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  1. The Briefcase 30: A Love Letter to the One True Love of Accountants

    This Valentine’s, we wrote a love letter to the one companion accountants spend the most time with. You know the one.

  2. The Briefcase 29: Advice For The Year Ahead

    2026 is shaping up to be a year of rapid change. Discover what 14 experts in accounting, tax, and tech think professionals should focus on this year.

  3. The Briefcase 28: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities in 2026

    What should accountants be watching in 2026? Industry experts share the key trends, risks, and opportunities shaping the profession.

  4. Auditing is Boring - Until It Matters

    Why did the UK drop its long-promised audit reform? This article reflects on Carillion, ARGA, and why audit only gets attention when things go wrong.

  5. The Briefcase 27: Five Taxes That Refuse to Die

    From Stamp Duty to ancient Roman tariffs, these taxes have outlived wars, empires — and probably your will to do self-assessment.

  6. The Briefcase 26: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters for Accountants

    This week in the Briefcase, we talk spreadsheets, stress, and why emotional intelligence might be the best tool accountants forget they have.