for Audit & Accounts. With over 11 years’ experience, he has built a network with London’s most prominent companies and assisted hundreds of trained accountants with their career. What…

Legal Practice M&A Sector Brief: Q2 2024 Law firm mergers and acquisitions activity has greatly increased in Q2 following a relatively slow start to the year, but in some respects unsurprising due to the nature of the M&A market more broadly in 2023. Appetite is growing from both buying and selling practices in dealmaking, as…

Urgency at work is something all employees must learn to manage. At AJ Chambers the need to complete tasks quickly and efficiently is a normal part of our daily routine. We understand that urgency can be a result of a number of different factors. Most of the time for us, it is motivated by the…

The increasing focus from regulators on raising standards may cause some small firms to consider dropping audits, unable to cope with the demands and time spent on paperwork imposed by regulatory requirements. Audit has been faced with challenges over the past 12 months and has been under significant scrutiny. Increased regulatory pressures, high-profile corporate collapses,…

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) has become a focal point in the general election. Speculation is growing over what changes might happen post-election, with many believing there will be increases. As a business owner, what impact could this have? CGT is a tax on the profit you make when you sell (or ‘dispose of’) an asset…