Category: Growth & Tech

Accountants need clients and when our clients suffer, then we suffer too (to varying degrees). Covid has been a singular driver in making our clients suffer. We have done our level best to help and we have helped million of…

Sam O’Connor explains how emerging technologies will make your life easier in the digital future. Covid-19 is driving the world to digital, but can accountants use this opportunity to increase margin? It’s likely that the shift to digital that Covid-19…

Recognise any or all of the publications listed below? Any your personal favourite? I’ve been a Tolley Tax Guide reader for more years than I care to remember and it’s nearly always the first book I go to if I…

All accountants will be aware of Open Banking, but is it now time to be thinking about an accounting software equivalent, asks Ian Vickers. Isn’t it about time we started thinking about improving the transparency of marketing methods and information…

Philip Redhead tackles two issue facing healthcare professionals – hidden charges for GP surgeries with staff due to retire, and tax on unspent PCN funding. In this first article on healthcare accounting matters I would like to bring your attention…

Lloyd Jones explains why it’s important to maintain a marketing strategy at this time of global pandemic. Firstly, given the current awful circumstances we all find ourselves in, I’d just like to wish all ICPA members good health, on behalf…

What has the payments industry learnt during Covid-19 and what does it mean for accountants, asks Pooja Pankhania. Many businesses across the UK have had no choice but to adapt to the challenges presented by Covid-19. Payments-based business London &…

I often find myself quoting my old boss. One of his favourite sayings was “it’s not what you know Tony, sometimes it’s who you know that’s important.” This often came up when we were discussing some sort of tax query…

Fairer payment terms can help small businesses rebuild post-coronavirus, according to iwoca. Coronavirus’ effect on small businesses has been dramatic. Between 23 March and 5 April 2020, a quarter of all UK businesses (of which SMEs represent the majority) ceased…

MyFirmsApp have set up a free Covid-19 support programme for accountants, as Dan Richards explains. With the number of Covid-19 cases steadily falling, it appears that we have now turned a corner and will slowly be able to return to…