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Date of publication: 2026

UK Firm Dains Expands into the North West – Joining Forces with HURST.

HURST, a leading North West accountancy and advisory firm, has joined Dains, marking the Group’s first move into the region and its sixth transaction since securing private equity investment from IK Partners. It also represents the 16th deal completed by the Group since 2021, further accelerating its strategy to build the leading SME advisory business in the UK and Ireland.

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France Finance Bill 2026: Key Provisions Explained

AGN EMEA Tax Committee News

This article provides an overview of the key provisions of France’s Finance Bill 2026, with a focus on the proposed tax on patrimonial holdings. Although the Finance Bill 2026 has yet to be formally adopted due to political uncertainty, its main revenue measures are now known. The article examines one of the bill’s flagship proposals, outlining the entities concerned, the conditions for liability, and the practical implications for both French and foreign taxpayers.

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AGN Canadian Member Firm Adams + Miles Launches Year-long Centennial Celebration

In 2026, AGN International proudly recognises a remarkable milestone achieved by one of its Canadian member firms. Adams + Miles is celebrating 100 years of continuous service—an accomplishment attained by only a small number of professional services firms worldwide and one that reflects the enduring client trust and accounting expertise the firm has built across generations.

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The Role of a Virtual CFO in Modern Businesses

Contributed by: Calibre.

What is the concept of a Virtual CFO? Financial management plays a pivotal role in determining a company’s success. For many businesses, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups, hiring a full-time Chief Financial Officer (CFO) may not be financially feasible. This is where the concept of a Virtual CFO (vCFO) comes into play.

Virtual CFO provides the expertise and strategic financial guidance of a traditional CFO but operates on a flexible, part-time, or remote basis, making this service accessible and cost-effective for businesses of all sizes.

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AGN Hosts Inaugural Firm Leader Roundtables in Dallas 

Dallas, January 13-14, 2026 – AGN International, a global association of independent accounting and advisory firms, hosted its first-ever Firm Leader Roundtables in January. Leaders from across the United States united for a focused, two-day meeting centred on collaboration, insight-sharing, and the future of the accounting profession.

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