Time is running out for penalty-free corrections to CJRS and SEISS claims
Regulation

Time is running out for penalty-free corrections to CJRS and SEISS claims

4y Sponsored | Markel Tax

Time is running out for penalty-free corrections t...

Now that the countdown to the October 20, 2020 deadline for correcting CJRS & SEISS claims has begun, Steve Price and Jacqui Mann discuss how HMRC wil...

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Changes to CJRS could present risks for employers if calculations are mistaken
Pensions

Changes to CJRS could present risks for employers if calculations are mista...

4y Leanna Reeves

Changes to CJRS could present risks for employers ...

RSM partner warns businesses to keep close eye on pension calculations Read More...

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HMRC to tackle CJRS fraud, but funds could already be lost
HMRC

HMRC to tackle CJRS fraud, but funds could already be lost

4y Leanna Reeves

HMRC to tackle CJRS fraud, but funds could already...

HMRC’s draft legislation shows ambition to tackle furlough scheme frauds – but money overpaid to employers will likely be difficult to regain Read Mor...

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CJRS extension crucial to supporting UK businesses
Coronavirus

CJRS extension crucial to supporting UK businesses

4y Shannon Moyer

CJRS extension crucial to supporting UK businesses

With nearly every other UK SME utilising the furlough scheme, the policy has become critical Read More...

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UK's CJRS furlough scheme opens to influx of applications
Coronavirus

UK's CJRS furlough scheme opens to influx of applications

4y Shannon Moyer

UK's CJRS furlough scheme opens to influx of appli...

UK’s furlough scheme will aim to distribute funds within six working days of a claim being received Read More...

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Accountants welcome CJRS update
Business

Accountants welcome CJRS update

4y Leanna Reeves

Accountants welcome CJRS update

The revised three-month scheme offers greater clarity on furloughed workers deemed eligible Read More...

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35 under 35 2021: 35 - 26 revealed!
People Business

35 under 35 2021: 35 - 26 revealed!

3y Aaran Fronda

35 under 35 2021: 35 - 26 revealed!

Showcasing the industry's rising talent, the first instalment of our 35 under 35 rankings highlights 10 young UK professionals who are making great co...

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Chancellor extends furlough and widens cash grants access for self-employed
Budget

Chancellor extends furlough and widens cash grants access for self-employed

3y Leanna Reeves

Chancellor extends furlough and widens cash grants...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer says the government is “proud of the furlough” Read More...

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2021: A mammoth year for tax compliance – are you ready?
Brexit

2021: A mammoth year for tax compliance – are you ready?

3y Sage | Sponsored

2021: A mammoth year for tax compliance – are you ...

Accounting and payroll professionals have been called superheroes of the business world for their incredible response to the pandemic in 2020 and for ...

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UK insolvencies hit pre-pandemic highs
Insolvency

UK insolvencies hit pre-pandemic highs

3y Jeremy Chan

UK insolvencies hit pre-pandemic highs

December was the first month since lockdown began that insolvencies were higher than the same period year on year Read More...

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Furlough means furlough
Coronavirus

Furlough means furlough

3y Idris Nagri

Furlough means furlough

After months of high-pressure number crunching in the face of evolving guidance, for agents and HMRC alike furlough means a lot of work, writes Helen ...

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Accountancy industry in hiring spree amid downturn
Recruitment

Accountancy industry in hiring spree amid downturn

4y Jeremy Chan

Accountancy industry in hiring spree amid downturn

Accountancy firms bolster numbers but remote working providing integration challenges Read More...

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Correcting Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims
Coronavirus

Correcting Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims

4y Idris Nagri

Correcting Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme claims

As the end of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) approaches, employers need to be aware that HMRC have moved into the post-transaction review...

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UK enters second stage of Sunak’s economic support
Brexit & Economy

UK enters second stage of Sunak’s economic support

4y Shannon Moyer

UK enters second stage of Sunak’s economic support

Chancellor’s summer statement highlights three-point jobs plan Read More...

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Lack of dividends income support a ‘blatant snub’ for self-employed
Business

Lack of dividends income support a ‘blatant snub’ for self-employed

4y Tom Lemmon

Lack of dividends income support a ‘blatant snub’ ...

UK self-employed and micro-businesses are being left behind as the government support through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) doesn’t acco...

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Redundancy: 5 key points to consider
Coronavirus

Redundancy: 5 key points to consider

4y Merrill April and Harriet Riddick

Redundancy: 5 key points to consider

The pandemic has led to sharp declines in client demand and deferral of projects in the professional services sector, forcing such employers to consid...

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Furloughed staff considered ‘super-priority’ creditors during administration
Coronavirus

Furloughed staff considered ‘super-priority’ creditors during administratio...

4y Jeremy Chan

Furloughed staff considered ‘super-priority’ credi...

Recent court rulings clarify legal grey area caused by furlough scheme Read More...

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Furlough scheme extended to October
Business

Furlough scheme extended to October

4y Shannon Moyer

Furlough scheme extended to October

Furloughed staff will be able to return to part-time work, as scheme is extended to autumn Read More...

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Self-furloughing as a director
Coronavirus

Self-furloughing as a director

4y Idris Nagri

Self-furloughing as a director

HMRC confirmed in early April that company directors would be eligible for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). Furthermore, sole directors of...

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Accountants under pressure to process payroll claims
Accounting Firms

Accountants under pressure to process payroll claims

4y Leanna Reeves

Accountants under pressure to process payroll clai...

Thousands of government scheme applications means accountants face extreme pressure to submit clients’ claim on time Read More...

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Sunak’s start-up scheme could overlook female entrepreneurs
Business

Sunak’s start-up scheme could overlook female entrepreneurs

4y Leanna Reeves

Sunak’s start-up scheme could overlook female entr...

EY partner says £1.25bn scheme shows government’s goal to preserve fast-growing start-ups could overlook female founders Read More...

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SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts
Coronavirus

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing attempts

4y Shannon Moyer

SMEs face increased cybersecurity risks, phishing ...

Data security experts warn accountants that phishing and hacking schemes are on the rise, putting firms at risk of GDPR fines and data breaches Read M...

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Accountancy Profession's Response to Coronavirus Video Discussions

Accountancy Profession's Response to Coronavirus Video Discussions

4y Phil Jackson

Accountancy Profession's Response to Coronavirus V...

Join Accountancy Age for the 11th edition of our monthly Live Online Discussions. This discussion will focus on how technology will transform the audi...

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Report: Avoiding insolvency in midst of crisis
Coronavirus

Report: Avoiding insolvency in midst of crisis

4y Jeremy Chan

Report: Avoiding insolvency in midst of crisis

Insolvency has become a major threat across most UK markets, as businesses scramble for ways to avoid getting sucked under Read More...

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BDO furloughs 700 employees, firms cut pay
Big Four

BDO furloughs 700 employees, firms cut pay

4y Shannon Moyer

BDO furloughs 700 employees, firms cut pay

Mid-tier firm furloughs staff two weeks after attending a virtual meeting with several competitors on government assistance Read More...

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UK regulations on accountancy during coronavirus
Coronavirus

UK regulations on accountancy during coronavirus

4y Shannon Moyer

UK regulations on accountancy during coronavirus

This page will be updated with the latest information on UK Government support for both businesses and taxpayers affected by coronavirus Read More...

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