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The new race to control accounting’s reporting layer
At a glance AI is accelerating the automation of routine accounting tasks. The focus is shifting from bookkeeping to reporting and forecasting. Conversational AI assistants are becoming the new user interface. The accountant's role could well shift to supervising...
How can SMEs hit by NICs rise reward employees without pay rises?
At a glance Government lowers National Insurance threshold and increased rate Small businesses will see costs rise and finances stretched as a...
Are young SME leaders reshaping the UKs productivity landscape?
At a glance UK productivity decline persists despite rising entrepreneurial interest Digital-first approaches from young business owners offer...
Global sustainability heavyweights outline how the new standards will transform UK’s finance profession
Mark Babington, board member of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) and Executive Director of Regulatory Standards...
Productivity puzzle: Despite a recent uptick, productivity remains sluggish
The productivity measure, which tracks how much output is produced for each hour worked, has failed to maintain the performance in the aftermath...
How to avoid tax surprises on your side hustle
Callum Tingle, Accountant and Partner at Fresh Business Solutions, also runs an axe-throwing business. At a glance HMRC launched ‘Help for...
In the struggle to get Britain working, the long shadow of austerity could be part of the problem
My recent research, using data from 16 countries over several decades, provides new evidence supporting the second view. That is, austerity has...
Is terrorist financing a real threat?
Unlike money laundering, which involves disguising illegal funds to make them appear legitimate, terrorist financing often involves both legal...
Britain’s unearned wealth has ballooned – a modest capital tax could help avoid austerity and boost the economy
Inflated debt and recent hikes in the cost of borrowing mean the government is faced with stark choices. For it will be difficult to meet the...
Companies House reforms clean up companies register to combat fraud
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023 introduced new identity verification requirements for directors and people with...
5 tips for minimising disruptions, from cutting meetings to reorganising email
At a glance British workers lose an entire day per week to preventable workplace interruptions, according to a 2024 study. Unproductive meetings...
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