The Briefcase #2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
For most of us, the biggest scandals our office will be involved in is whether Aidan turned the dishwasher on…
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Accountants don’t usually get top billing in TV and film. Unless they’re cooking the books or dodging bullets. But every…The History of Accounting
Luca Pacioli (pictured above) might have popularised the double entry method, but the history of accounting goes beyond him –…
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The Briefcase #13: Talking About Talking, or How To Avoid Burnout
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 10th Oct 2025
The very first Briefcase blog we wrote was about ways to annoy your accountant – and it turns out, there’s…
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The Briefcase #12: Times When Accounting Made the World Better
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 3rd Oct 2025
Last week, we trawled through the darkest corners of the ledger – stories of accountants who used their powers to…
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The Briefcase #11 : When Accountants Turn Criminal: 5 Real-Life Fraud Cases
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 26th Sep 2025
At accountingcpd, we like to create courses about how accountants can be a force for good in the world. A…
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The Briefcase #10: Why Accountants Keep Appearing on The Great British Bake Off
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 19th Sep 2025
Why do accountants make good bakers? Because they never produce a soggy bottom line. With the 2025 season of The Great…
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The Briefcase #9: The Strange World of Tax-Free Organisations
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 12th Sep 2025
There’s nothing quite as divine as tax exemption. Whether it’s religion or royalty, some organisations float above earthly matters –…
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The Briefcase #8: 5 CPD Lies We Tell Ourselves
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 4th Sep 2025
When it comes to our monthly list of tasks, CPD will be pretty low down, if it’s on there at…
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The Briefcase #7: 5 People Who Changed Accounting Forever
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 27th Aug 2025
You may know your beans, and how to count them, but do you know who made accounting what it is…
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The Briefcase #6: What’s So Big About the Big Four?
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 22nd Aug 2025
Every profession has its royalty. Musicians have Beyoncé, football has Messi, and accounting has… Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG. The…
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The Briefcase #5: The Biggest Misconceptions About Accountants
By: accountingcpd | Posted on: 13th Aug 2025
Every profession has its stereotype. Lawyers are sharks, dentists are sadists, and estate agents are useless. As an accountant, you’re…