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  1. Mid-tier firms focused on AI and consolidation

    · 7:30

    The impact of technology on the workforce and continued consolidation are the key factors shaping the future of mid-tier accountancy firms in the UK, confirms ICAEW research.

  2. Give your views on the single trade window

    · 1:54

    Stakeholders have until 3 June 2026 to provide feedback to help inform the next stage of HMRC’s work on the development of the UK’s single trade window.

  3. HMRC reminds businesses to register for VAT

    · 3:01

    Businesses that receive a letter from HMRC telling them they need to register for VAT should check their position carefully and register without delay if necessary.

  4. Advance tax certainty service: express an interest from 1 June 2026

    · 2:19

    From the 1st of June 2026, large businesses undertaking major investment projects can contact HMRC to express an interest in using the new advance tax certainty service ahead of its launch on the 1st of July 2026.

  5. Are you taking fraud seriously enough?

    · 29 min

    Fraud is the largest reported crime in England and Wales, and the UK government wants to bring numbers down. With failure to prevent fraud now an offence, there is some onus on business to address the issue. But are…

  6. Referees found to be self-employed in long-running tax case

    · 5:20

    12 years on from the events, and eight years after the first court decision was handed down, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) appears to have blown the final whistle in the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL)…

  7. Mandatory registration with HMRC begins for some agents

    · 3:26

    Businesses interacting with HMRC about someone else’s tax affairs have three months from today, 18 May 2026, to register with HMRC unless a later start date applies.

  8. HMRC explains how IHT will be charged on pensions

    · 4:42

    HMRC has published a technical note providing a summary of the rules applying for deaths on or after the 6th of April 2027, and setting out a timetable for publishing secondary legislation, guidance and interactive…

  9. Letters of representation: a key protection for auditors

    · 6:17

    Peter Herbert and Karen Eckstein explain why letters of representation matter in an audit of financial statements, what can go wrong, and how any shortcomings can be addressed.

  10. King’s Speech 2026: late payments plan confirmed

    · 7:03

    The King’s Speech featured proposed legislation on late payments and regulatory reform in an agenda that prioritised national security above all else.

  11. Tax adviser registration: suspension and sanctions guidance

    · 7:57

    HMRC’s new guidance highlights the importance for agents to meet the conditions for tax adviser registration and understand the routes available to review and appeal decisions.

  12. How UK agriculture can weather the heat of Middle East war

    · 3:51

    As the Middle East conflict heaps further pressure on an already fraught UK agricultural sector, how can farmers weather this multi-faceted storm?

  13. Agents reminded not to use clients’ login details

    · 2:08

    Agents who use clients’ sign in credentials for HMRC’s online services may be in breach of HMRC’s standard for agents.

  14. New tax return requirements for directors cause uncertainty

    · 6:23

    Taxpayers carrying on a trade and directors of close companies may find it difficult to comply with new requirements to provide additional information in their self assessment (SA) tax return for 2025/26.

  15. How firms can prepare for expanded equality reporting requirements

    · 8:02

    Experts explain the practical implications of new rules on publishing gender pay gap action statements and equality action plans. Find out about the role of finance teams and how to ensure meaningful change.

  16. Seven things accountants can do now to prevent burnout

    · 7:43

    Accountants are at risk of burnout, particularly during busy periods. This Mental Health Awareness Week, there are steps you can take to keep it at bay.

  17. Modernising and mandating agent registration

    · 27 min

    Finance Act 2026 introduces a package of measures designed to drive up standards in the tax advice market, including mandatory agent registration with HMRC. In this episode, we explain how the process will work and…

  18. Construction: how to make the new towns plan work

    · 8:01

    A recent ICAEW event produces fascinating insights from industry experts on how the government can ensure its initiative to create seven new UK towns is put on a firm footing.

  19. What is tokenisation and what are the challenges for accountants?

    · 5:26

    The UK government wants to see more tokenisation, but clarity is still needed about how tokenised assets will be accounted for.

  20. What is the deadline for submitting a VAT return?

    · 2:19

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty reminds businesses and agents that the deadline for submitting a VAT return and paying any VAT due to HMRC is not extended even if it falls on a weekend or Bank Holiday.

  21. Pharmaceuticals: how to manage supply chain pressures

    · 6:43

    Global pharmaceutical supply chains have come under enormous pressure in the wake of the latest conflict in the Middle East, but a focus on forward planning and resilience can help manage volatility.

  22. How helpful is FRC’s guidance on generative and agentic AI?

    · 7:09

    Pioneering new guidance from the Financial Reporting Council seeks to bring audit firms up to speed on the risks and benefits of generative and agentic artificial intelligence technologies.

  23. Hospitality snapshot: stuck in high-cost, hostile territory

    · 6:34

    As the UK’s largest hotel chain owner announces 3,800 job cuts, the hospitality sector needs to become more adaptable to sustain growth amid significant challenges, including high operating costs and regulatory changes.

  24. Tax news highlights from April 2026

    · 5:22

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

  25. How employers can prevent and resolve PAYE issues

    · 3:37

    ICAEW offers a detailed explanation of HMRC's guidance for employers on preventing pay as you earn (PAYE) real time information (RTI) submission issues, and looks at HMRC's ongoing initiatives to improve how it…

  26. Can businesses mitigate rising energy prices? Plus AI in audit, UK GAAP

    · 33 min

    Everyone’s talking about energy costs at the moment. Greenfields Energy Group’s co-founder LIAM CONWAY walks us through the energy impacts of the Iran War and outlines the best ways for businesses to protect themselves…

  27. AI makes cyber security business critical: how accountants should respond

    · 6:38

    As AI evolves with more advanced models and tools, cyber security is shifting from human speed to machine autonomy, with implications for finance professionals.

  28. 6 July deadline to submit share scheme returns

    · 3:55

    ICAEW explains the steps employers who operate employment related securities (ERS) schemes must take by the 6th of July 2026 in order to avoid penalties.

  29. Taxpayers encouraged to sign up to Making Tax Digital

    · 3:23

    ICAEW is encouraging taxpayers who are required to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax from April 2026 to sign up now if they have not done so already.

  30. How agents can prepare for multi-factor authentication

    · 5:12

    Firms are encouraged to begin preparations for the roll-out of multi-factor authentication (MFA) as HMRC expands testing and includes further information in its guidance.

  31. Suren Thiru on how the Iran war is impacting the UK economy

    · 7:19

    As the Iran conflict causes business confidence to nosedive, increases inflation jumped and lowers payrolled employment, ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.

  32. Cyber should we be afraid of Mythos?

    · 8:35

    One story has dominated the headlines in the world of cyber in April. In our latest roundup, we look at whether Anthropic’s new Claude Mythos model is something to embrace or fear, alongside other cyber stories you…

  33. Supreme Court decision highlights need to reform capital allowances

    · 3:50

    ICAEW is calling on the government to deliver on a commitment made in its corporation tax roadmap to review the tax treatment of predevelopment costs for major infrastructure projects.

  34. Can AI agents create regulatory compliance risks?

    · 9:35

    A new report by the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) outlines key regulatory compliance risks that accountancy firms can be exposed to when using AI agents.

  35. Eight simple steps to manage stress

    · 8:02

    Stress is one of the most common wellbeing challenges affecting accountants. April is Stress Awareness Month, and so we’ve asked experts to offer tips on coping mechanisms to help you thrive.

  36. FinTech Week: UK reveals plans to boost digital payments tech

    · 6:04

    The UK government has announced a package of measures to encourage innovation in digital payments services and to build a tokenised financial markets system.

  37. Getting the best from Copilot with Claude and ChatGPT

    · 7:01

    Copilot now uses Anthropic’s Claude as well as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Here’s what that means for users in accountancy, and how to make the most of both platforms through Copilot.

  38. HMRC updates its guidance on Making Tax Digital exemptions

    · 4:00

    ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the implications of recent changes to HMRC’s guidance on exemptions from Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, including for taxpayers who complete the SA109 supplementary pages to the…

  39. Over 25,000 winter fuel payment scam referrals made to HMRC

    · 2:31

    HMRC has confirmed that it will not send texts or emails asking for winter fuel payments to be repaid, or to request bank details, as it warns pensioners to be on “high alert for scams”.

  40. How SMEs should prepare for audits

    · 5:36

    For SME's falling outside the scope of audit exemption – either because their annual turnover, assets or number of employers are above the threshold – the process of undergoing an audit can be daunting. Find out how to…

  41. A day in the life of an AI-assisted accountant

    · 7:48

    Head of Finance Jenny Blewett shares a behind-the-scenes view of using artificial intelligence technologies every day to save time and accomplish more.

  42. Flexible skillsets and adaptability are vital for success

    · 8:31

    Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, and Chief Learning Officer Dana Day on how ICAEW is responding to seismic shifts in skills requirements to help firms and individuals prepare for the future.

  43. Going concern assessment extension requests: what auditors need to know

    · 8:12

    Auditors may be asked by third parties to extend their going concern assessment periods. ICAEW’s Audit and Assurance Faculty outlines how to navigate these requests and their potential to create a duty of care.

  44. Is AI accelerating the brain drain?

    · 35 min

    AI is already having an impact on the make-up of audit teams and there’s some evidence it’s already reducing the number of junior roles. But it’s all still new, and developing all of the time. What about the medium and…

  45. How to build macros in Copilot for Excel

    · 6:14

    Copilot can potentially make macro building a whole lot easier by generating the code needed very quickly. Here’s where to start when creating macros with Copilot and examples of how to use them.

  46. Building a better tax system

    · 6:27

    The UK tax system is creaking under the weight of decades of accumulated complexity. ICAEW is launching a major programme of work to diagnose what is wrong and set out what good looks like.

  47. HMRC clarifies position on Making Tax Digital and cessations

    · 3:50

    The taxpayer or their agent should notify HMRC by phone or webchat where the taxpayer is within Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax from April 2026 but all of their sources of income for MTD income tax ceased…

  48. How is AI transforming roles in industry?

    · 6:52

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept in finance. It’s already rapidly reshaping how teams operate and hire - but can the industry keep up?

  49. Making sure a tax return is correct and complete

    · 28 min

    In recent months, the government has published guidance and announced policy changes that could significantly affect how tax returns are prepared and how HMRC enquiries are conducted. In this episode, we’ll explore the…

  50. Cyber: could a bad actor be lurking in your email accounts

    · 7:07

    It’s never been easier for cyber attackers to get into your email accounts. Here’s why you should take it seriously, and how to protect yourself.

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