News
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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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IP’s court business during COVID-19
We look at issues facing IPs dealing with court business during the coronavirus crisis and how ICAS is responding.
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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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Re-writing history during COVID-19
Justine Riccomini explores why it is important to abide by the Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation (PCRT) guidance to safeguard all concerned.
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Ask ICAS: Coronavirus insurance considerations
Watch this webinar on Coronavirus and insurance considerations.
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Ask ICAS: Accounts, audit and cash as king
Some key takeaways from the second Ask ICAS webinar which covered accounts, audit and directors responsibilities.
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COVID-19: Latest updates from Companies House
Companies House has issued a number of updates to help keep you informed of changes to its services.
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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: 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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Ask ICAS: Employed & self employed support
Some key takeaways from the first Ask ICAS webinar which covered coronavirus employed and self-employed support.
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COVID-19 JRS payroll aspects
We explain the main themes within current payroll related guidance for employers in the Job Retention Scheme
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ICAS Election webinar special
See the recent ICAS Election webinar special with the Deputy Presidential candidate
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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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CBILS expanded for small businesses
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has been expanded so more smaller businesses can access funding.
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ICAS fact sheet: Job Retention Scheme
Justine Riccomini explains what ICAS is doing for its members in relation to the Job Retention Scheme and other Covid-19 measures over the coming weeks.
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Call for clarity, consistency and cooperation in Covid-19 response
Scotland’s leading business organisations have issued a joint-statement in response to the private sector’s role in tackling the Covid-19 crisis.
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COVID-19 FRC guidance on reporting
This article looks at how the actions from FCA, FRC and PRA joint statement will impact financial and corporate reporting.
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COVID-19 support for businesses
COVID-19 government support for businesses