-
HMRC
Springtime tax scams target young and vulnerable, warns HMRC
Young adults who may have less experience of the tax system should be especially vigilant against springtime refund scams, HM…
Read More » -
Accounting Firms
TC Group merges with Essex-based firm
Chartered accountants TC Group has expanded its presence in the south east through a merger with Essex-based accounting firm Jamesons.…
Read More » -
Business
AAT calls on government to overhaul current business rates system
The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is calling on the government to overhaul the current business rates system, calling it…
Read More » -
Big Four
CMA may exclude major firms from joint audit rule
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) may exclude the sector’s biggest firms from a new rule which could require businesses…
Read More » -
Accounting Firms
Broomfield Alexander joins Baldwins
Baldwins has made a further substantial investment in Wales by joining forces with Broomfield Alexander, an independent professional firm. Broomfield…
Read More » -
Corporate Tax
HMRC and taxpayers disputes increase 43%
The number of disputes between taxpayers and HMRC has risen by 43%, according to analysis by accountancy firm Price Bailey.…
Read More » -
Business
Unethical data use could undermine financial services’ social purpose
An ethical framework for the use of big data is “urgently needed” or there will be a risk undermining the…
Read More » -
VAT
Furniture boss jailed for £150,000 VAT scam
A discount furniture store boss has been jailed for a scam that cheated taxpayers out of more than £150,000. Anthony…
Read More » -
Accounting Firms
BDO considers practice break-up
The UK’s fifth biggest advisory firm is considering splitting its audit business from the rest of its services following an…
Read More »