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Letters of representation: a key protection for auditors
- Article
- 14 May 2026
Peter Herbert and Karen Eckstein explain why letters of representation matter in an audit of financial statements, what can go wrong, and how shortcomings can be addressed.
Chart of the week: car exports and imports
- Article
- 14 May 2026
Our chart this week is on the car market in the UK, showing how most of the cars made in the UK are exported (our third biggest goods export) and most of the new cars registered in the UK are imported (our biggest goods import).
King’s Speech 2026: late payments plan confirmed
- Article
- 13 May 2026
The King’s Speech featured proposed legislation on late payments and regulatory reform in an agenda that prioritised national security above all else.
Modernising and mandating agent registration
- Podcast
- 13 May 2026
Finance Act 2026 introduces a package of measures designed to drive up standards in the tax advice market, including mandatory agent registration with HMRC. In this episode, we explain how the process will work and discuss the consequences for advisers of having their registration suspended.
Tax adviser registration: suspension and sanctions guidance
- Article
- 12 May 2026
HMRC’s new guidance highlights the importance for agents to meet the conditions for tax adviser registration and understand the routes available to review and appeal decisions.
Agents reminded not to use clients’ login details
- Article
- 12 May 2026
Agents who use clients’ sign in credentials for HMRC’s online services may be in breach of HMRC’s standard for agents.
How UK agriculture can weather the heat of Middle East war
- Article
- 12 May 2026
As the Middle East conflict heaps further pressure on an already fraught UK agricultural sector, how can farmers weather this multi-faceted storm?
New tax return requirements for directors cause uncertainty
- Article
- 12 May 2026
Taxpayers carrying on a trade and directors of close companies may find it difficult to comply with new requirements to provide additional information in their self assessment (SA) tax return for 2025/26.
Tax news in brief 12 May 2026
- Article
- 12 May 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 12 May 2026, including an update on HMRC’s one-to-many campaign relating to claims for business asset disposal relief (BADR).
Seven things accountants can do now to prevent burnout
- Article
- 11 May 2026
Accountants are at risk of burnout, particularly during busy periods. This Mental Health Awareness Week, there are steps you can take to keep it at bay.
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