- How are accountants likely to be affected by the Budget?
With the recent Autumn Budget delivering personal tax changes, accountants across the UK are facing a new wave of complexities in managing their clients’ needs. From updates to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) to Inheritance Tax reliefs such as Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), the industry… Read more: How are accountants likely to be affected by the Budget? - Have you started preparing for your January tax return deadline?
November may seem early to start preparing for the January Self-Assessment deadline, but as an accountant, you know all too well how quickly time passes when managing multiple clients. We believe that the first step to a successful and stress-free tax season is ensuring your software is ready to handle the influx of work. Outdated… Read more: Have you started preparing for your January tax return deadline? - Day-to-day inputting of data will soon be a thing of the past, says AAT
An AAT whitepaper, The Future Accountant, outlines how the accounting profession is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advances in technology. This shift, while not new, has been gaining momentum. It’s true, technology has always evolved industries, removed labour-intensive tasks and allowed professionals to focus on more meaningful work. However, in accounting, this trend is… Read more: Day-to-day inputting of data will soon be a thing of the past, says AAT - Payroll – A surprisingly difficult job
As we celebrated National Payroll Week at the start of this month, it provided a perfect opportunity to reflect on a task that many underestimate. If you’re a business leader or an accountancy professional, you might have taken this moment to think about your own payroll team’s workload. Recent statistics from the Global Recruiter revealed… Read more: Payroll – A surprisingly difficult job - Five organisation hacks for your accounting firm
Running an accounting firm is no easy feat. Between managing clients, meeting deadlines, and keeping on top of regulatory changes, it’s easy for things to fall through the cracks if you’re not properly organised. But being organised is more than just keeping things tidy – it’s about creating systems that ensure consistency, efficiency, and, most… Read more: Five organisation hacks for your accounting firm