Can accountants stop the insolvency rot?
Business

Can accountants stop the insolvency rot?

10m Institute of Financial Account...

Can accountants stop the insolvency rot?

November 2023 saw a 21% jump in insolvencies from November 2022, as 2,466 businesses filed for bankruptcy. Is there any way of slowing these growing s...

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IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?
Business

IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?

11m Institute of Financial Account...

IFA: What’s ahead for 2024?

The IFA's Jonathan Barber shares his predictions for the upcoming year with ESG taking more of a prominence between debates regarding digital transfor...

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IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes
Business

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and successes

1y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA: A reflection on 2023’s challenges and success...

Could accountants' efforts to better align with the demands and expectations of their clients serve as a spark for greater innovation and sector chang...

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Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on late payments?
Budget

Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on late payments?

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Should the Autumn Statement have been tougher on l...

With an Autumn Statement that has received mixed reviews, one aspect that has flown somewhat under the radar is the commitment to public sector paymen...

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Is AI coming for your job?
Technology

Is AI coming for your job?

2y Institute of Financial Account...

Is AI coming for your job?

Fear not the AI revolution, urges Matt Barton, technical manager at the Institute of Financial Accountants Read More...

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The accountancy trends shaping 2023 and beyond
Practice

The accountancy trends shaping 2023 and beyond

2y Institute of Financial Account...

The accountancy trends shaping 2023 and beyond

John Edwards, CEO of the Institute of Financial Accountants, questions whether the turbulence seen in recent years will define the future of the accou...

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Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'
Accounting Firms

Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'

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Accountancy in 2022: 'A year of resilience'

John Edwards, chief executive of the IFA, offers his 'surprisingly upbeat view' of the UK accountancy industry in 2022 Read More...

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How accountants can promote strong leadership
Accounting Firms

How accountants can promote strong leadership

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How accountants can promote strong leadership

Times are difficult, but despite the economic turbulence accountants can seize the opportunity to become effective business leaders, says John Edwards...

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MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking
MTD

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be asking

2y Institute of Financial Account...

MTD for ITSA: Questions your clients might be aski...

Practitioners must communicate to clients ahead of the MTD ITSA conversion deadline to ensure as smooth a path as possible, urges John Edwards, CEO of...

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Why integrated thinking is an unmissable opportunity
ESG

Why integrated thinking is an unmissable opportunity

2y Institute of Financial Account...

Why integrated thinking is an unmissable opportuni...

As more SMEs are seeing the benefits of using integrated reporting, now is the time for accountants to leverage global developments to innovate their ...

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Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy firms?
Accounting Firms

Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy firms?

2y Institute of Financial Account...

Hybrid working: How cyber secure are accountancy f...

With more organisations adopting a hybrid working model, managing employees’ security habits is a bigger challenge than ever, explains John Edwards, C...

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What does the future of accounting look like?
Accounting Firms

What does the future of accounting look like?

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What does the future of accounting look like?

In a world full of uncertainty, disruption and change, now’s the time for accountants to position themselves as being vital in their roles during this...

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Plastic Packaging Tax: Applying it for your clients
ESG

Plastic Packaging Tax: Applying it for your clients

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Plastic Packaging Tax: Applying it for your client...

With the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) having come into force on April 1, affecting manufacturers and plastic packaging importers, John Edwards, CEO of ...

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Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials for legal recognition
Practice

Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials for legal recognition

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials...

The Institute of Financial Accounts (IFA) looks at how accountants can do their bit towards legal recognition for the term ‘accountant’ and win themse...

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Accounting industry sees shortfall in ‘techXpertise’, says IFA survey
Technology

Accounting industry sees shortfall in ‘techXpertise’, says IFA survey

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Accounting industry sees shortfall in ‘techXpertis...

A recent member survey by the Institute of Financial Accountants reveals a knowledge gap in emerging technology as accountants assess their future rol...

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Accountants must “exercise vigilance” with cryptoassets, IFA warns
Tax

Accountants must “exercise vigilance” with cryptoassets, IFA warns

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Accountants must “exercise vigilance” with cryptoa...

John Edwards, CEO of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) addresses the issues as well as opportunities around cryptoassets, amid the need for...

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What are the key accounting industry trends to watch in 2022?
Practice

What are the key accounting industry trends to watch in 2022?

3y Institute of Financial Account...

What are the key accounting industry trends to wat...

Accounting firms around the world have been forced to drastically change processes, re-examine working environments, and support businesses’ economic ...

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2021: How the accountancy industry adapted to change and uncertainty
Accounting Firms

2021: How the accountancy industry adapted to change and uncertainty

3y Institute of Financial Account...

2021: How the accountancy industry adapted to chan...

As 2021 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months and how the accountancy industry has adapted to a myriad of...

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Making a quality Suspicious Activity Report
Security

Making a quality Suspicious Activity Report

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Making a quality Suspicious Activity Report

The Institute of Financial Accountants outlines how, why and when to make a quality Suspicious Activity Report Read More...

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Economic crime levy: Relief for SMEs
Business Regulation

Economic crime levy: Relief for SMEs

3y Institute of Financial Account...

Economic crime levy: Relief for SMEs

Revised plans and draft legislation suggest that smaller businesses should be exempt Read More...

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IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framework in HMRC consultation
Tax

IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framework in HMRC consultation

3y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA calls for greater clarity of tax admin framewo...

Greater clarity on the tax administration framework in HMRC consultation called for by the Institute of Financial Accountants Read More...

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IFA details its recommendations for OTS’ role in consultation response
Tax

IFA details its recommendations for OTS’ role in consultation response

3y Institute of Financial Account...

IFA details its recommendations for OTS’ role in c...

More powers, independence and transparency needed to advise government on simplifying UK tax system Read More...

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