News in Members
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Q+A: Stuart Preston CA
Stuart Preston CA gives an overview of his role as a Partner and Head of Restructuring at Grant Thornton.
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How much tax should be paid?
"Scotland’s at a turning point on tax, which means its inevitably at a turning point on the economy and the way public services are funded."
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Business Mentor David Cartney CA
David Cartney CA, Chairman and Non-Executive Director of International Business Mentors, has worked in Edinburgh and Paris, LA and London. The management expert, a former CEO of Betta Foods and Managing Director of Elders Kiwifruit, gives his international perspective on how accounting is changing.
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Aileen Mathieson CA: from pop to pensions
Popstars, the drinks industry, disruptive start-ups. Aileen Mathieson has had an eclectic career. Pensions may not be the most obvious next step, but the former Chief Investment Officer and UK Head of Wealth Management at Zurich UK has always made bold decisions.
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Conflict of interest guidance
Ann Buttery reports on ICAS’ new conflict of interest guidance.
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Investing in ISAs by 5 April
"Choosing the right ISA can be tricky, given the bewildering array of tax rules and investment risks, and Donald Drysdale reminds readers that the 5 April deadline is rapidly approaching."
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Making ICAS fit for the future
"Over the last year we have been working hard at ICAS to implement our new strategy, as Chief Executive Bruce Cartwright explains."
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What do tax reliefs really cost?
"Donald Drysdale finds that the costs of various tax reliefs have attracted much political debate, fuelled by information over the years from the OTS and HMRC."
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CA status verified on blockchain
Newly qualified CAs working at PwC are being given the opportunity to trial Smart Credentials a platform that harnesses blockchain technology to validate professional credentials.
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Scottish taxes: have your say
"With an estimated 50% of the devolved Scottish Budget being raised in Scotland by 2020, Scots taxpayers and business leaders need to get to grips with the new political landscape – and fast. Join STV’s Rona Dougall and a host of expert panellists on 12 March to debate Scottish taxes and closely-linked issues."
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Mandatory Reporting of Cross-border arrangements
"Susan Cattell explains why tax advisers and accountants should consider whether they will need to report certain cross border arrangements, as the UK implements the EU Directive (DAC 6) on mandatory reporting."
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The CA: March 2019
"In the April issue of The CA magazine, out now, Jason tells us why his qualification and training have been so crucial to his career path, why more needs to be done to get the message out about the CA and its value, and why he is #Proudtobeaca."
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Iceland faced with £21m NMW bill
"The recent Iceland case has done nothing to dispel fears about National Minimum Wage inspections and the havoc they can wreak. But was NMW really created to catch out otherwise well-meaning employers on a technicality, or to stop exploitative employers? Justine Riccomini explains."
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Preparing for the Scottish Insolvency Rules 2018
This page is regularly updated as a gateway to and summary of other articles on icas.com which are being prepared to inform and support the insolvency profession and other stakeholders as they prepare for the new regime.
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Q+A with Director of SmartCats
Questions and answer sessions with Sarah Smart CA, the Director of SmartCats consultants.
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SDLT non-UK resident surcharge
"As the UK government plans to increase SDLT on non-residents acquiring dwellings in England and Northern Ireland, Donald Drysdale studies the consultation document."
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Tax: Are we asking too much of HMRC?
At a time when many crucial aspects of delivering Brexit will fall on HMRC’s shoulders, Donald Drysdale questions whether the tax authority has been given the resources and flexibility it needs. The views expressed are his own and not necessarily those of ICAS.
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Pension schemes: financial reports
ICAS reports on the changes to Financial reports of pension schemes: A statement of recommended practice (The Pensions SORP).
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Tax: Is your voice your password?
"Most practitioners welcome innovative uses of technology but Donald Drysdale, a chartered IT practitioner, wonders whether HMRC have been too hasty in their adoption of voice biometrics. The views expressed are his own and not necessarily those of ICAS."
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Insolvency Rules 2018: Decisions
This page will be regularly updated as a gateway to and summary of other articles on icas.com which are being prepared to inform and support the insolvency profession and other stakeholders as they prepare for the new regime.
