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Analysis

Pandora's Box

Treasury opens the Pandora’s Box of tax avoidance

The Treasury's proposals in its 'Lifting the Lid on Tax Avoidance Schemes' consultation creates a storm

25 Jul 2012

HM Treasury 1Horse Guards

Crackdown will “keep avoiders up at night” - Gauke

After the announcement of the disclosure of tax avoidance schemes consultation, practitioners are concerned over the range of powers HMRC could be granted

23 Jul 2012

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BBC finance chiefs struggle in MPs' spotlight

BBC CFO Zarin Patel and its head of employment tax reveal 148 presenters are paid off-payroll as MPs dig out the details

17 Jul 2012

Reporting convergence: Frayed but not unravelling

The US delay over IFRS adoption is indicative of how global convergence has stalled. But the endgame is in sight for the IASB

17 Jul 2012

Has the taxman tied itself into a moral knot?

While few would have a problem with the prosecution of tax evaders, has the taxman caused itself trouble by using allegedly stolen evidence?

10 Jul 2012

Top 35 Networks 2012: The Survey

Our full survey results of the top 35 accounting networks, associations and alliances

09 Jul 2012

Taxing job ahead for Barlow and Troup

HMRC this week announced Edward Troup and Ian Barlow will be filling the roles vacated by Dave Hartnett and Mike Clasper

04 Jul 2012

VAT: The national shortage of experts

Despite demand, there is a shortage of VAT experts in practice

29 Jun 2012

Where NatWest / RBS may have gone wrong – by a former RBS IT manager

A former senior IT manager at RBS lifts the lid on some lax internal processes and ill-considered outsourcing that may have helped bring RBS IT systems to their knees

27 Jun 2012

Best Practice: Haines Watts' 21st century firm

Haines Watts' unique structure is the way to build firms in the 21st century, says managing director Richard Gibson

26 Jun 2012

Coalition confirms introduction of mandatory carbon reporting

Nick Clegg confirms companies listed on the London Stock Exchange will be required to report on their carbon emissions from next year

20 Jun 2012

Interview: RSM Tenon CEO Chris Merry

Chris Merry outlines a long-term future for the firm, and the work being undertaken now to make that possible, writes Kevin Reed

15 Jun 2012

ICAEW ticking boxes as it plans MDP regulator move

The institute is beavering away to make sure it can clear the hurdles required to regulate multi-disciplinary practices

13 Jun 2012

GAAR’s arrival met with lukewarm reception

The arrival of the GAAR consultation document has been broadly welcomed, but concerns are raised over its clarity

13 Jun 2012

Revenue Scotland: Sleek simplicity would not stop complexity

Scotland wants a new tax agency that is 'digital' and sleek. But advisors fear more red tape and complexity for them and their clients

08 Jun 2012

Firms need a fresh approach

It is not just accounting firms’ trading structures, but attitudes to self-promotion that need updating

08 Jun 2012

Alternative dispute resolutions could relieve tribunal strain

Following concerns over the number of tax disputes awaiting tribunal, could alternative dispute resolutions be the answer?

07 Jun 2012

HMRC loss against Football League could go to extra time

HMRC’s loss against the Football League could see the taxman take the issue to appeal, but where did it go wrong?

06 Jun 2012

Best Practice: MHA MacIntyre Hudson’s Rakesh Shaunak

MHA MacIntyre Hudson's Rakesh Shaunak discusses the future for the MHA network of firms, of which MacIntyre Hudson was a founder member

29 May 2012

Single income tax: Some say 'simpler', others say 'unfair'

A single income tax proposed by the Taxpayers' Alliance's 2020 Tax Commission has drawn a mix of support and criticism, but will it ever be more than just an idea?

25 May 2012

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Organisations are now looking for a software service that is cost effective, flexible, streamlined and able to meet the needs of the business both today and in the future

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Profession reaches end of its tether with PAC

After the Public Accounts Committee's latest hearing - in which it heavily criticised Google's tax affairs - many advisers have had enough

#AAYP 2013: Talent is ageless, but youth unemployment is a problem

The principles of developing future leaders apply whether you've just left school or got years of experience under your belt

To quota or not to quota: that is the problem

Women on board quotas may have a bad rep, but it’s the only way to address inherent bias argues Fiona Hotston Moore

CABA's Wendy Saunders and CEO Kath Haines

Feature: Inside the Chartered Accountants' Benevolent Association

After seeing a 70% rise in demand, Calum Fuller visited the Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association to learn more about its efforts to provide support

Success of FRS 102 needs to be replicated on going concern

The consultation process for FRS 102 was arguably the most wide-ranging the FRC has ever conducted. It should apply the same rigour to going concern

Colin: Colin was here

Colin loves to be the centre of attention, as the Sky News Twitter account can testify

Taking Stock: Life in the slow lane

It was less Wacky Races and more Sunday driving as a team from Reeves helped raise £15,000 for charity as part of a race to Monaco

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