News in Members
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Protect helpline for CAs
We’ve joined forces with Protect to launch a new helpline offering independent and confidential whistleblowing advice for our Members.
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Sean Grubb on his journey to qualification
Former ICAS Foundation student Sean Grubb shares his journey to qualification
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HMRC consultation: Tax advice
Charlotte Barbour considers key issues in the HMRC paper Raising standards in the tax advice market: call for evidence.
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Audit and corporate governance reform
We highlight BEIS proposals to expand the types of entity within scope of the definition of a public interest entity (PIE).
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Who can access the JRS Portal?
Justine Riccomini runs through the latest information available on the HMRC JRS Portal through which employers and agents can claim furlough assistance grants.
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FRC reports on use of technology in audit
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published an Audit Quality Review (AQR) paper on the use of technology in the audit of financial statements
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COVID-19: employees WfH
We look at the tax consequences are of the payment of allowances and purchase of necessary equipment for employees WfH.
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The Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020
An analysis of the impact of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 (‘the Act’) on restructuring and insolvency practice.
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COVID-19 VAT deferral FAQs
HMRC has received a number of queries about the VAT deferral announced as part of the package of COVID-19 measures. HMRC has circulated the note, and questions and answers included here.
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Public audit deadlines COVID-19
Public audit deadlines extension - COVID-19.
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Directors, furlough, “statutory duties”
Justine Riccomini looks at “statutory duties” for directors under the Government’s Covid-19 Job Retention Scheme.
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Self-Employed Income Support Scheme
Philip McNeill discusses some queries and uncertainties that attach to the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme.
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Insolvency update – Coronavirus March 2020
A look at insolvency technical and general updates linked to coronavirus.
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TPR issues COVID-19 updates
We highlight TPR’s update for trustees, employers and sponsors.
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DB schemes with distressed sponsors
ICAS highlights TPR’s guidance for DB pension scheme trustees with a sponsoring employer in corporate distress.
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COVID-19 advice for agents
A look at guidance for agents on how to support their clients through the COVID-19 crisis.
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Insolvency technical update – March 2020
Insolvency technical update – Your round-up of recent developments in insolvency.
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IR35, Rabbits and Hats
Justine Riccomini discusses the key points of the recent announcement made by the Government on IR35 on 17 March.
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COVID-19 – VAT deferment
This article summarises the VAT deferral scheme, based on information available at 30 March 2020.
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Pensions: section 179 accounts
ICAS and ICAEW commentary to assist pension trustees preparing relevant accounts for section 179 valuations due on 31 March 2020.
