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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 the struggles of the UK hospitality sector could hit the rest of the economy
The budget has introduced measures that are projected to directly increase the average hospitality wage bill by up to 8.5% thanks to increases in...
Why being ‘lazy’ at work might actually be a good thing
You’re not alone. Self-doubt about productivity is very common and no wonder: we’re immersed in a culture that expects constant achievement. The...
How to master predictive analytics in accounting
At a glance Predictive analytics is becoming more accessible to accounting professionals. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools can help accurately...
VAT essentials: a guide for advising SMEs
Regular check ins help prevent errors that can lead to HMRC penalties. At a glance Understanding the four VAT schemes helps match clients to...
Business health check in 3 graphs
British manufacturers endured a turbulent March amid the twin pressures of hefty tariffs and looming tax increases at home that undercut new...
IFA member profile: Dana Dunca
Describe yourself to us… I am the owner of a small accountancy practice, DNC UK Accounting, based in north-east London. I have ten years of...
How the UK and Europe could respond to Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs
In a carefully choreographed address from the White House Rose Garden, US president Donald Trump announced a massive package of trade tariffs....
3 key ways accountants can navigate rising staffing costs
At a glance Employer NI and National Minimum Wage increases contributing to a rising costs crisis. Small businesses are increasingly struggling...
Timeless tips from a Roman emperor to navigate tricky times
At a glance Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius used stoic philosophy to manage difficult situations, with his timeless wisdom applicable to modern...
HMRC prosecutions of tax evasion enablers plummet
Prosecutions of the enablers of tax evasion have plummeted by at least 75% in the past five years and are lower than previously claimed by HMRC,...
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