Blog - April 2023

  • What Does It Mean To Be Too Big To Fail?

    What Does It Mean To Be Too Big To Fail?

    Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    In the world of accounting and finance, there are two complex, interlinked and often contradictory concepts that people entering forensic accounting jobs are often obligated to navigate in the wake of a major financial event. In the wake of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March 2023, the biggest banking collapse since 2008, a lot of discussions have returned to a dilemma at the heart of ...

  • What Skills Do Accountancy Firms Look For?

    What Skills Do Accountancy Firms Look For?

    Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    When applying for an accountancy job, it is important to highlight your best skills in the application form. So, what are accountancy firms looking for when hiring someone new to join their team? Focus on understanding skills While it is tempting to make a big deal out of previous work experience on your CV, some employers are more interested in whether you have transferable skills that will make ...

  • Why Did Silicon Valley Bank Collapse?

    Posted on Friday, April 14, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    On 10th March 2023, the financial world saw the largest bank collapse since the 2008 financial crisis and the second largest in history, with considerable consequences not only for forensic accounting jobs but for the wider financial world and startup companies. The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was one of three banks, alongside Silvergate Bank and Signature Bank, to close in March 2023. All three ...

  • Advisory Services ‘The Future Of UK Accountancy’

    Posted on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 by Lydia Sinclair — No comments

    When it comes to accountancy recruitment, many newly-qualified accountants might be seeking a lot of sound advice. However, their careers may actually depend on dispensing it. This is according to the new 50+50 report, produced by Accountancy Age in conjunction with Modulur. According to this report, the accountancy sector has been undergoing a time of significant change in recent years, with ...