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  1. 10 Copilot use cases for Excel

    · 6:30

    Copilot boasts an array of prompts and functions that can give accountants’ Excel work a real boost. Here are Microsoft MVP David Benaim’s picks of the best.

  2. Common employee pay disputes and how to avoid them

    · 9:18

    Pay disputes are one of the main causes of workplace conflict and formal employee grievances. Employment law experts outline seven of the areas where employers can trip up and ways to avoid falling foul of the rules.

  3. Tokenisation: how will stablecoins be accounted for, taxed and assured?

    · 5:27

    Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager at ICAEW, reveals the irony of stablecoins is that the newest "form of money" may ultimately depend on one of finance’s oldest disciplines: accounting.

  4. Why tax complexity matters

    · 29 min

    In this episode, we consider the pain points for businesses in meeting their tax reporting obligations and we explore the causes and implications of tax complexity, including what the UK stands to gain from addressing…

  5. How auditors are bringing the audit report to life

    · 4:17

    Auditors are finding new and imaginative ways to present their findings and transform the traditionally dry auditor’s report into something more engaging.

  6. How to use HMRC webchat for agents

    · 5:15

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains how to access HMRC’s webchat for agents, what to expect and which types of query are suitable for webchat.

  7. HMRC writes to businesses running prize draws

    · 2:17

    HMRC has written to businesses that run prize draws offering both paid and free entry routes to remind them that paid entries are subject to V-A-T at the standard rate of 20%.

  8. Further guidance available on the summer holidays VAT cut

    · 3:14

    HMRC has updated its guidance on the temporary reduced rate of V-A-T for children's meals, tickets and family attractions to include additional guidance on mixed supplies, party packages and prepayments.

  9. Tax news highlights from July 2026

    · 6:23

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in July 2026 and explains where you can find further information.

  10. Mills Review: five AI trends we cannot ignore

    · 6:44

    The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA's) report on AI and the future of retail financial services, authored by Executive Director Sheldon Mills, points to the profound impact AI will have on the sector.

  11. Seven ways technology can challenge ethics

    · 4:42

    New guidance from the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants outlines the biggest risk areas for emerging technologies such as AI.

  12. EY’s backing AI agents; and a new form of insider trading

    · 34 min

    In this episode, EY UK Digital Assurance Leader Richard Harrison joins us to talk about how the firm is using AI agents in audit. How do they divide tasks between people and tech? And how are they understanding and…

  13. Tokenisation: what does FCA package mean for accountants?

    · 6:18

    In a big step towards the tokenisation of the UK economy, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out a package of regulatory changes to account for cryptoassets.

  14. Four AI agent use cases for finance teams

    · 4:03

    Finance teams who want to adopt agentic AI can start with these four practical use cases to reduce the pressure on finance teams.

  15. HMRC uses information from third parties to target landlords

    · 2:51

    The letter encourages taxpayers to disclose any income from let property and reminds them that they may have responsibilities to meet under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax.

  16. ICAEW reflects on Andy Burnham's first-week tax announcements

    · 6:25

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty considers the announcements made during the new Prime Minister's first week in office, including reductions in VAT on domestic energy bills and in business rates bills for pubs, social clubs and…

  17. Government sets out next steps for Small Business Plan

    · 7:37

    Late payments and regulatory reform are the headline changes as the government issues an update on its Small Business Plan.

  18. Business confidence in UK regions: challenges and opportunities

    · 6:16

    Business confidence is down across the UK and ICAEW’s latest research reveals that while many have common concerns there are slivers of optimism across certain regions. Find out how your area compares.

  19. How to use Copilot to detect balance sheet errors

    · 5:59

    Copilot can be used to create agents that help solve accounting issues, but accountants should always check their output.

  20. HMRC should consider making better use of its powers, say MP's

    · 5:36

    While recognising that HMRC’s large business directorate is working well, Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified a number of areas for improvement, including how HMRC approaches the special…

  21. HMRC confirms its position on the VAT treatment of supplies of medical staff

    · 2:20

    HMRC now accepts that supplies of locum doctors may be exempt from VAT where the doctors are registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and perform medical services in that professional capacity.

  22. Agents face choice between separate and shared credentials for HMRC accounts

    · 3:24

    A recent ICAEW poll reveals that individual logins for staff members may be the preferred option for managing access to agent accounts. However, some will continue using shared credentials and many are still undecided.

  23. New PM should prioritise addressing tax burden, say ICAEW members

    · 4:15

    A poll of ICAEW members has revealed that Andy Burnham’s regional investment plans are seen positively by many, but that reducing taxes on business should be his top priority.

  24. Setting up an AI agent correctly part 2: six safeguards

    · 5:30

    Once you’ve done the initial set up and training of AI agents, it’s important to ensure that guardrails are in place to avoid any rogue behaviour. We outline six ways to prevent problems.

  25. Government makes changes to the capital goods scheme

    · 2:28

    From 29 July 2026, the capital goods scheme (CGS) will no longer apply to computers and computer equipment, and the threshold for land, buildings and civil engineering work will be increased from £250,000 to £600,000.

  26. Government publishes draft Finance Bill legislation

    · 9:01

    The government has published draft legislation confirming several policy announcements made at tax update 2026 and earlier, as well as new consultations on a range of areas, including the taxation of predevelopment…

  27. Opinions mixed on HMRC performance for 2025/26

    · 9:11

    HMRC answered calls and responded to post more quickly in 2025/26 than in previous years. However, a survey of agents and taxpayers suggests that the quality of HMRC’s services continues to fall short of expected…

  28. Taxpayers reminded of deadline for rollover relief claims

    · 2:57

    HMRC is writing to taxpayers who made a provisional claim for business asset rollover relief in their self assessment tax return for 2022/23 and are yet to replace it with a final claim.

  29. UK-India social security agreement to come into effect soon

    · 3:40

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty highlights recent social security developments, including the new UK-India double contribution convention (DCC), which comes into force from 15 July 2026, and a revision to the rules applying in the…

  30. HMRC’s 31 July deadline approaches in roll-out of multi-factor authentication

    · 6:21

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty reminds agents of the 31 July deadline for opting to have multi-factor authentication (MFA) added to their HMRC accounts on a set date, and explains the steps agents can take to prepare for the full…

  31. Timetable for mandatory agent registration confirmed

    · 4:38

    Regulations made on 13 July 2026 confirm the timetable for mandatory agent registration with HMRC and explain the position for advisers that have an agent services account (ASA).

  32. Setting up an AI agent correctly: initial steps

    · 5:42

    Before an organisation thinks about using AI agents, due diligence, preparatory work, system piloting and judgement are required. We outline four steps to get set up right.

  33. Is there really a growing AI bubble?

    · 29 min

    The question of whether an ‘AI bubble’ is going to burst doesn’t seem to be going away. There’s a compelling case to be made on both sides of the argument, with the growing demand for AI tools, and the huge amount of…

  34. How Gerald Edelman took the pain out of succession planning

    · 6:37

    When accounting and advisory firm Gerald Edelman needed a new CEO, long-term succession planning ensured a smooth transition.

  35. Last chance for audit firms to join FRC’s tech and AI sandbox

    · 3:36

    The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC’s) new Audit Tech and AI Sandbox offers firms of all sizes the space and support to feel more confident in their approach to technology and AI. The deadline for applying is 17…

  36. HMRC making slow progress in tackling agents’ “pain points”’

    · 7:52

    HMRC’s update to its July 2025 transformation roadmap suggests that digital services for agents may continue to lag behind those for taxpayers for some time to come.

  37. HMRC targets lower value tax debt

    · 4:35

    The government is consulting on proposals to extend HMRC’s existing direct recovery of debts (DRD) powers to help it “to recover lower value tax debts from customers who have persistently not engaged with HMRC”.

  38. Individuals encouraged to claim NIC refunds online

    · 2:10

    Individuals who have received a letter from HMRC telling them that they may have overpaid national insurance contributions (NIC) can use a new digital process to apply for a refund.

  39. New tax requirements for companies and directors

    · 18 min

    Close companies and their directors are in HMRC’s sights as it attempts to close the small business tax gap. In this episode, we look at the challenges posed by new information requirements for directors completing…

  40. Revised auditor reporting standards: the key changes

    · 7:01

    The revisions to ISAs (UK) 700, 701 and 720 aim to declutter and simplify the audit report and provide more relevant information for investors. How successful have they been?

  41. How can accountants help to simplify the tax system?

    · 6:31

    At this year’s Hardman Lecture, Bill Dodwell, former Tax Director at the Office of Tax Simplification, examined the complexity of the UK tax system and explained how accountants can help to tackle it.

  42. Labour costs, energy and late payments are holding businesses back

    · 3:40

    ICAEW’s latest Business Confidence Monitor highlights three major stress points for UK businesses: energy costs, labour costs and persistent late payments.

  43. New data protection law: do you have a complaints procedure?

    · 2:31

    Since 19 June, all UK-based organisations are legally required to handle data protection complaints and have procedure in place to do so. Find out what you need to know.

  44. Is the world really running out of auditors?

    · 6:56

    While debates about the auditor shortage continue, there is more nuance in the audit market than the discussion might suggest at first glances. Hear from industry experts.

  45. Tax news highlights from June 2026

    · 7:01

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in June 2026 and explains where you can find further information.

  46. Details emerge of new recklessness offence for taxpayers and agents

    · 4:52

    Taxpayers and agents who recklessly make a statement or declaration to HMRC in relation to a direct tax matter face a custodial sentence and/or a fine under the government’s proposals.

  47. Looking ahead: HMRC’s digital moves and impacts of Iran war

    · 29 min

    We’ll have a new PM soon, while the war in the Middle East rages on. Does this mean more uncertainty for businesses in the second half of 2026? ICAEW’s Chief Economist tries to predict what might happen next.

  48. Millions of taxpayers face having to pay tax earlier

    · 6:47

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the government’s proposals for individuals to pay tax due under income tax self assessment (IT-SA) in regular instalments during the tax year from April 2029.

  49. Most VAT and PAYE payments to be made by direct debit

    · 2:50

    The government is seeking feedback from businesses and other stakeholders on its plans to require VAT and pay as you earn (PAYE) payments to be made by direct debit.

  50. Suren Thiru on how US-Iran peace deal could influence UK’s economic outlook

    · 6:09

    ICAEW’s Chief Economist Suren Thiru discusses what the US-Iran agreement could mean for the UK economy, including for energy costs, supply chains and interest rates.

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