News in Professional resources

BEIS responds to extension request

We highlight the BEIS response to ICAS’ request for a continuation of the automatic filing extension with Companies House.

This month in tax: March 2021

Discover what training, events and information is available on icas.com and beyond.

ICAS guidance corporate governance

ICAS guidance on corporate governance

Code of Ethics guidance – ED&I

Non-authoritative guidance to the Code of Ethics in relation to ED&I.

Tax sanctions must be proportionate

HMRC sanctions must be timely, proportionate to the offence and reflect policy intentions of improving compliance.

HMRC powers and safeguards evaluation

Find out about HMRC’s report evaluating the implementation of post-2012 tax powers, obligations and safeguards.

The long and winding road from Tribunal

Jan Garioch CA discusses the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn the Upper Tribunal’s judgement on News Corp UK & Ireland v HMRC.

2021 Scottish charity law survey

Find out more about proposed changes to Scottish charity law and ICAS views on these proposals

Rent concessions to be extended

Pre-packs: more scrutiny coming

A look at the soon to be laid regulations to require scrutiny of pre-pack sales to connected parties in administration.

Promoting the role and mindset expected of CAs

Revisions to the Code of Ethics to promote the role and mindset expected of professional accountants.

Focus your cyber security – the sequel

We share more tips on how to make your firm cyber resilient.

Response to IAASB discussion paper

James Barbour highlights the ICAS response to the IAASB’s discussion paper on fraud and going concern.

ICAS response to FRC’s (ISA) 240 ED

We highlight the ICAS response to the FRC on its proposed revised ISA (UK) 240 on the auditor's responsibilities relating to fraud

Where to focus your cyber security – episode 1

In this article we look at cyber security and highlight 5 ‘top tips’ to make you more secure.

£500 to Scottish social care staff

Find out about how Scottish social care workers can be the first to receive a taxable £500 “Thank you” bonus from the Scottish Government.

Should HMRC get more data about you?

Find out about a call for evidence on supplying HMRC with more third-party data about individuals’ income and gains.

Car trouble (part 1)

Discover why a SORN declaration was not enough to make a car ‘unavailable’ and avoid a benefit in kind charge.

Sustainability opportunities

Fiona Donnelly CA highlights how sustainability creates ways to grow your business and further serve your clients.

Car trouble (part 2)

Discover how it was possible for vans to become cars for employment tax purposes.