Q&A: IFA director of professional standards Ian Waters
Practice

Q&A: IFA director of professional standards Ian Waters

2y Sam Alberti

Q&A: IFA director of professional standards Ian Wa...

Accountancy Age spoke with the IFA's newly-appointed director of professional standards, Ian Waters, who outlined his background and the key goals for...

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Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials for legal recognition
Practice

Qualified accountants urged to promote credentials for legal recognition

2y 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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HMRC takes “more aggressive” approach as transfer pricing investigations soar
Tax Avoidance

HMRC takes “more aggressive” approach as transfer pricing investigations so...

2y Sam Alberti

HMRC takes “more aggressive” approach as transfer ...

Increased scrutiny of corporate profit shifting by HMRC generates its record rise in transfer pricing tax yield Read More...

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Anti-slavery efforts “unacceptable” among UK companies, FRC says
Corporate Governance

Anti-slavery efforts “unacceptable” among UK companies, FRC says

2y Sam Alberti

Anti-slavery efforts “unacceptable” among UK compa...

One in ten businesses are failing to submit compulsory modern slavery statements Read More...

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Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, QuickBooks and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, QuickBooks and more

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: Xero, QuickBooks...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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MTD ITSA planning must begin “as soon as possible” despite two-year buffer
MTD

MTD ITSA planning must begin “as soon as possible” despite two-year buffer

2y Sam Alberti

MTD ITSA planning must begin “as soon as possible”...

Experts advise a highly structured approach to planning in order to achieve compliance on time Read More...

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Accounting community set to reunite at Accountex London
Practice

Accounting community set to reunite at Accountex London

2y Accountex | Sponsored

Accounting community set to reunite at Accountex L...

From the 11-12 May, over 9,000 accountancy and finance professionals, 250 global brands and cutting-edge start-ups will be back at ExCeL London for Ac...

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Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challenge’ for HMRC, experts say
Tax

Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challenge’ for HMRC, experts sa...

2y Sam Alberti

Major spike in bogus R&D claims highlights ‘challe...

Forthcoming government changes will seek to tighten the regime to foster a “new culture of enterprise” Read More...

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FRC publishes proposal to reclaim powers to ban auditors
Audit

FRC publishes proposal to reclaim powers to ban auditors

2y Sam Alberti

FRC publishes proposal to reclaim powers to ban au...

But according to one expert, the industry response could render the move "redundant" Read More...

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Shock tax bills part of HMRC plan to “kill” contracting
Tax

Shock tax bills part of HMRC plan to “kill” contracting

2y Sam Alberti

Shock tax bills part of HMRC plan to “kill” contra...

HMRC’s latest compliance crackdown could set a damning precedent for the contracting industry, market participants say Read More...

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Online sales tax: A new tax for the digital age?
Corporate Tax

Online sales tax: A new tax for the digital age?

2y Emma Rawson , ATT Technical Officer

Online sales tax: A new tax for the digital age?

ATT technical officer, Emma Rawson, looks at a recently published consultation considering whether the UK should introduce an online sales tax, and wh...

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FRC to ARGA transition plan sparks industry frustration as audit reform delay persists
Audit

FRC to ARGA transition plan sparks industry frustration as audit reform del...

2y Sam Alberti

FRC to ARGA transition plan sparks industry frustr...

The Financial Reporting Council’s release of its three-year plan has been welcomed by auditors and accountants, but some argue it highlights the “over...

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Companies House reform will increase “red tape” for SMEs
Business

Companies House reform will increase “red tape” for SMEs

2y Sam Alberti

Companies House reform will increase “red tape” fo...

Further compliance burdens and the prospect of increased costs are particularly untimely for small businesses, one expert said Read More...

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UK accountant handed jail term in £160k tax fraud case
HMRC

UK accountant handed jail term in £160k tax fraud case

2y Sam Alberti

UK accountant handed jail term in £160k tax fraud ...

The taxpayer’s trust was abused using accountancy knowledge and expertise, HMRC said Read More...

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Cashflow visibility “crucial” to avoid business failure in current climate
Accounting Software

Cashflow visibility “crucial” to avoid business failure in current climate

2y Sam Alberti

Cashflow visibility “crucial” to avoid business fa...

Amid economic challenges and a flurry of post-pandemic insolvencies, accurate forecasting is critical Read More...

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Non-compliance risk for “laggards” as MTD for VAT lands
MTD

Non-compliance risk for “laggards” as MTD for VAT lands

2y Sam Alberti

Non-compliance risk for “laggards” as MTD for VAT ...

Scepticism among the smallest businesses poses a key challenge for advisers Read More...

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ISSB publishes draft proposals for global sustainability disclosures
ESG

ISSB publishes draft proposals for global sustainability disclosures

2y Sam Alberti

ISSB publishes draft proposals for global sustaina...

The move marks the beginning of a comprehensive global baseline for climate-related financial reporting Read More...

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Outsource your R&D tax relief services and “offload the risk”
Tax

Outsource your R&D tax relief services and “offload the risk”

2y Sam Alberti

Outsource your R&D tax relief services and “offloa...

Firms should consider outsourcing R&D tax relief services to offload risk without sacrificing profit Read More...

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Research suggests 2 out of 3 accountants expect to offer new services due to MTD for ITSA
MTD

Research suggests 2 out of 3 accountants expect to offer new services due t...

2y Sam Alberti

Research suggests 2 out of 3 accountants expect to...

But practices must also find a way to manage the increased workload Read More...

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

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

2y Institute of Financial Account...

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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Accounting and audit tech update: QuickBooks, AuditBoard and more
Technology

Accounting and audit tech update: QuickBooks, AuditBoard and more

2y Sam Alberti

Accounting and audit tech update: QuickBooks, Audi...

Accountancy Age’s monthly round-up of accounting and audit tech news, including new partnerships, acquisitions and product launches Read More...

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TCFD guidance not "necessarily clear" as mandatory disclosures loom
ESG

TCFD guidance not "necessarily clear" as mandatory disclosures loom

2y Sam Alberti

TCFD guidance not "necessarily clear" as mandatory...

Businesses are at risk of being too cautious with disclosures due to the lack of clarity Read More...

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Q&A: Tilney Smith & Williamson on tax and cryptoassets
Tax

Q&A: Tilney Smith & Williamson on tax and cryptoassets

2y Sam Alberti

Q&A: Tilney Smith & Williamson on tax and cryptoas...

Accountancy Age spoke with associate director of tax at Tilney Smith & Williamson, James Carn, who outlined the unruly cryptoasset tax landscape and w...

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Addressing the challenges of MTD for VAT
MTD

Addressing the challenges of MTD for VAT

2y Prashant Ganti

Addressing the challenges of MTD for VAT

With Making Tax Digital for VAT changes due in April, Zoho’s Prashant Ganti discusses and addresses the challenges with these new measures Read More...

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Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed in the UK
Budget

Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed in the UK

2y Sam Alberti

Spring Statement: R&D tax credits to be reformed i...

Widening the scope of the scheme will help the UK become a “science superpower”, according to Chancellor Rishi Sunak Read More...

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One year anniversary of BEIS audit reform whitepaper sparks industry frustration
Audit

One year anniversary of BEIS audit reform whitepaper sparks industry frustr...

2y Sam Alberti

One year anniversary of BEIS audit reform whitepap...

The need for reform is "now more urgent than ever" Read More...

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Majority of accountants see MTD for ITSA as “growth opportunity”, survey finds
MTD

Majority of accountants see MTD for ITSA as “growth opportunity”, survey fi...

2y Sam Alberti

Majority of accountants see MTD for ITSA as “growt...

Both practices and clients must adopt new digital solutions to ensure they are MTD compliant by April 2024 Read More...

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