Hello   February 2021
Briefly speaking
Budget 2021 – we’ve got it covered

Will this year’s Budget on 3 March contain a number of significant announcements?

AML supervision and the OPBAS Levy

Has your firm paid its OPBAS levy?

A chance to acquire probate and estate administration skills

Introducing a tailored solution which provides your practice with the opportunity to become authorised to undertake non-contentious probate work.

Understanding clients' challenges, needs and expectations in 2021

Capitalise has surveyed over 150 accountants while examining what 2021 holds in store.

How to succeed in practice

Join us for a series of webinars looking at modern methods of managing a successful practice.

Free technical webinars for practitioners

Book now for any of our free technical webinars for practitioners in February and March!

Business recovery and resilience in the continuing pandemic

Access our suite of resources available on our Covid Hub; key resources are highlighted below.

Brexit and Beyond – a chat with industry experts in collaboration with Barclays

Promoting services the profession can supply for businesses dealing with EU customers or suppliers.

Furthering diversity and inclusion in your organisation

Our new D&I report asks how we as a profession can ensure fair treatment and open access for all.

High quality CPD for ACCA members

Browse and book upcoming Professional Courses events.

TECHNICAL AND INSIGHT
Changing your year-end/period of account?

A significant consequence of such a commercial decision will be ‘overlap relief’.

The importance of AML procedures within your firm

A timely reminder of the minimum requirements for all ACCA-supervised firms.

The role of culture in delivering your strategy

Will Farnell concludes his series on creating the digital firm by examining what culture really means – and closes by hoping he has inspired you to think a little differently.

A quick summary of year-end tax planning tips

With self-assessment season over, now it is time to think about year-end tax planning for your clients.

Going it alone – how to create your own practice

We may live in extraordinary times. But where many see trouble and strife, some accountants see opportunity.

Tax payments – remember the 1 April deadline

Individuals granted an extension to submit their tax return by 28 February face a 5% late payment penalty.

Fee disputes and negligence where letters of engagement have failed

What happens when inadequate letters of engagement affect accountants' and their professional indemnity insurers' ability to defend claims?

Getting your ducks in a row

As we reach the end of another tax season, accountants can focus again on clients' advisory needs.

Tax planning guides

New guides will ensure your clients are utilising all available reliefs and allowances to maximise tax efficiency.

Building your ideal practice: accelerate your progress

You are ready to change your practice - now get a framework that gives you the best chance of success…

Employment law – key legal issues governing employees’ contracts

With Covid-19 continuing to cause uncertainty for businesses planning for the future, you can help ensure clients are on top of employment law matters.

Technology – a cost or an asset?

How to help clients efficiently harness the power of technology.

Why a career in accountancy has never been more attractive

David Ezekiel FCCA knew nothing about accountancy as a young teenager – the first time he heard the word bookkeeping, he thought that he would end up with a career as a librarian!

The basics of marketing your accountancy firm in 2021

Accountants who want to win more clients can’t just wait for them to come along – they have to take action. But what exactly should they be doing? Well, for starters...

ACCA and BEIS - working together to support practitioners

Access webinars and on-demand training to help with Brexit - plus share your feedback with BEIS.

Seeking to improve cashflow via a director’s loan?

Issues to consider around directors’ loans when advancing funds to help improve business cashflows.

Preference shares – equity or liability?

Many businesses will be looking at ways of strengthening balance sheets with the introduction of equity.

Identifying your aspirations

What do you really want from your accountancy practice?

New post-Brexit requirements when hiring EU nationals

Are you – or your clients – considering hiring EU nationals? What you need to know.

Are all trusts subject to IHT?

A basic understanding of wills and trusts can help an executor to consider the options available and questions to ask when looking after the wealth of the family.

What is troubling you? What opportunities do you foresee?

Catch up on - and contribute to - our ongoing policy work on vital areas for practitioners and clients.

PCRT Interim guidance on the CJRS

Guidance to help members working with clients who have made CJRS claims comply with PCRT obligations.

 

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