Alleged EY cover-up coincides with HMRC’s money laundering campaign

HMRC Alleged EY cover-up coincides with HMRC’s money laundering campaign

4y Leanna Reeves

Alleged EY cover-up coincides with HMRC’s money la...

The BBC program ‘Panorama,’ which alleges the Big Four firm EY to have covered up a crime gang laundering money, coincides with HMRC’s new campaign ai...

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HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters - Reaction

HMRC HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters - Reaction

5y Chris Jewers

HMRC wins IR35 case against three BBC presenters -...

Tim Willcox, Joanna Gosling and David Eades were targeted by HMRC as part of a crackdown on freelancers using personal services companies to avoid cer...

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Industry experts give their take on impending IR35 legislation

HMRC Industry experts give their take on impending IR35 legislation

5y Chris Jewers

Industry experts give their take on impending IR35...

We questioned which industries will be affected by the IR35 new legislation, due to come into effect in April 2020, and what businesses and freelancer...

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IR35 - HMRC scrutinising where TV presenters stand and choice of clothes for tax purposes

HMRC IR35 - HMRC scrutinising where TV presenters stand and choice of clothes for tax purposes

5y Chris Jewers

IR35 - HMRC scrutinising where TV presenters stand...

The BBC recently estimated that up to 800 of its TV presenters could be challenged by HMRC over their employment status Read More...

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What are the implications of HMRC’s IR35 victory against BBC presenter?

HMRC What are the implications of HMRC’s IR35 victory against BBC presenter?

6y Accountancy Age

What are the implications of HMRC’s IR35 victory a...

As the first IR35 victory for the Revenue in nine years, the case against Christa Ackroyd will likely have implications for similar cases as well as f...

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Gender pay gap reporting – what does it tell us?

People In Business Gender pay gap reporting – what does it tell us?

6y David Israel, Royds Withy King

Gender pay gap reporting – what does it tell us?

With all organisations employing 250 people or more required to report annually on 5 April, will the process demonstrate inequality in pay, and what s...

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PwC to audit BBC pay policies following gender pay gap outrage

Accounting Firms PwC to audit BBC pay policies following gender pay gap outrage

7y Accountancy Age

PwC to audit BBC pay policies following gender pay...

PwC and law firm Eversheds will conduct an audit of the BBC’s pay policies, particularly looking at the gender pay gap Read More...

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NAO takes over from EY as BBC auditor

Audit NAO takes over from EY as BBC auditor

7y Accountancy Age

NAO takes over from EY as BBC auditor

In its annual report the BBC has confirmed that the National Audit Office (NAO) will become their external auditors for the financial year 2017-2018, ...

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Cameron to announce new corporate offence for tax evasion

Administration Cameron to announce new corporate offence for tax evasion

8y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Cameron to announce new corporate offence for tax ...

Prime minister set to make announcement on companies which encourage tax evasion, while he launches joint taskforce with HMRC to deal with Panama Pape...

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Steer clear of personal service companies, say readers

Personal Tax Steer clear of personal service companies, say readers

10y Calum Fuller, Reporter

Steer clear of personal service companies, say rea...

The public sector should not engage staff through personal service companies, say Accountancy Age readers Read More...

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Colin: The Devil's Panorama

Corporate Tax Colin: The Devil's Panorama

11y Taking Stock

Colin: The Devil's Panorama

Colin shares his views after viewing the BBC's Panorama documentary on tax avoidance Read More...

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Colin: Government chases its pound of flesh

Corporate Tax Colin: Government chases its pound of flesh

11y Taking Stock

Colin: Government chases its pound of flesh

The Public Accounts Committee could be Shylock to the BBC's Antonio, notes Colin Read More...

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MPs “shocked” by BBC tax arrangements

Corporate Tax MPs “shocked” by BBC tax arrangements

12y Calum Fuller, Reporter

MPs “shocked” by BBC tax arrangements

MPs in the Public Accounts Committee raise concerns that broadcaster cannot vouch that off-payroll staff pay the right amount of tax Read More...

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MPs to press BBC top brass to disclose tax avoiders

Corporate Tax MPs to press BBC top brass to disclose tax avoiders

12y Calum Fuller, Reporter

MPs to press BBC top brass to disclose tax avoider...

The BBC's CFO, Zarin Patel, and head of employment tax, David Smith, will face questions over their staff on Monday Read More...

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Colin: Cost-cutting a step too far

Business Recovery Colin: Cost-cutting a step too far

12y Taking Stock

Colin: Cost-cutting a step too far

Finance function takes its toll at BBC offices Read More...

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Beeb's finance function faces more cost-cutting

Audit Beeb's finance function faces more cost-cutting

12y Kevin Reed, Writer

Beeb's finance function faces more cost-cutting

BBC's finance function aims for another five-year efficiency plan Read More...

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New ICAS head fresh from BBC

Regulatory Bodies New ICAS head fresh from BBC

13y Rose Orlik

New ICAS head fresh from BBC

The new executive director of ICAS is Atholl Duncan, former head of news at BBC Scotland Read More...

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Media distributor hires BBC man as new FD

People Business Media distributor hires BBC man as new FD

13y Rose Orlik

Media distributor hires BBC man as new FD

Royalties distributor Compact Media Group has hired a former BBC man as its new financial director Read More...

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BBC opens the doors to NAO

Audit BBC opens the doors to NAO

14y Accountancy Age

BBC opens the doors to NAO

Broadcaster gives in and allows National Audit Office to choose its own work Read More...

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FDs at heart of boardroom change at UKTV

Company News FDs at heart of boardroom change at UKTV

14y Kevin Reed, Writer

FDs at heart of boardroom change at UKTV

Virgin Media/BBC Worldwide venture UKTV sees Eamonn O’Hare and Jan Gooze-Zijl take senior roles Read More...

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BBC chairman denies need for NAO audit

Audit BBC chairman denies need for NAO audit

14y Accountancy Age

BBC chairman denies need for NAO audit

BBC already fully accountable, says trustee chairman Read More...

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Margaret Hodge questions NAO powers to audit BBC and Royal accounts

Audit Margaret Hodge questions NAO powers to audit BBC and Royal accounts

14y our parliamentary correspondent

Margaret Hodge questions NAO powers to audit BBC a...

Chairwoman of the Public Accounts Committee Margaret Hodge highlights risk to BBC editorial independence from opening its books up to scrutiny Read M...

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BBC appoints finance expert as risk director

People Business BBC appoints finance expert as risk director

14y Kevin Reed, Writer

BBC appoints finance expert as risk director

Mike Ford promoted at the Beeb Read More...

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The BBC awaits more audit scrutiny

People Business The BBC awaits more audit scrutiny

14y Gavin Hinks, Writer

The BBC awaits more audit scrutiny

What's in Auntie's book? With scrutiny from the National Audit Office seemingly inevitable, BBC CFO Zarin Patel could be about to face a grilling Rea...

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NAO to gain "full access" to BBC books

Audit NAO to gain "full access" to BBC books

14y our parliamentary correspondent

NAO to gain "full access" to BBC books

National audit Office to cast an eye over the entirety of the BBC's books Read More...

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Tory manifesto pledges full audit of BBC

Audit Tory manifesto pledges full audit of BBC

14y Gavin Hinks, Writer

Tory manifesto pledges full audit of BBC

Auntie's transparency on the Tory agenda Read More...

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Committee slams BBC's transparency

Audit Committee slams BBC's transparency

14y Mario Christodoulou, Writer

Committee slams BBC's transparency

Auditor General should have expanded powers to audit broadcaster according to committee Read More...

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