North East council tax bills to be 18% higher than London, study finds
Budget 2025

North East council tax bills to be 18% higher than London, study finds

4w Accountancy Age

North East council tax bills to be 18% higher than...

Local authorities struggle to balance funding gaps as bills rise across England Read More...

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ACCA backs central oversight of local authority audits, but warns of risks
ACCA

ACCA backs central oversight of local authority audits, but warns of risks

2m Accountancy Age

ACCA backs central oversight of local authority au...

The global accountancy body has thrown its support behind the UK government’s proposed overhaul of local authority audits but warns that the reforms l...

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The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK council budgets
Economy

The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK council budgets

3m Marina Mouka

The £140 billion debt crisis threatening UK counci...

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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FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit market
Audit

FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit market

4m Accountancy Age

FRC warns of critical fault lines in NHS audit mar...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released initial findings from its ongoing examination of the NHS audit market, revealing significant obstac...

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Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds following a year of challenge and change?
Business

Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds following a year of challenge...

1y Accountancy Age

Will 2024 be the year the IPO market rebounds foll...

There is optimism that the IPO market will rebound in the second half of 2024, driven by pent-up demand and potential improvements in economic conditi...

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ICAEW: Bank of England interest rate rise ‘ill-advised’
Brexit & Economy

ICAEW: Bank of England interest rate rise ‘ill-advised’

2y Sam Alberti

ICAEW: Bank of England interest rate rise ‘ill-adv...

Interest rate hike to lead to more business turbulence, argue accountants Read More...

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Just 12% of local authority audits completed on time, data suggests
Audit

Just 12% of local authority audits completed on time, data suggests

2y Sam Alberti

Just 12% of local authority audits completed on ti...

The NAO has warned that these figures pose a threat to accountability in local government Read More...

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Examining public financial management in fragile states
Practice

Examining public financial management in fragile states

5y Salema Hafiz

Examining public financial management in fragile s...

Financial management issues characteristic of fragile states include widespread corruption, fraud, low tax collection and highly bureaucratic environm...

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Research reveals overall tax contribution of UK legal and accountancy sector
Accounting Firms

Research reveals overall tax contribution of UK legal and accountancy secto...

8y Accountancy Age

Research reveals overall tax contribution of UK le...

The report showed that the sector generated an estimated £15.5bn in tax in 2015/2016, which makes up 2.5% of all UK tax receipts Read More...

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HMRC appoints new director generals
HMRC

HMRC appoints new director generals

8y Accountancy Age

HMRC appoints new director generals

HMRC has appointed new director generals to head their customer services and customer compliance groups Read More...

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The top three issues that the next government must address for accountants
Making Tax Digital

The top three issues that the next government must address for accountants

8y Accountancy Age

The top three issues that the next government must...

What policies should the new government place at the top of their agenda for the accounting industry? Making Tax Digital, IR35 and late payments are a...

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CIMA opens door to CIPFA members
Accounting Standards

CIMA opens door to CIPFA members

8y Stephanie Wix , Writer

CIMA opens door to CIPFA members

An accelerated entry route into CIMA for CIPFA members is launched Read More...

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CIPFA to provide data analytics for the London Counter Fraud Hub
Institutes

CIPFA to provide data analytics for the London Counter Fraud Hub

9y Richard Crump , Writer

CIPFA to provide data analytics for the London Cou...

Plans to tackle criminals defrauding London’s councils have taken a major step forward with the appointment of CIPFA to provide data analytics for the...

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IR35 reforms set to decimate public sector
Personal Tax

IR35 reforms set to decimate public sector

9y Richard Crump , Writer

IR35 reforms set to decimate public sector

Government services will be decimated if proposed reforms to IR35 in the public sector go ahead, a study has warned Read More...

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CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accounting service
Accounting Firms

CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accounting service

9y Richard Crump , Writer

CIPFA and EY announce joint local government accou...

CIPFA and EY form partnership to produce fully compliant accounts for local authorities Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: Brexit; CFO Agenda; and audit market evolution
Accounting Firms

Friday Afternoon Live: Brexit; CFO Agenda; and audit market evolution

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Friday Afternoon Live: Brexit; CFO Agenda; and aud...

Head of editorial Kevin Reed discusses this week's important accountancy news, including Brexit and audit market evolution Read More...

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Taking Stock: HMRC holds its hands up after PAYE letter error
Personal Tax

Taking Stock: HMRC holds its hands up after PAYE letter error

9y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: HMRC holds its hands up after PAYE l...

HMRC left a tax tribunal red faced after a letter revealed a monumental error by the government department Read More...

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Take part in our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz
Accounting Firms

Take part in our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Take part in our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz

The latest edition of our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz is here Read More...

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NAO report: record customer saving levels despite austerity pressures
Audit

NAO report: record customer saving levels despite austerity pressures

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

NAO report: record customer saving levels despite ...

The NAO has made record financial savings for the taxpayer, equivalent to £19 saved for every pound spent, according to its annual report Read More...

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Taking Stock: Harry Potter and the curse of the £1m VAT refund
Legal

Taking Stock: Harry Potter and the curse of the £1m VAT refund

9y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: Harry Potter and the curse of the £1...

Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint is looking to cast a spell over HMRC... Read More...

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HMRC wins £1m VAT battle against environmental charity
Company News

HMRC wins £1m VAT battle against environmental charity

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

HMRC wins £1m VAT battle against environmental cha...

Environment charity Friends of the Earth has lost its £1m VAT appeal against HMRC Read More...

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OTS seeks new senior policy advisers
People Business

OTS seeks new senior policy advisers

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

OTS seeks new senior policy advisers

The Office of Tax Simplification is seeking three senior policy advisers Read More...

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Four jailed in £100m tax fraud film scam
Corporate Tax

Four jailed in £100m tax fraud film scam

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Four jailed in £100m tax fraud film scam

Four men have been jailed after HMRC rumbled a £100m tax fraud film scam Read More...

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Colin: Glass half full Brexit
Business Recovery

Colin: Glass half full Brexit

9y Taking Stock

Colin: Glass half full Brexit

Colin sums up some people's attitude towards the result of the EU referendum using just two cups Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live - Brexit and what it means for accountants
Accounting Firms

Friday Afternoon Live - Brexit and what it means for accountants

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Friday Afternoon Live - Brexit and what it means f...

Head of editorial Kevin Reed discusses the result of the EU referendum, and explores it means for accountants Read More...

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Brexit: What the papers say
Business Recovery

Brexit: What the papers say

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Brexit: What the papers say

Discover what the national newspapers are saying about Brexit Read More...

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UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reacts
Accounting Firms

UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reacts

9y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reac...

The accountancy world has reacted to the news that the UK has voted to leave the EU Read More...

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