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The Briefcase 2: The 5 Biggest Accounting Scandals of All Time
From Enron to Satyam, discover the five biggest accounting scandals of all time, how they happened, who got burned, and what every accountant can learn from the wreckage.
Accountants in the Spotlight
Discover how accountants are portrayed in TV and film, from cult heroes to comedy icons, and why the profession deserves more credit than it gets.
The History of Accounting
From Mesopotamian clay tablets to modern ledgers, the history of accounting spans continents and civilisations.
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Posted on: 12th Sep 2025The Briefcase 9: The Strange World of Tax-Free Organisations
By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0From churches and castles to quarterbacks and Jedi, this blog explores the strange, and sometimes strategic, world of tax-free organisations across history, religion, and sport.
Posted on: 2nd Jul 2025The Strawberry and Cream VAT Debate
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0M&S's new strawberry and cream sandwich raises sweet VAT questions. Is it dessert or lunch? A tasty case with major tax implications.
Posted on: 12th Feb 2025Decline in HMRC's Customer Service Performance
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0HMRC has been facing increasing criticism, especially when it comes to customer service standards.
Posted on: 10th Dec 2024The 10 strangest taxes in history
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0It's clear that no one has ever liked paying taxes, but not all taxes are created equal. Some policies are decidedly more bizarre than others...
Posted on: 1st Nov 2024Key Takeaways from Autumn Budget 2024
By: Andy Rainford | 2 min read | 0Tax expert Andy Rainford gives us his key takeaways from Autumn Budget 2024.
Posted on: 3rd Jul 2024Tax Reform Wishlist
By: Andy Rainford | 3 min read | 0Andrew Rainford shares a bucket list of ten tax reforms he’d like to see the winner of the UK general election introduce.
Posted on: 1st Nov 2023Tax and the trusted accountant
By: accountingcpd | 2 min read | 0Findings from the recently published Public Trust in Tax report show that accountants have a significant role to play in the improvement of tax systems.
Posted on: 12th Apr 2023IR35 tax receipts set to double
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0Discover the latest IR35 tax receipts news
Posted on: 15th Mar 2023Spring Budget briefing
By: Alan Nelson | 4 min read | 0Here's a quick reminder of the changes announced in Spring Budget 2023.