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What qualifies as CPD and what is verifiable?

Continuing professional development (CPD) offers the opportunity to improve your skills, knowledge and competency, maintaining your proficiency to help supercharge…

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Is HMRC getting more creative with Schedule 36 notices?

As part of the Finance Act 2008, Schedule 36 grants HMRC the authority to issue an ‘information notice’ to taxpayers,…

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Late payments, cashflow and balance sheets: SMEs battling against insolvency

Recent data reveals that corporate insolvencies are at a 30-year high, with more than 25,000 registered in 2023 alone, and…

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AI, the infinite intern 

For the last 18 months, the world has been captivated by the power of generative AI and the seemingly limitless…

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Tax investigations a constant threat for landlords in today’s data-rich world

Landlords have long been under the scrutiny of HMRC due to the widespread issue of undeclared income from additional properties.…

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Locking in current CGT rates on corporate transactions

The forthcoming Budget on the 30 October has led to understandable concern amongst share sellers about potential hikes in the…

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Stop breakdancing in ballgowns: The need for an overhaul of business forms

Jason Piper is Head of Tax and Business Law at ACCA, and works within the Policy and Insights team. His…

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Are accountants prepared for changes in technology?

In the most recent member survey* from the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), it is suggested that there is still…

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Why AI makes a good companion for tax compliance

Whilst the subject of AI, specifically generative AI, remains one of the hottest topics in the boardroom, it seems the…

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Corporate Tax: Why organisations should pay their dues

Improving organisational performance often requires companies to look at various operational processes – and part of that includes structuring their…

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