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Chart of the week: What do we all do?
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- 29 Nov 2024
Our chart this week looks at what we all do for a living and how the government wants to move more of us from economically inactive categories into the workforce.
Member Insights: October/November 2024
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- 28 Nov 2024
The Autumn Budget met with much criticism by members, with the impact of employers’ national insurance and the national living wage dominating feedback. Meanwhile, announcements on business rates and incentives for growth were conspicuous by their absence.
Technical round-up: November 2024
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- 28 Nov 2024
This month’s top stories feature Budget measures you may have missed; a deadline extension for providing agent codes; and data that suggests improvement on HMRC call handling.
Influencing policy to support you: November 2024
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- 28 Nov 2024
Following on from the Budget, ICAEW has been considering the government’s proposed industrial strategy, plans on audit reform and proposed changes to apprenticeships.
Lessons on VAT from New Zealand and Australia
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- 27 Nov 2024
For UK tax policy stakeholders, fascinating case studies of how other countries are approaching VAT can be found on the other side of the world.
How to ensure colleagues understand financial information
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- 27 Nov 2024
With local government budgets under pressure and more councils adopting commercialisation strategies, key stakeholders must have a strong grasp of financial information to aid sound decision-making.
What it takes to be an effective NHS CFO
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- 26 Nov 2024
A new statement by HFMA explains how NHS CFOs can ensure the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable healthcare services.
Accountants must rally together to combat corruption
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- 25 Nov 2024
ICAEW is contributing to the battle against procurement fraud and is sharing best practices to combat corruption, which costs the global economy £2trn annually. Discover how you can make a difference.
Chart of the week: Inflation jump
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- 22 Nov 2024
Our chart this week looks at how the jump in annual inflation from 1.7% in September to 2.3% in October was driven by higher energy bills.
FRC’s local audit review marks stop-gap amid recovery
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- 21 Nov 2024
With trimmed-down scope in the light of efforts to reset local audit, the latest FRC report confirms that the regulator's pause on routine inspections will now cover audits up to the end of FY23/24.
Public finances fall short as Chancellor defends tax rises
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- 21 Nov 2024
The first monthly public sector finance release following the Autumn Budget confirms how much reliance the Chancellor is placing on tax rises to stabilise the public finances.
How successful finance business partners work at local authorities
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- 21 Nov 2024
Finance business partners play a vital bridging role between the finance team and the wider organisation.
940,000 employers to pay more NIC in 2025/26
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- 19 Nov 2024
Legislation introduced to Parliament provides for the changes to employers’ national insurance contributions (NIC) announced at the Autumn Budget 2024.
Tax news in brief 20 November 2024
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- 19 Nov 2024
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 20 November 2024, including: an update on MTD ITSA; suggestions for HMRC on how to reduce the tax gap; and legislation to enact the changes to business rates announced at the Autumn Budget 2024.
The case for action on late payments
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- 18 Nov 2024
A small practice round table at Chartered Accountants’ Hall, attended by Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay, outlined the impacts of late payments on economic growth.
How will Trump’s tariffs affect global trade?
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- 15 Nov 2024
President-elect Trump says he will bring in tariffs when he takes office next January, so what will this mean for US consumers and exporters to the US?
Chart of the week: UK international trade
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- 15 Nov 2024
Our chart this week is inspired by International Trade Week and looks at where UK imports come from and exports go to, ahead of what might be some major changes in US trade policy when President-elect Trump assumes office on 20 January 2025.
Trade: helping clients navigate export complexity
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- 15 Nov 2024
Almost five years since Brexit and the complexities of EU trading are showing no sign of abating. With more regulation on the horizon, advisers may need to help clients with supply chain reviews to help them navigate complexities.
How to futureproof your business for international trade
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- 14 Nov 2024
What are the critical considerations for building a firm base for future overseas trade? Charles Platts, Chair of ICAEW’s Global Trade Community, outlines the basics.
CIPFA urges action to tackle council finance staff shortages
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- 14 Nov 2024
As a new poll shows English councils are struggling with vacancies in accountancy, internal audit and business partnering roles, a CIPFA and LGA report sets out four-point action plan.
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