Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm

Accounting Firms Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for your firm

2d Sam Alberti

Accountancy Blueprint: Attaining B Corp status for...

For senior professionals within the accounting sector, this blueprint serves as an invaluable compass to navigate the B Corp certification process con...

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Government and accountants must show pandemic-level ‘agility’ to achieve sustainability goals

ESG Government and accountants must show pandemic-level ‘agility’ to achieve sustainability goals

2w Greg Noble

Government and accountants must show pandemic-leve...

The UK is set to meet only 17% of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Read More...

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Impact of interest rates on businesses will become more visible over the next year, say experts

Business Impact of interest rates on businesses will become more visible over the next year, say experts

2w Greg Noble

Impact of interest rates on businesses will become...

The Bank of England increased interest rates to 5.25% in August, the highest it has been in 15 years Read More...

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IR35 double taxation removal could be ‘huge moment’

Contracting IR35 double taxation removal could be ‘huge moment’

2w Greg Noble

IR35 double taxation removal could be ‘huge moment...

In April 2023, HMRC launched a consultation on the IR35 off-payroll working rules, with the prospect of eradicating the double taxation problem Read M...

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Government must make ‘concrete actions’ to support small businesses

Business Recovery Government must make ‘concrete actions’ to support small businesses

4w Greg Noble

Government must make ‘concrete actions’ to support...

Insolvency statistics in the UK for the second quarter of 2023 were the highest since 2009 with 83% of them relating to small businesses Read More...

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Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs

Business Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs

1m Greg Noble

Net Zero pathway must be ‘clearer’ for SMEs

90% of businesses lack clarity on how to play their part in the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target Read More...

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HMRC has effectively ‘banned’ outside IR35 contractors amid customer service woes

Contracting HMRC has effectively ‘banned’ outside IR35 contractors amid customer service woes

2m Greg Noble

HMRC has effectively ‘banned’ outside IR35 contrac...

The tax authority disclosed that it had not hired any contractors outside the scope of the IR35 legislation between 2022 and 2023 Read More...

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ISSB standards timeline: A ‘new era’ for sustainability reporting

ESG ISSB standards timeline: A ‘new era’ for sustainability reporting

2m Greg Noble

ISSB standards timeline: A ‘new era’ for sustaina...

The standards will be effective for periods beginning on or after 1st January 2024 Read More...

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July people moves: Major recruits for FRC and Evelyn Partners

Company News July people moves: Major recruits for FRC and Evelyn Partners

2m Greg Noble

July people moves: Major recruits for FRC and Evel...

The FRC has announced Richard Moriarty as its new chief executive, replacing Sir Jon Thompson Read More...

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Insolvency statistics for Q2 ‘highly concerning’

Business Recovery Insolvency statistics for Q2 ‘highly concerning’

2m Greg Noble

Insolvency statistics for Q2 ‘highly concerning’

There were 6,342 recorded company insolvencies in Q2, reflecting a 9% increase compared to the number of insolvencies in Q1, and a 13% increase compar...

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IOSCO chair: ISSB standards 'fit for purpose'

Accounting Standards IOSCO chair: ISSB standards 'fit for purpose'

2m Greg Noble

IOSCO chair: ISSB standards 'fit for purpose'

IOSCO currently covers 130 jurisdictions, meaning that it supervises 95% of financial markets Read More...

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Significant work required by government to gain trust of businesses again, experts says

Business Significant work required by government to gain trust of businesses again, experts says

2m Greg Noble

Significant work required by government to gain tr...

The Office for National Statistics reported that inflation in the UK dropped to 7.9% in June Read More...

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HMRC ‘suppresses growth’ by avoiding contractors outside IR35 in last year

Contracting HMRC ‘suppresses growth’ by avoiding contractors outside IR35 in last year

2m Greg Noble

HMRC ‘suppresses growth’ by avoiding contractors o...

HMRC revealed that it had not recruited any contractors outside the scope of the IR35 legislation in the last year Read More...

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FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith Irish acquisition

Accounting Firms FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith Irish acquisition

3m Greg Noble

FDI advisory a key factor in Moore Kingston Smith ...

MKS has acquired Irish firm Moore, in a bid to increase its international reach Read More...

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Tory MP: IR35 has become ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

Contracting Tory MP: IR35 has become ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

3m Sam Alberti

Tory MP: IR35 has become ‘Frankenstein’s monster’

According to the senior Conservative, the Tory party must have one eye on the next general election in deciding the future of the off-payroll working ...

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ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountancy profession

Accounting Firms ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young people to join accountancy profession

3m Greg Noble

ISSB standards provide a ‘real purpose’ for young ...

The standards will become effective for periods commencing on or after 1 January 2024 Read More...

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Tackling the cash basis conundrum

Contracting Tackling the cash basis conundrum

3m Emma Rawson, ATT Technical Officer

Tackling the cash basis conundrum

ATT technical officer, Emma Rawson, looks at the pros and cons of the income tax cash basis and HMRC’s attempts to increase its take up Read More...

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Business owners need certainty to encourage them to retain UK businesses, experts say

Business Business owners need certainty to encourage them to retain UK businesses, experts say

3m Greg Noble

Business owners need certainty to encourage them t...

23% of business owners having hastened their plans to either sell or wind down their businesses Read More...

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Generative AI to play potentially ‘transformative’ role in tax

Business Generative AI to play potentially ‘transformative’ role in tax

3m Sam Alberti

Generative AI to play potentially ‘transformative’...

The technology can go beyond clerical usage and assist with the delivery of advisory services, experts say Read More...

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Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 growth

Business Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 growth

3m Jonathan Ashworth, Chief economist, ACCA

Economy update: Storm clouds gathering despite Q1 ...

Jonathan Ashworth, ACCA's chief economist, outlines why the UK economy faces challenges as inflation rises and risks intensify Read More...

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Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for sustainability reporting

ESG Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for sustainability reporting

3m Sam Alberti

Inaugural ISSB standards ‘watershed moment’ for su...

The long-awaited standards will help businesses 'tell their sustainability story', the ISSB said Read More...

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How social media can equip accountants to grow their practice

Business How social media can equip accountants to grow their practice

3m Oliver Kiddell

How social media can equip accountants to grow the...

At Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting UK, we understand that customers are looking for us to help them with their journey beyond technology. In this piec...

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UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflation stagnates and interest rates soar

Business UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflation stagnates and interest rates soar

3m Sam Alberti

UK economy: Growth prospects ‘stymied’ as inflatio...

UK inflation has surpassed 5% for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis Read More...

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The crucial role of auditors and accountants in the climate change fight

Audit The crucial role of auditors and accountants in the climate change fight

3m Simon Konsta, Disputes partner, DAC Beachcroft

The crucial role of auditors and accountants in th...

With climate litigation on the rise, boardroom behaviour must adapt - accountants and auditors are central to this Read More...

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IR35: Government set to tackle ‘murky’ umbrella company market

Contracting IR35: Government set to tackle ‘murky’ umbrella company market

4m Sam Alberti

IR35: Government set to tackle ‘murky’ umbrella co...

The fresh proposals mark the end of a 14-month wait for the findings of a public consultation Read More...

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ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting firms to tap into

ESG ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting firms to tap into

4m Sam Alberti

ESG an “immense” market for mid-tier accounting fi...

As Menzies becomes the latest accounting firm to launch an ESG service line, Accountancy Age looks at the factors for and again investing in sustainab...

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IR35 liabilities in public sector reach £300m

Contracting IR35 liabilities in public sector reach £300m

4m Sam Alberti

IR35 liabilities in public sector reach £300m

The UKRI follows the DWP and DEFRA in being handed hefty tax bills Read More...

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