Losing their moral compass: Should accountants uphold the public interest?

Accounting Firms Losing their moral compass: Should accountants uphold the public interest?

9y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Losing their moral compass: Should accountants uph...

The case of Deloitte and MG Rover has thrown the issue of the public interest into the limelight. But what duty - if any - do firms have to uphold thi...

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Accountancy firms subject to records checks

Corporate Tax Accountancy firms subject to records checks

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Accountancy firms subject to records checks

HMRC checking firms' records despite reviewing initiative Read More...

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Small businesses to struggle with RTI, say MPs

Corporate Tax Small businesses to struggle with RTI, say MPs

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Small businesses to struggle with RTI, say MPs

MPs call on HMRC to implement strategy for businesses with no electronic payroll systems Read More...

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Gay rights group names E&Y employer of the year

Accounting Firms Gay rights group names E&Y employer of the year

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Gay rights group names E&Y employer of the yea...

Stonewall commends Big Four group for commitment to equality Read More...

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Civil fraud investigations will no longer guarantee immunity

Personal Tax Civil fraud investigations will no longer guarantee immunity

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Civil fraud investigations will no longer guarante...

HMRC announces details of contractual disclosure facility Read More...

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Taxman launches dispute resolution pilot

Corporate Tax Taxman launches dispute resolution pilot

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Taxman launches dispute resolution pilot

Independent HMRC facilitators to mediate on disputes with small and medium enterprises Read More...

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HMRC to challenge landmark penalty ruling

Corporate Tax HMRC to challenge landmark penalty ruling

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

HMRC to challenge landmark penalty ruling

Court of Appeal to create precedent on the issuing of penalty notices Read More...

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NI holiday scheme hasn't worked, admits Cameron

Corporate Tax NI holiday scheme hasn't worked, admits Cameron

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

NI holiday scheme hasn't worked, admits Cameron

Prime Minister says the scheme was too complicated and poorly targeted Read More...

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GAAR to be in Budget, Clegg indicates

Corporate Tax GAAR to be in Budget, Clegg indicates

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

GAAR to be in Budget, Clegg indicates

David Cameron says government will be tougher on tax avoidance Read More...

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Councils to choose their own auditors, DCLG confirms

Audit Councils to choose their own auditors, DCLG confirms

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Councils to choose their own auditors, DCLG confir...

Government publishes proposals on next steps post-Audit Commission Read More...

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Records checks scheme to continue while under review

Corporate Tax Records checks scheme to continue while under review

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Records checks scheme to continue while under revi...

The controversial business records checks initiative will continue as normal despite HMRC admitting review is needed Read More...

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1,100 taxpayers swap turkey for tax returns

Personal Tax 1,100 taxpayers swap turkey for tax returns

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

1,100 taxpayers swap turkey for tax returns

HMRC figures show 102 people saw in the new year completing their self-assessment return Read More...

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Scottish insolvencies to increase

Business Recovery Scottish insolvencies to increase

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Scottish insolvencies to increase

PKF report predicts a rise in the number of corporate and individual insolvencies Read More...

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NI holiday scheme slammed by Labour

Corporate Tax NI holiday scheme slammed by Labour

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

NI holiday scheme slammed by Labour

Admin costs are double the money saved by businesses, says Opposition Read More...

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CFOs fear UK recession and euro break-up

Corporate Finance CFOs fear UK recession and euro break-up

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

CFOs fear UK recession and euro break-up

Deloitte CFO Survey shows pessimism for year ahead Read More...

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PwC expects 30,000 applicants for 1,200 graduate roles

People In Practice PwC expects 30,000 applicants for 1,200 graduate roles

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

PwC expects 30,000 applicants for 1,200 graduate r...

Chairman says this represents a 50% increase in applications from last year Read More...

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Taxman to review records checks scheme

Corporate Tax Taxman to review records checks scheme

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Taxman to review records checks scheme

HMRC says it will take "a strategic review" of controversial project Read More...

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NI holiday scheme take-up hits 10,000

Corporate Tax NI holiday scheme take-up hits 10,000

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

NI holiday scheme take-up hits 10,000

Scheme take-up figures remain low despite HMRC campaign Read More...

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HMRC extends LDF deadline

Personal Tax HMRC extends LDF deadline

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

HMRC extends LDF deadline

Financial intermediaries will have until 31 March 2012 to write to UK clients Read More...

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UK Uncut begin legal proceedings over Goldman Sachs deal

Corporate Tax UK Uncut begin legal proceedings over Goldman Sachs deal

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

UK Uncut begin legal proceedings over Goldman Sach...

Action group applies for judicial review to have agreement overturned Read More...

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Information vacuum will not help the taxman

Corporate Tax Information vacuum will not help the taxman

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Information vacuum will not help the taxman

The main contention for the PAC was the lack of co-operation from HMRC - and unless there is a change in legislation, it will remain in dispute Read M...

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Were the PAC's criticisms fair?

Corporate Tax Were the PAC's criticisms fair?

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Were the PAC's criticisms fair?

HMRC cannot be accused of losing the Exchequer money - but big business undoubtedly gets a good deal Read More...

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MPs issue 'damning' report on HMRC settlements

Corporate Tax MPs issue 'damning' report on HMRC settlements

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

MPs issue 'damning' report on HMRC settlements

PAC report expresses "serious concern" about cosy relationship between HMRC and large businesses Read More...

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Lawyers mull Goodwin case over RBS accounting

Accounting Standards Lawyers mull Goodwin case over RBS accounting

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Lawyers mull Goodwin case over RBS accounting

Government considers whether former RBS chairman Fred Goodwin has a case to answer over RBS' accounting Read More...

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Judge lined up to investigate HMRC settlements

Corporate Tax Judge lined up to investigate HMRC settlements

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Judge lined up to investigate HMRC settlements

NAO to ask judge to review ten delas between HMRC and big companies Read More...

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Hartnett's retirement: here's to a duller taxman

Administration Hartnett's retirement: here's to a duller taxman

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

Hartnett's retirement: here's to a duller taxman

Dave Hartnett's retirement will deprive HMRC of some colour - but this might be a good thing Read More...

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R&D reforms will encourage innovation, say advisors

Corporate Tax R&D reforms will encourage innovation, say advisors

12y Jaimie Kaffash, Writer

R&D reforms will encourage innovation, say adv...

Patent Box to offer reduced rate of tax on profits derived from inventions Read More...

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