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Update on probate delays: Government call for evidence
- 31 Jan 2024
The UK Government’s Justice Select Committee wanted to hear from professional and individual users about their experiences of applying for probate and using the Probate Registry. Find out our response after including feedback from affected users on their experiences.
Professional Standards Update December 2024
- 31 Dec 2023
This month we launch a new consultation on changes to the professional behaviour provisions in the ICAEW Code of Ethics. We also give a final opportunity to respond to our PII consultation and invite you to watch a recording of our drop-in session which summarises the key changes. We launch access for our firms to a free diversity survey tool. The tool will enable non-probate firms to carry out an anonymous staff survey if they wish to do so. And finally, read specific updates categorised by regulated area to quickly see the key news and resources relevant to your role.
Introduction of Digital Journey for Plastic Packaging Tax in the Event of Insolvency
- 18 Dec 2023
HMRC is streamlining the way it deals with insolvency in relation to Plastic Packaging Tax. It has introduced a digital G-Form which can be used to notify HMRC of an Insolvency Event, submit Plastic Packaging Tax Returns and de-register from Plastic Packaging Tax. Please use this process going forward.
Why choose an accountant for probate services?
- 06 Dec 2023
ICAEW has been regulating accountancy firms offering non-contentious probate services for almost a decade. Yet, many people still don’t realise they can turn to probate-accredited accountants to administer an estate and apply for the grant of probate.
Cessation of tax clearance in Members’ Voluntary Liquidations
- 06 Dec 2023
Access the latest Insolvency Guidance bulletin from HMRC. As of 6 December 2023, HMRC will no longer provide pre and/or post-tax clearances in Members’ Voluntary Liquidation (MVL) cases. Insolvency practitioners should now close cases without tax clearance, subject to their professional judgement. This means any requests from insolvency practitioners for clearance already received will not be responded to, and any future requests will not be actioned. This will include requests covering all heads of duty and will also cover all insolvency types.
Gold-based Financial and Trade Sanctions Circumvention
- 06 Dec 2023
Latest risk alert to complement existing knowledge and to support ongoing improvements to your business processes and procedures.
Update to Schedule 3ZA of the Money Laundering Regulations
- 06 Dec 2023
The list of high-risk third countries was updated on 4 December 2023 in line with FATF statements in October 2023.
Reporting scams pretending to be from Companies House
- 06 Dec 2023
Look out for recent scams like fake late- filing penalty payment requests and calls requesting company directors’ details. Find out how to report an incident.
Updated CPD recording tool
- 06 Dec 2023
The tool is live for ICAEW members to help them more easily record their CPD. It is available via the dashboard which is visible after logging in to our website. Firms can also ask staff who are members to download this record to help with overall CPD monitoring.
2022/23 Audit Monitoring Report: leveraging insights to improve performance
- 05 Dec 2023
ICAEW’s Audit Monitoring Report for 2022/23 has recently been published. Duncan Wiggetts, Chief Officer for Professional Standards, and Trevor Smith, QAD Director, outline the report’s key findings and explain how you can use these to drive improvement.
Update to the Legal Ombudsman’s postal address
- 04 Dec 2023
The Legal Ombudsman has integrated a new postal contact which affects the PO Box address it uses. This is of particular relevance to probate accredited firms. Please make note to ensure your communications are current.
Proposed changes to 'professional behaviour' provisions in ICAEW Code of Ethics
- 01 Dec 2023
ICAEW is consulting on proposed changes to the fundamental principle of professional behaviour in sub-section 115 of the ICAEW Code of Ethics. The consultation will run for ten weeks from 1 December 2023 to 9 February 2024.
Consultation: proposed changes to 'professional behaviour' provisions in ICAEW Code of Ethics
- 01 Dec 2023
Be sure to give your view on proposed changes to the fundamental principle of professional behaviour in sub-section 115 of the ICAEW Code of Ethics. The consultation will run for ten weeks from 1 December 2023 to 9 February 2024.
New SARs Reporter Booklet from the National Crime Agency
- 01 Nov 2023
Read NCA's new booklet for the anti-money laundering (AML) community. It is a UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) product for reporters of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), produced in line with NCA's commitment to share perspectives on the SARs regime.
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