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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

The History of Accounting

From Mesopotamian clay tablets to modern ledgers, the history of accounting spans continents and civilisations.

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  • The Madness of VAT
    Posted on: 23rd May 2018

    The Madness of VAT

    By: Alan Nelson | 2 min read | 0

    A blog from accountingcpd

  • The Autumn Budget 2017: The Chancellor Avoids A Banana Skin
    Posted on: 28th Nov 2017

    The Autumn Budget 2017: The Chancellor Avoids A Banana Skin

    By: Rob Weaver | 4 min read | 0

    Many had asked for a bold Brexit budget; the Chancellor has stated a more `balanced approach` but he just wanted to avoid another banana skin and avoid embarrassing U-turns like he did in March.

  • Cash Flow is King
    Posted on: 15th Sep 2017

    Cash Flow is King

    By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0

    It's often said that cash is king but, in SMEs, it's cash flow that is king. The business might look good on paper with regards to turnover and profitability but

  • How do Grants and R&D Tax Credits Work Together?
    Posted on: 23rd Aug 2017

    How do Grants and R&D Tax Credits Work Together?

    By: Linda Eziquiel | 5 min read | 0

    It's a popular myth that you cannot claim UK Government's Research & Development (R&D) tax credits if you have received grant funding. This is not strictly true...

  • Thoughts on the General Election 2017
    Posted on: 13th Jun 2017

    Thoughts on the General Election 2017

    By: accountingcpd | 4 min read | 0

    It was a result that no-one was expecting. On June 9th the UK woke to a hung parliament. Though the dust has not settled, we have gathered our thoughts on what this unexpected result will mean for accountants.

  • UK Election: Where do the Parties Stand?
    Posted on: 8th Jun 2017

    UK Election: Where do the Parties Stand?

    By: accountingcpd | 3 min read | 0

    Inaccuracy of past polls the voting public are finding this election hard to predict. Judging by their manifestos, what can UK businesses expect from each of the leading parties? Here's our quick guide to the key issues.