Local councils across the UK are facing a fiscal crisis, with some proposing sharp council tax hikes to tackle mounting debt and budget shortfalls. Ei...
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View articleThe end of January looms large for small business owners across the UK. It’s a time marked by long hours, frazzled nerves, and a desperate hunt for mi...
View articleIn 2025, artificial intelligence (AI) has moved beyond being a buzzword in accounting—it’s now a fundamental part of how businesses manage their finan...
View articleIn a sector often overshadowed by labyrinthine supply chains and erratic profit margins, Sage—known primarily for its financial management software—ha...
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View articleHMRC has issued new guidance aimed at taxpayers participating in the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) testing programme. The update provides...
View articleAs the dust settles on 2024, Jonathan Barber, Executive Director – UK of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), reflects on a year shaped by po...
View articleThe International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has introduced targeted amendments to IFRS 9 Financial Instruments and IFRS 7 Financial Instrument...
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View articleThe Charity Commission has announced a statutory inquiry into Community Accountancy Self Help, citing concerns over persistent non-compliance with fin...
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View articleCorporate reporting is rapidly evolving, with numerous new standards and requirements being established to guide companies towards more responsible an...
View articleAs 2025 dawns, accountants find themselves at the heart of an economy still navigating the aftershocks of a global pandemic, seismic political shifts,...
View articleHM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has launched a voluntary disclosure initiative aimed at companies that have overclaimed research and development (R&am...
View articleThe Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its draft three-year strategy for 2025-28, emphasising its commitment to safeguarding public trust...
View articleThe Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released initial findings from its ongoing examination of the NHS audit market, revealing significant obstac...
View articleThe Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is marking its 170th anniversary this month, celebrating its role as the world’s oldest prof...
View articleTwo major private equity deals have been announced in the UK accountancy sector, with Cinven and IK Partners making significant investments in Grant T...
View articleRecent developments suggest that the R&D tax credit regime, established almost 25 years ago to support innovative UK businesses, is facing critica...
View articleBusinesses are told that they must invest in a growing number of sustainability initiatives, which may impair short-term financial performance while i...
View articleAs Labour prepares for its first Budget under Chancellor Rachel Reeves, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is urging the party to pursue sweeping ...
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