MEPs push for stricter limits against corporate tax avoidance
Administration

MEPs push for stricter limits against corporate tax avoidance

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

MEPs push for stricter limits against corporate ta...

MEPs call for more transparency for trust funds and foundations, common rules for “patent box” tax reductions on intellectual property earnings Read M...

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North West partner promotions for Deloitte
Accounting Firms

North West partner promotions for Deloitte

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

North West partner promotions for Deloitte

Deloitte's North West region gains nine senior level appointments, including two partners Read More...

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HMRC high-value tax cases drop 15%
Accounting Firms

HMRC high-value tax cases drop 15%

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

HMRC high-value tax cases drop 15%

The number of investigations into high-value big companies that HMRC suspect of using transfer pricing to avoid tax has fallen by 15% in a year Read M...

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Friday Afternoon Live: BHS/Austin Reed collapse, PwC board shakeup and some very sad news
Accounting Firms

Friday Afternoon Live: BHS/Austin Reed collapse, PwC board shakeup and some...

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Friday Afternoon Live: BHS/Austin Reed collapse, P...

Richard Crump explores PwC's boardroom shakeup, and he runs through the latest developments with beleaguered retailers BHS and Austin Reed. Read More...

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PwC Australia abandons compulsory dress code
Accounting Firms

PwC Australia abandons compulsory dress code

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

PwC Australia abandons compulsory dress code

PwC's Australian arm has pulled a U-turn over its mandatory dress code 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

8y 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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Social pressures from management causes accounting fraud, research claims
Management

Social pressures from management causes accounting fraud, research claims

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Social pressures from management causes accounting...

“Cold and aloof" accountants may be more suited to high-pressure financial controller roles, a university has claimed Read More...

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Ex-ICAS president Jim Pettigrew appointed chair of Scottish Financial Enterprise
Accounting Standards

Ex-ICAS president Jim Pettigrew appointed chair of Scottish Financial Ent...

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Ex-ICAS president Jim Pettigrew appointed chair o...

Former ICAS president set to join SFE at the beginning of July Read More...

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ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualification
Accounting Standards

ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualification

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

ICAS and CIPFA join forces on professional qualifi...

CIPFA and ICAS are working together to provide opportunities for CIPFA members to enhance their skill set and support them in their career ambitions. ...

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ICAEW targets state of audit in consultation paper
Accounting Standards

ICAEW targets state of audit in consultation paper

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

ICAEW targets state of audit in consultation paper

One of the UK's biggest accountancy institutes is looking for comment on the assurance sector Read More...

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BHS enters administration as Duff & Phelps fail to find suitable buyer
Accounting Firms

BHS enters administration as Duff & Phelps fail to find suitable buyer

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

BHS enters administration as Duff & Phelps fail to...

The long-standing retail firm is to cease trading in the coming weeks after administrators failed to find a buyer Read More...

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OECD pursues input on multilateral instrument
Administration

OECD pursues input on multilateral instrument

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

OECD pursues input on multilateral instrument

The OECD has released a public discussion draft relating to its BEPS measures Read More...

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HMRC to ‘bear down’ on tax planning in updated vision
Corporate Tax

HMRC to ‘bear down’ on tax planning in updated vision

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

HMRC to ‘bear down’ on tax planning in updated vis...

HMRC has outlined its main visions and objectives for the current Parliament in its updated departmental plan Read More...

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EY to create 270 new jobs in Ireland expansion
Accounting Firms

EY to create 270 new jobs in Ireland expansion

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

EY to create 270 new jobs in Ireland expansion

EY has announced the creation of 270 jobs across its Ireland offices Read More...

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Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank details without telling them
Corporate Tax

Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank details without telling ...

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Tax headache for UK firms as HMRC changed its bank...

Some UK businesses have been unable to pay their taxes after HMRC changed its IBAN code without telling them Read More...

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PKF Littlejohn expands tax team with VAT specialist appointment
Accounting Firms

PKF Littlejohn expands tax team with VAT specialist appointment

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

PKF Littlejohn expands tax team with VAT specialis...

The London member of PKF International has appointed former PwC VAT partner Nick McChesney to its ranks Read More...

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Government deliberates secondary adjustment to transfer pricing rules
Administration

Government deliberates secondary adjustment to transfer pricing rules

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Government deliberates secondary adjustment to tra...

HMRC launches a consultation document that looks to strengthen government efforts against transfer mispricing 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

8y 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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HMRC stumped in ECB VAT surcharge battle
Company News

HMRC stumped in ECB VAT surcharge battle

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

HMRC stumped in ECB VAT surcharge battle

The England and Wales Cricket board has hit HMRC for six in its VAT battle with the government department Read More...

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Sage launches refreshed iOS app for small businesses
Accounting Software

Sage launches refreshed iOS app for small businesses

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Sage launches refreshed iOS app for small business...

Sage looks to increase engagement with small and medium-sized firms with an update to its Sage Live iOS application Read More...

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EC adopts country-by-country reporting
Business Regulation

EC adopts country-by-country reporting

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

EC adopts country-by-country reporting

EC adopts rules on the reporting by multinational companies of tax-related information Read More...

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Government should rethink “digitally distracted” HMRC, ATT urges
Administration

Government should rethink “digitally distracted” HMRC, ATT urges

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Government should rethink “digitally distracted” H...

A thorough government review into the efficiency of HMRC is badly needed, the president of the ATT has claimed Read More...

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Deloitte launches Dublin blockchain lab
Accounting Firms

Deloitte launches Dublin blockchain lab

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Deloitte launches Dublin blockchain lab

Big Four firm Deloitte moves ahead with its blockchain plans Read More...

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NAO report highlights lessons for HMRC’s future digitalisation plans
Accounting Standards

NAO report highlights lessons for HMRC’s future digitalisation plans

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

NAO report highlights lessons for HMRC’s future di...

HMRC's customer service has been slammed by the NAO, with critics adding that taxpayers have been "short changed" by the government department Read Mo...

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Google’s Paris HQ raided in tax avoidance probe
Administration

Google’s Paris HQ raided in tax avoidance probe

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Google’s Paris HQ raided in tax avoidance probe

The search engine's tax affairs have come under further scrutiny following a dawn raid on its Paris offices Read More...

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Apprentices shy away from accountancy careers
Accounting Firms

Apprentices shy away from accountancy careers

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Apprentices shy away from accountancy careers

Accountancy has loosened its grip on the apprenticeship sector, with young learners moving into other education sectors Read More...

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Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges
Company News

Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Adult colouring books could draw in VAT charges

Flourishing adult colouring book industry could be facing a bill for millions in VAT payments Read More...

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