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Covid-19 – a thank you!

Meet our members who have provided tremendous help and support to our ACCA family.

Covid-19 podcasts, webinars and other resources for practitioners

Quick links to podcasts, webinars and more…

Free engagement letter resources for ACCA members

We have expanded our free engagement letter resources for members - see what's new!

TECHNICAL AND INSIGHT
Change can be good!

Will Farnell FCCA on why coronavirus could mean there has never been a better time to be an accountant.

Guide to the government’s recovery strategy

Summary and key dates for an exit from lockdown.

Accounting aspects of government assistance

Steve Collings FCCA explains the accounting treatment of the government guidance.

The return on investment of getting paid for the work you do

Trent McLaren pinpoints the cause of 99% of all debtor problems in accounting firms.

Flexibility for insolvent businesses

What the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill means for businesses.

Alert for all auditors, independent examiners and trustees

The Charity Commission warns on scrutiny of all audit and independent examination reports where a matter of material significance has begun.

Influencing - on your behalf

A summary of our Policy team's recent efforts on behalf of members like you. 

How will you help your clients move out of lockdown?

How you can help business owners as they emerge from lockdown over the coming months.

Lockdown options for businesses in difficulty

Changes to UK insolvency law will provide options for businesses in difficulty as Britain exits lockdown.

Sage – supporting you and your clients at this time

Sage is offering free access to solutions to help you and your clients. No commitment. Cancel anytime.

R&D tax credit services

New guidance on the provision of R&D tax credit services was issued on 1 June.

Forms P11D – returns and key dates

A quick reference guide for P11D forms.

IHT exemption – volunteers and employees

Inheritance tax exemptions for emergency responders.

New service launches to resolve bank disputes

The Business Banking Resolution Service promises to help resolve current – and past – disputes with banks.

Temporary changes to pension tax

Are you aware of these changes for recently retired individuals aged between 50 and 55?

CGT and the disposal of residential properties

A walk-through of the real time capital gains tax service.

Tax free childcare scheme

Comprehensive guidance on the government's support for childcare.

Covid-19 and impact on VAT

Deferrals, PPE and more in this handy summary.

Covid-19 impact on reasonable excuse and appeals

Covid-19 and reasonable excuses.

Covid-19 impact on maternity, paternity and adoption pay

We explain changes to ensure furloughed employees are not disadvantaged.

The importance of letters of engagement

How to make the best use of your engagement letters.

Business assets disposal relief

Apart from its name, what else has changed with regards to entrepreneurs’ relief?

Government consultations – still time to have your say

Details of three important consultations affecting accountants.



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