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Digitisation of tax returns – what it actually means
With continuing expansion of digitisation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the way tax is collected is already changing for…
Autumn Statement puts in place new anti-avoidance measure for capital allowances
With the Autumn Statement bringing in many new measures that affect the UK accountancy sector, one that has an immediate…
British pension withdrawals could add up to £4.7bn
The changes to pension regulations, which allow savers more flexibility in accessing their funds, could have led to £4.7bn being…
UK companies pay £1bn in total fees to their auditors
The UK’s largest companies have paid more in fees this year than last, despite the audit market becoming more competitive.…
UK buy-to-let stamp duty changes from next year
Buy-to-let investors and holiday home buyers will have to pay stamp duty rates that are three percentage points higher as…
Young professionals face ethics challenge, says ICAEW
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has issued new research that indicates millennials working in finance…
Audit quality endorsed by FTSE 350 firms
Audit quality has improved according to the second year of a survey of the Audit committee (AC) chairs of FTSE…
Possible changes ahead for 'personal services company' tax arrangements
With the UK Autumn Statement expected to change the rules surrounding personal services companies (PSC), questions have arisen concerning how…
PwC issues guide with World Bank to global tax systems
The tenth annual evaluation comparing tax systems around the world has been issued by Big 4 firm PwC, in conjunction…
Northern Ireland's corporation tax to be cut to 12.5% in 2018
Northern Ireland will see a cut in the rate of corporation tax (CT) to 12.5% in 2018, down from the…
UK improves position in effective tax system rankings
The global ranking of effective business tax systems has seen the UK climb a position in the latest report published…
FCA to study if investment managers offer good value
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced an investigation into whether consumers are being well served by companies investing savings…