Newsletter - In Practice - September 2016

In Practice

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September 2016

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TECHNICAL AND INSIGHT

FRS 101 and FRS 102 tax overview

New guidance outlines the key tax considerations for companies transitioning from old UK GAAP.

IR 35 – big changes for public sector bodies

How to determine when the changes around intermediaries’ rules apply to certain businesses.

Making tax digital – your thoughts so far

ACCA continues to consult with practitioners on HMRC’s plans for MTD.

Making sense of MTD

Meet the firm that’s comfortable with HMRC’s proposals for Making Tax Digital.

Lessons from the demise of BHS – how solvent are our pension schemes?

The Secret Accountant looks behind the headlines to gauge the current state of high profile schemes and how the government seeks to protect scheme members.

How to reduce tax return errors

HMRC’s free checklists can help practitioners reduce tax return errors.

Automatic enrolment: which pension scheme?

The Pensions Regulator has tackled two common questions on pension scheme choices.

Six months until state pension top up applications close

With only six months left until the government’s state pension top up scheme closes on 5 April 2017, it’s worth considering if it could be right for your clients.

Ensuring stability when a business loses a partner

The Secret Accountant explains why they firmly believe in the value of cross-option agreements to ensure business continuity.

Regional funders’ vital role in economic stabilisation

The Wales Business Fund provides essential support to businesses across Wales. Register for our webinar.

When are pre-letting expenses allowed?

A look, with working examples, at pre-letting expenses and the issue of whether repairs are a capital or revenue expense.

HMRC withdraws free corporation tax software

HMRC announced last year that its free online filing form for corporation tax returns is being withdrawn.

Main changes to the revised ethical standards

The Revised Ethical Standard 2016 for auditors brings all the ethical standard provisions available for audits of small entities into one document.

Charity reporting

Template supports charities comply with SORP FRS 102.

Suspicious activity report codes updated

The NCA has issued changes to the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) glossary codes and clarification of reporting routes.

Insurance Act 2015 – what you need to know

The Act fundamentally changes the way both commercial and consumer insurance and reinsurance contracts operate in the UK.

All change for land transaction taxes in Wales

A summary of how the new Welsh Revenue Authority will function.

Member News

British Accountancy Awards - the shortlist

ACCA strongly represented on the shortlist for the 2016 British Accountancy Awards.

Harnessing digital change

IRIS World 2016 will show how the digital revolution can benefit your practice.

Protecting the term accountant

A petition to protect the term accountant has been created.

CPD

Online CPD offers

Take your pick from the latest online CPD offers.

Residential Conference for Practitioners

Grab an early booking discount for our premier CPD conference.

Practice News

Webinar: Top 10 tips for completing a PCTR

Advice for anyone planning to apply for a practising certificate.

Brexit and China - the role of accountants

The role accountants play is now needed more than ever.

Building a better practice

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