News
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The most expensive tax breaks
Philip McNeill looks at VAT refunds for self-build as an example of the battle lines on tax relief, and why attention to detail is everything.
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Know your strengths and weaknesses
We all have unique strengths and weaknesses. We look at why it’s important for your career to know what they are.
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On the waterfront
For more than 50 years Forth Ports has owned and managed eight of the UK’s ports. Group Financial Controller Alex Smith CA explains how an agile and ambitious mindset has fuelled growth and innovation
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Meet the three CAs in motorsport
We chat to three CAs who are keeping the world of motorsport's engines running.
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Taking the lead
Business often appears to be in a state of constant flux. But, as author and adviser Niamh O’Keeffe explains to Anna Melville-James, leaders need to cast fear from their minds – there are more ‘predictables’ than it seems
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ICAS governance, the Office Bearer elections, and you
The process to nominate and elect Office Bearers allows all members to play their part in the governance of ICAS.
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The academic apprentices
Ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we profile an innovative course.
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Use of AI by US government agencies
A research report has highlighted the extent to which AI is currently being used by US Government agencies.
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CA magazine: March 2020
Read the March edition of CA magazine.
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President's column
Our profession needs to contribute to the health of society at large, and to climate rescue and restoration, says President Mike McKeon CA.
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A global career
“Every industry…every country has been a learning,” says Graham Russell CA, reflecting on his global career.
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Making sustainability your business
With sustainability at the front of our agendas, CAs have an important role to play in supporting businesses.
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Tax and location
Philip McNeill looks at a recent VAT case and notes a surprising Scottish outcome.
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Day of the data
Futureproofing skills will be essential to survive the technological upheaval. Find out how to stay current.
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Making the workplace more equal
BBC journalist & gender equality standard-bearer Carrie Gracie shares her story.
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Brydon on the future of audit
Sir Donald Brydon talks exclusively to CA magazine following the publication of his independent review into the quality and effectiveness of audit.
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The New Trust Registration Service
Susan Cattell explains that the new ‘micro-service’ version of the Trust Registration Service is now available in ‘private beta’. Agents can request access, but clients will need to provide a ‘digital handshake’ to authorise an agent to access TRS on their behalf.
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Prison doctors end up in court
Jan Garioch CA discusses a recent case, Archus Trading Ltd v HMRC, which saw the FTT consider whether exemption could apply in the arrangements to provide medical services at HMP Kilmarnock. It ignored HMRC’s interpretation of its own guidance and focused on facts.
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Call for action on climate change
The world’s accountants must use their skills to help businesses fight climate change, say global accounting bodies.
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Call to action on climate change
As global accountancy bodies call for action on climate change, learn why this is important to ICAS and its members.
