Data privacy day: Modern accountancies reap the rewards of responsible data practice
Data Repository

Data privacy day: Modern accountancies reap the rewards of responsible data...

4y Wolters Kluwer | Sponsored

Data privacy day: Modern accountancies reap the re...

Accountancy practices using cloud accounting platforms already have an added advantage with regards to data security Read More...

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New HMRC umbrella company guidance ‘doesn’t solve the bigger issue’
Contracting

New HMRC umbrella company guidance ‘doesn’t solve the bigger issue’

4y Sam Alberti

New HMRC umbrella company guidance ‘doesn’t solve ...

This only serves to highlight flaws in the system, experts have said Read More...

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Determining IR35 status based on archaic case law
HMRC

Determining IR35 status based on archaic case law

4y Greg Noble

Determining IR35 status based on archaic case law

The government will have to decide if IR35 will be mentioned in the 2023 Spring Budget Read More...

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Feedback integral to combating imposter syndrome in accountancy
Accounting Firms

Feedback integral to combating imposter syndrome in accountancy

4y Greg Noble

Feedback integral to combating imposter syndrome i...

Remote working will have increased the problem of imposter syndrome in the accountancy industry Read More...

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LISTEN: Being ‘creative’ to retain and recruit top talent
People In Practice

LISTEN: Being ‘creative’ to retain and recruit top talent

4y Rachael King

LISTEN: Being ‘creative’ to retain and recruit top...

The latest episode of the Lightbulb Moments podcast series considers how accountancy practices are solving talent shortages and where technology can b...

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UK accountancy firms double down on school recruits amid ‘talent war’
Practice

UK accountancy firms double down on school recruits amid ‘talent war’

4y Sam Alberti

UK accountancy firms double down on school recruit...

The UK accountancy market is increasingly turning to school leavers without university education in an effort to offset the sector’s widening skills g...

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Tech update: QuickBooks and iwoca join forces
Technology

Tech update: QuickBooks and iwoca join forces

4y Sam Alberti

Tech update: QuickBooks and iwoca join forces

The partnership has produced a first of its kind B2B buy now, pay later solution Read More...

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ICAEW urges industry collaboration to resolve HMRC backlogs
HMRC

ICAEW urges industry collaboration to resolve HMRC backlogs

4y Greg Noble

ICAEW urges industry collaboration to resolve HMRC...

The ICAEW has proposed an emergency taskforce should be created to help improve HMRC’s backlog Read More...

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Securing the right talent when scaling for growth
Skills

Securing the right talent when scaling for growth

4y Rachel Gordon

Securing the right talent when scaling for growth

Forward-looking accounting practices across the UK are looking to set themselves up for the future – they are actively using data to make targeted tec...

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People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid-market firms
Accounting Firms

People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid-market firms

4y Greg Noble

People Moves Update: A wave of activity across mid...

January proved to be a busy time for people moves in the accounting industry Read More...

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Annual allowances - use them or lose them
Personal Tax

Annual allowances - use them or lose them

4y Stephen Pinhey , Technical officer, ATT

Annual allowances - use them or lose them

Steven Pinhey, technical officer at the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) considers four allowances to use before it’s too late Read More...

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SMEs to ‘feel the pinch’ of UK interest rate rise, warn FSB, Azets
Business

SMEs to ‘feel the pinch’ of UK interest rate rise, warn FSB, Azets

4y Sam Alberti

SMEs to ‘feel the pinch’ of UK interest rate rise,...

The Bank of England has risen interest rates for the 10th consecutive time Read More...

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Insolvencies reach 13 year high as directors delay seeking advice
Business

Insolvencies reach 13 year high as directors delay seeking advice

4y Greg Noble

Insolvencies reach 13 year high as directors delay...

Directors are being advised to look for help as soon as their business looks in trouble Read More...

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FRC say materiality key to producing decision useful information
ESG

FRC say materiality key to producing decision useful information

4y Greg Noble

FRC say materiality key to producing decision usef...

The FRC wants to help firms understand what ESG information stakeholders really want Read More...

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R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bogus claims, inquiry finds
R&D

R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bogus claims, inquiry finds

4y Sam Alberti

R&D tax relief reform “isn’t enough” to prevent bo...

An estimated £469m worth of R&D-related error fraud occurred in the 2021/22 financial year Read More...

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Zahawi scandal illustrates no one is beyond reach, despite tax system complexity
HMRC

Zahawi scandal illustrates no one is beyond reach, despite tax system compl...

4y Greg Noble

Zahawi scandal illustrates no one is beyond reach,...

Penalty and settlement reportedly issued by former chancellor to HMRC in September 2022 Read More...

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Loan charge suicides: Government has ‘a lot to answer for’
Contracting

Loan charge suicides: Government has ‘a lot to answer for’

4y Sam Alberti

Loan charge suicides: Government has ‘a lot to ans...

HMRC has confirmed that a 10th related suicide has occurred Read More...

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Azets UK CEO: ‘degree of hysteria’ around SME health outlook
Business

Azets UK CEO: ‘degree of hysteria’ around SME health outlook

4y Sam Alberti

Azets UK CEO: ‘degree of hysteria’ around SME heal...

The pandemic may have “distorted” some economic data Read More...

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Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC customer service delays persist
HMRC

Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC customer service delays ...

4y Greg Noble

Accountancy firms face increased workloads as HMRC...

HMRC receives criticism from taxpayers as January 31 deadline looms Read More...

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Tech update: Help to Grow Digital scheme to wind down
Technology

Tech update: Help to Grow Digital scheme to wind down

4y Sam Alberti

Tech update: Help to Grow Digital scheme to wind d...

The scheme will close to new business applications on February 2 Read More...

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'Talent pathways' and 'listening culture' key to accounting staff retention
Practice strategy

'Talent pathways' and 'listening culture' key to accounting staff retention

4y Paul Hanaphy

'Talent pathways' and 'listening culture' key to a...

Retention may trump acquisition in this regard, expert say Read More...

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Data science: the future of the tax industry
Making Tax Digital

Data science: the future of the tax industry

4y Greg Noble

Data science: the future of the tax industry

Accountants must embrace technological advancements to keep up with legislation and innovate for clients Read More...

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International Rankings 2022: Groups cling on to growth amid geopolitical turmoil
Practice

International Rankings 2022: Groups cling on to growth amid geopolitical tu...

4y Philip Smith

International Rankings 2022: Groups cling on to gr...

Growth in the international accountancy networks and associations space remains robust despite global headwinds Read More...

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SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts say
Business

SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts say

4y Sam Alberti

SMEs reeling from slashed R&D tax reliefs, experts...

The attempt to reduce bogus claims has been described as a ‘sledgehammer to crack a nut’ Read More...

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Sustainability reporting: interoperability key to its success
ESG

Sustainability reporting: interoperability key to its success

4y Greg Noble

Sustainability reporting: interoperability key to ...

The ISSB are aiming to implement its sustainability standards in 2023 Read More...

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ATT: Taxpayers must seek HMRC support amid “enormous” financial strain
HMRC

ATT: Taxpayers must seek HMRC support amid “enormous” financial strain

4y Sam Alberti

ATT: Taxpayers must seek HMRC support amid “enormo...

Nearly six million self-assessment taxpayers are still yet to file returns Read More...

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Embracing digitalisation as part of your indirect tax compliance strategy: a Q&A with Avalara’s Ruby Buckland
MTD

Embracing digitalisation as part of your indirect tax compliance strategy: ...

4y Nash Riggins

Embracing digitalisation as part of your indirect ...

Regulatory divergence is on the rise across several key markets. As a result, corporates of all shapes and sizes are facing increasingly complex digit...

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