Hello   January 2019
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Your guide to this month's highlights:

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ACCA is providing the following support to practitioners: demonstrate your excellence in Xero, how to profitably grow your firm while working fewer hours with less stress, our practical guide to apprenticeships, our free webinar on SRA reporting and how to save 86% on KPMG online courses.

Our top tips for a successful business in 2019
 

WATCH: Nigel and Nikki Adams reveal their top tips for a successful business.

How to future proof your practice
 

WATCH: Video highlights from our hugely successful digital roadshows.

End of tax year series of free webinars for practitioners

Register now for any of our five free webinars (each worth 1 CPD unit).

Technical Advisory Service helpline – trial changes to telephone hours

Trial aims to improve efficiency of telephone helpline for practitioners.

Changes to the ACCA Rulebook 2019

A summary of changes to ACCA’s Rulebook.

Practising certificate application process

ACCA has introduced a new Practising Certificate Experience Form for anyone applying for a PC.

Tolleys Taxation Awards 2019

Advice on entering awards which recognise excellence in tax, and so much more.

TECHNICAL AND INSIGHT
60 second update: Loss relief options available to a sole trader

If a taxpayer suffers a trading loss, what options are there to relieve the loss?

Update on entrepreneurs’ relief changes

Alphabet shareholders may benefit from new amendments to the Finance Act.

Making Tax Digital for VAT engagement letters

Joint working party issues supplementary schedule of services.

VAT on digital services

HMRC issues updated guidance on VAT on digital services.

Why digital is changing the value of all practices

In the first of a series of articles with Foulger Underwood we explore the digital reality of MTD and the opportunities it offers for restructuring.

Opening up the MTD for VAT pilot to all customers

The MTD for VAT pilot is now open to all.

Nothing exotic about this dancer’s tax return

We revisit the court case that revealed what can – and cannot – be deducted as expenses.

Dissolving a small company

What needs to be included on the tax return to avoid giving yourself a headache.

To file or not to file?

HMRC’s U-turn on the requirement to file tax returns by directors.

Charity reporting: matters of material significance

Regulator taking a stronger line on reporting matters.

Accounting by limited liability partnerships

A topical summary of the new SORP for LLPs.

Auto-enrolment changes

Ensure you are aware of the new minimum contributions.

Lockton launches new online portal

New portal will make it easier to manage your PII.

Preparing tax return accounts at the last minute for a client?

Will cash accounting ease the pressure?

Alternative Dispute Resolution – a refresher

ADR can help resolve otherwise time-consuming tax disputes with HMRC.

Do all landlords need to complete a tax return?

An examination of when an individual does not require to complete a tax return for their rental income.

Pensions for self-assessment

Make sure your client gets the correct tax relief for 2017/18.

Restrictions on claiming income tax reliefs on trade losses

A look at restrictions, including worked examples.

Declaring rental income on jointly-owned properties

A 50/50 split may not be tax efficient for your clients.

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