News

  1. Insolvency Technical Update - July 2019

    A monthly round up of insolvency related news.

  2. Intangibles - ICAS positioning paper and call for research

    ICAS has issued a new positioning paper and call for research which sets out the key issues and questions on the topic of intangibles.

  3. HMRC as a preferential creditor

    Draft legislation for the introduction of the Debt Arrangement Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019.

  4. New Government no-deal planning

    David Wood highlights the urgency to prepare for a no-deal Brexit and the sources of guidance which are available.

  5. How tech is transforming accounting

    Software is as indispensable to accountants as a trowel is to a bricklayer – and it’s changing faster than it has for a decade.

  6. Proposals to reform UK audit market

    BEIS has published its consultation on the Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) proposed reforms to the UK statutory audit market.

  7. Taxation of property disposals

    Helen Thornley, ATT Technical Officer, outlines changes to reporting requirements included within Finance Act 2019 which will affect UK property disposals.

  8. Interview: David Wark CA

    "Becoming a qualified accountant can take you further than you think. Whether you want to work in practice or industry, internationally or locally, if you’re able to adapt the opportunities are endless. Here, EY’s David Wark tells us about his career and what he has learned along the way."

  9. Interview: Susie Walker CA

    "As Johnston Carmichael launches a new path to personal development, Head of Tax, Susie Walker CA, reflects on her own career path and why Johnston Carmichael should be at the top of the list when people are looking for a rewarding career in professional services."

  10. PwC: how to manage Millennials

    "Finding and retaining younger talent is one of the biggest challenges faced by CEOs, according to a recent PwC survey."

  11. Charity Tax Commission findings

    Christine Scott considers the Charity Tax Commission’s proposals for the reform of charity tax reliefs.

  12. Candidates lack leadership skills

    Are you thinking of moving into a leadership or management role and believe you have the skills covered? Research shows that candidates are lacking this key element.

  13. Zero rating on issue of bank notes

    Jan Garioch CA discusses a recent case, Clydesdale Bank v HMRC, which saw the First Tier Tribunal get a grip on banknotes.

  14. FRC inspection reports 2018/19

    The FRC has issued its 2018/19 inspection reports on the quality of FTSE 350 audits.

  15. ICAS quality management response

    ICAS has responded to the International Auditing and Assurance Standard Board’s (IAASB) proposed suite of quality management standards.

  16. Meet the future of the profession

    As ICAS announces its Top 100 Young CAs of 2019, Bruce Cartwright congratulates the winners and considers what the future might hold for them.

  17. New protections for whistleblowers

    What new protections are offered to Australian whistleblowers?

  18. Announced: ICAS Top 100 Young CAs 2019

    "After months of deliberation, ICAS is delighted to announce the Top 100 Young CAs 2019."

  19. Tax: Simplifying the design of IHT

    Donald Drysdale studies the latest report on inheritance tax from the Office of Tax Simplification.

  20. 5 habits to improve your work life

    Small changes to behaviour and routine can ripple out to make a big difference in your daily life. Here are five things you should be doing to boost your performance and mood at work.