20 February 2025

Welcome to AB Direct, the weekly news update from ACCA’s AB magazine. To receive an email version tailored to your region and/or sector, please update your details in myACCA and subscribe.

Subscribe to AB Direct

UK news headlines

Government might reduce scope of audit reform

Businesses mull biggest layoffs in decade

SMEs call for action on funding, AI training and tax

HMRC drops crackdown on partnerships' tax

UK wages continue to outpace inflation

Accountants at cash-strapped council probed

MPs to attend ‘Blockchain Basics for Policymakers’

Premier League clubs claim millions in R&D relief

International news headlines

Italy accuses Amazon of €1.2bn VAT evasion

Nike partners with Kim Kardashian on women’s brand

Argentina president faces crypto fraud claims

European shares spike on Ukraine peace hopes

PwC India restructures leadership

African leaders agree US$20bn financial stability fund

UAE and Ukraine sign landmark trade deal

KFC quits Kentucky HQ for Texas

Highlighted articles from AB magazine this week

New CPD articles from AB

Your wellbeing hub

Our wellbeing hub offers resources to support your wellbeing throughout your ACCA journey. Explore articles, videos and podcasts to help maintain balance

Go to the hub

ACCA Careers

Access job interview and general careers advice on ACCA Careers, as well as search for hundreds of roles and set up a job alert for your region

Find out more

Courses and webinars

Our CPD resource finder offers over 3,000 items to help keep you on track. Browse the resources and find many free and exclusive discounts for ACCA members

Browse CPD resources