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ICAEW Member Insights: April 2024
- 30 Apr 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Optimism is rising but members yearn for certainty and stability to help them make business decisions, with labour market issues, late payment and access to finance among the key concerns.
Saqib Bhatti MP: digital identity verification on way
- 29 Apr 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Following ICAEW’s Manifesto call for the UK to develop the skills to lead on AI, Saqib Bhatti MP discussed the government’s technology priorities in a conversation with CEO Alan Vallance.
TPT publishes guidance on securing transition finance
- 11 Apr 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Expert body’s final batch of advice provides companies in every sector with insights on how to attract investment to support their journey to net zero.
New HMRC guidance on R&D tax relief
- 05 Apr 2024
- ICAEW Insights
HMRC has published additional and updated guidance on the new regime for R&D tax relief. The new regime is discussed in the Tax Faculty’s latest podcast.
New revenue recognition model for FRS 102 and FRS 105
- 28 Mar 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The FRC has issued its latest amendments to UK GAAP, introducing a five-step model for revenue recognition and on-balance sheet recognition for most leases by lessees to FRS 102.
HMRC clarifies tax treatment of training costs for sole traders
- 26 Mar 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Tax relief may be claimed for training costs incurred to keep pace with advances in technology and practice in the person’s trade.
New £7.4m AI training fund open to accountants
- 19 Mar 2024
- ICAEW Insights
ICAEW is urging accountancy firms to sign up to a new £7.4m funding pot to help staff at small and medium sized businesses boost their artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Government aims for Year of the SME in 2024
- 07 Mar 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The UK government has relaunched the Help to Grow campaign, which offers resources to help SMEs get started, devise growth strategies and identify funding options.
ICAEW Member Insights: February 2024
- 28 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Despite the emergence of hopeful signs for the UK economy, regulation and employment challenges dominate member concerns.
Baker Tilly investment puts partnership model under spotlight
- 20 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The private equity investment will reshape Baker Tilly US into two separate organisations – but this latest foray by PE into the accountancy market doesn’t yet mark the end of the partnership model.
ICAEW manifesto: shadow minister discusses SME investment
- 20 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has been presenting its manifesto for a more resilient and economically healthy UK to ministers of all parties in the run-up to its official launch, including Shadow Small Business Minister Rushanara Ali.
How accountants and SMEs can strengthen ties in 2024
- 07 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Attention to detail, analytical flair and problem solving top the list of most vital skills for accountants, according to SME clients.
Next government must act to renew UK economy, says ICAEW
- 07 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has outlined the actions needed to boost productivity and ensure the UK economy is resilient in future. ICAEW’s Manifesto calls for the revitalisation of support for start-ups, improved access to labour and a simplified, digital tax system.
House of Lords reports on Finance Bill measures
- 06 Feb 2024
- ICAEW
House of Lords agrees with the Tax Faculty recommendation that the start date for merged scheme for R&D tax relief should be delayed.
EFRAG aids SMEs with new sustainability data standard
- 06 Feb 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Exposure Draft proposes a simple reporting tool to help SMEs respond to requests for sustainability data from business partners such as banks, investors or larger company clients.
Bounce Back Loan data pilot examines sole trader fraud
- 17 Jan 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The government is setting its sights on unincorporated businesses that fraudulently took out Bounce Back Loans during the pandemic.
Greater fast-track funding for small UK exporters
- 03 Jan 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The government’s export credit agency is doubling its previous limit for trade finance to £10m to boost exporting.
Just 8% of SMEs reporting on sustainability issues
- 14 Dec 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Amid growing demand for sustainability data from companies of all sizes, small and medium firms are hitting cost and complexity barriers, new research finds.
How SMEs should optimise their cash savings
- 21 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Enterprises have too much spare cash sitting in low- or no-interest accounts, according to a new report. What other options could help SME owners make the most of their reserves?
The pros and cons of using credit cards for cash flow
- 15 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
As a new report shows that plastic is proving increasingly popular among UK SME business owners, we highlight the benefits it can unlock – and the pitfalls to avoid.
How does UK small business reporting compare with China?
- 01 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The first paper delivered through ICAEW’s Research Fellowship in China is a study of small business reporting.
Committee examines R&D, promoters and data proposals
- 01 Nov 2023
- ICAEW
The House of Lords Economic Affairs committee inquiry into the draft Finance Bill 2023-24 received 19 written responses and has heard from five representative bodies, including ICAEW.
Cyber month: why AI offers both security and threat
- 12 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The average cost of data breaches is increasing, particularly for smaller firms, while AI is increasingly used for both cyber security and malware.
SMEs must wise up to cyber security risks
- 05 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Cyber security awareness month: cyber security has dropped down the priority list for small businesses during the cost-of-living crisis, but it would be a mistake to assume that smaller organisations aren’t at risk.
UK government plans to extend payment reporting
- 03 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The UK government has responded to representations on tackling late payments by extending payment reporting regulations and giving more powers to the Small Business Commissioner.
FRS 102 amendments likely to differ from FRED 82
- 03 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Amendments to FRS 102 and other FRSs have been pushed back a year. The standard-setter says it will seek further simplifications to ensure proportionality for micro-entities.
ESG for SMEs: step-by-step climate scenario analysis
- 26 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
How should we strategically position our businesses in the face of climate change? That’s the essential question at the heart of climate scenario analysis.
ESG for SMEs: Make energy saving in your business
- 19 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
ICAEW is supporting the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero in its campaign promoting energy efficiency. We take a look at what businesses can do to drive down energy bills and boost savings.
Commission unveils relief package for EU SMEs
- 19 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Plans for new late payments regulation and Head Office Tax System lead the way, as the European Commission sets out measures to help SMEs manage a range of economic challenges.
Tired of being paid late by big businesses?
- 13 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Small business owners: what can you do to crack down on overdue payments and make sure you receive the money you are owed?
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