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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: 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.
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By: accountingcpd | 5 min read | 0Gary Lineker wins tax battle against HMRC after being pursued for £4.9m.
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.
Posted on: 31st Aug 2022HMRC update their guidance about signing up for MTD for Income Tax
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0Here's the latest update about about signing up for MTD for Income Tax
Posted on: 29th Jun 2022Making Tax Digital and the ITSA Pilot
By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0Discover the latest changes to the criteria for joining the Making Tax Digital for ITSA scheme.
Posted on: 25th May 2022New Tax Year: Five Key Changes
By: accountingcpd | 5 min read | 0We thought we'd highlight five of the most significant changes in UK tax for this year.
Posted on: 6th Apr 2022Electric Cars - what are the tax benefits?
By: accountingcpd | 5 min read | 0Discover the range tax benefits to employers and employees of using employer-provided electric cars
Posted on: 28th Mar 2022Summary of Spring Statement 2022
By: Andrew Law | 5 min read | 0A quick overview of Spring Statement 2022 and any upcoming changes.