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• Top firms work on changes with potentially profound implications for the profession

• Forming local partnerships and developing an international reputation are key trends - -

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Structure bedevils merger plans

Closer integration is proposed for some of the biggest multinational accountancy firms, says Jennifer Hughes

Professional liability: Hard-won solution faces threat from US

The SEC may upset a long-awaited deal to limit UK auditors’ exposure, reports Robert Bruce

Professional bodies: A bid for raised profiles rather than world domination

All the leading institutes are making efforts to build up their presence abroad, finds Jennifer Hughes

Rankings: Small firms fall further behind

The dominance of the Big Four carries risk, but it is hard to remedy, writes Robert Bruce


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