08-07-2022
HMRC will now be more proactive in the use of voting rights and vote on voluntary arrangements. Read the update to find out more about the effect on Voluntary Arrangement proposals. There are also two important updates on HMRC Dropbox and Members' Voluntary Liquidations clearances.
06-07-2022
The FCA is hosting a webinar and Q&A session on Thursday 22 September to give insolvency practitioners an understanding of when and how to engage with the FCA and the type of behaviours expected with examples.
24-06-2022
Find out how best to submit VAT returns so they are processed efficiently, including how to submit them using HMRC’s new IT system.
17-06-2022
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising Practise (CAP) have issued an enforcement notice regarding debt management adverts by insolvency practitioners and lead generation companies.
19-05-2022
Following recent developments in the personal insolvency industry, ICAEW wishes to remind Insolvency Practitioners of the requirements of SIP 9 and of the Insolvency Code of Ethics.
19-05-2022
CCAB has now issued its latest version of its Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Accountancy Sector, together with the Insolvency and Tax Appendices, following the Treasury’s approval of all three documents.
09-05-2022
Due to a significant increase in case queries, there are currently delays to response times. Read the latest advice from HMRC to find out how to help progress your query, including ensuring you have completed the contact form, and what not to do.
29-04-2022
The Insolvency Service is aware of some individuals who may be subject to financial sanctions who are seeking to use both solvent and insolvent liquidations to circumvent financial sanctions. Read this update from the Insolvency Service for information about financial sanctions. It also gives details of a free subscription service to identify designated persons, entities or bodies. Insolvency practitioners are encouraged to subscribe to the service.
21-04-2022
ICAEW is consulting on proposed changes to its CPD Policy. Please let us know your views. The consultation is open from 24 March to 18 May 2022.
13-04-2022
From 1 June 2022, if a company or insolvency practitioner knows HMRC is already dealing with the company on a compliance matter, please send any initial notification of a Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation procedure directly to the HMRC officer handling that correspondence – not to the central mailbox.
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