Technology can help – but it’s not the be-all and end-all, says Tony Margaritelli. Tech can turn an average practice into a good practice, but it can never make an average accountant a good accountant. The benefits of automation, integration,…
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All good things come to an end
In May 2001, I helped set up the ICPA with a few chums in practice, an action that was borne out of frustration with the major UK institutes who really did not understand or possibly value the work we small…
Brexit & Vat: What needs to be done
When it comes to Brexit it’s not the eleventh hour – it’s 10 seconds to midnight. Melanie Lord outlines some of the areas you must pay attention to – and now! With so little of 2020 left we have to…
Business need to stay ahead of the curve
While many are talking about ‘flattening the curve’ this year, London & Zurich are encouraging you to stay ahead of it through the Covid-19 economic recovery. It’s widely accepted that recovery is going to be a gradual and long process.…
Contractor Corner
Welcome to Contractor Corner, the series written specifically by Qdos Contractor for accountants with clients who are contractors. No more delays: IR35 reform is set for 2021 On 1 July, MPs voted against an amendment that proposed a 2023/2024 IR35…
5 months into the Pandemic
In the second part of her series on dealing with Covid-19, Tracy Ebdon-Poole explains how TaxCalc staff have reacted to working from home, and why they will continue to do so until the new year. It’s almost five months since…
Sales of Practice goodwill questions answered
In this fourth and final article in her series, APMA’s Lucinda Kitchin examines some of the key questions vendors typically ask as they put into motion the sale of their goodwill. How long is the normal clawback period for and…
Social media should create connections, not conflict
Lloyd Jones has some advice on making your social media marketing strategy work post-lockdown. It’s no exaggeration to say that, as well as the horrific and growing human cost, the Coronavirus pandemic has caused shock to every single economy in…
Is it the end for cash?
Ian Vickers ponders the future of cash versus mobile payments in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. How many of you ICPA members and Accounting Practice readers have been using less cash – and more mobile and contactless payments –…
Experience matters, that’s why Non-Executive Directors are important
Henry Catchpole explains why a company should appoint a non-executive director. Although they’re mainly associated with listed companies, non-executive directors (or ‘NEDs’) are increasingly valued within private companies – even smaller ones now appoint them. A non-executive director is a…