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If your inbox has been filling up with clients forwarding HMRC letters about missing MTD quarterly updates, you’re not alone. The inevitable questions follow: Have I done something wrong? Has my software failed? Will this negatively affect my client? And, perhaps from some clients: what have I been paying you for if HMRC says you haven’t done the job? Robyn Milstead would recommend not ignoring the letters but instead taking the time to understand why they’ve been generated to ensure everything is in order for future quarters. Below is a comprehensive list to help you troubleshoot: https://lnkd.in/e8ZDrGkZ

Strangely, at the start of Budget week, it could be argued that we know more about the various opposition parties’ intentions for changes to the tax regime than we do about His Majesty’s Government. One proposal that might sound perfectly sensible at first glance deserves closer examination. With some fanfare, we were told that if the result goes the right way for the Conservatives and the next general election, everybody’s family home would be exempted from inheritance tax. What might the consequences be? Philip Fisher looks beyond the front door and finds a few rooms for improvement: https://lnkd.in/eKAps__F

Las Vegas is gearing up for Formula 1 to take over the streets in a few weeks (much to the chagrin of locals navigating the three-month road closures). But this week at Oracle NetSuite’s SuiteWorld, the only race drawing attention is the ERP vendor's accelerating push into artificial intelligence. Fittingly, given Oracle’s sponsorship of the Red Bull Racing team, NetSuite founder Evan Goldberg centered his keynote on a clear finish line: the autonomous suite. In true Vegas style, the keynote opened with that vision interpreted as an elaborate dance routine, complete with somersaulting gymnasts, synchronised dancers and glowsticks. Only in Vegas, eh. 📰Get the full story from Richard Hattersley: https://lnkd.in/eFCE7bK4

With the programme for The Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping Show 2027 built around six facets of transformation, we’re putting those themes to the leaders and experts speaking at the event, and asking: what do they mean in your world? Next up is Andy Mellor, founder of Summit 17 and Accounting Excellence’s Fractional CFO of the Year. He has spent more than 15 years leading finance in PE-backed and high-growth businesses, and is part of the FAB 2027 advisory board. Mellor – who discusses the six facets below – will be speaking at FAB 2027, which takes place on 10-11 March at the NEC, Birmingham. Secure your free ticket to ensure you’re part of the conversation. 👉Click here: https://lnkd.in/etAdjRPU

Geared up for Budget day? Looking for support on what the announcements could mean for you, your firm and your clients? Our debrief webinar, in association with Bright, has you covered. On Thursday, 5 November at 11am, AccountingWEB’s Matthew Ord be joined by payroll expert Ian Holloway and ATT's Emma Rawson OBE to dissect what the Chancellor’s announcements will mean for businesses, employers and the accountants advising them. In this webinar, we will: - Cut through the Budget headlines and understand the measures that matter - Assess what the announcements mean for firms and their clients - Explore the payroll and employment implications for employers - Identify the key issues accountants should be discussing with clients now Sign up to this practical post-Budget briefing to cut through the headlines, understand what the announcements mean and get clear on the issues you should be discussing with clients. 👇 You can find the link to register in the comments below. #Budget #Clients #Payroll #Tax

Craig Ogilvie described the first quarterly update for MTD as “not a walk in the park”. Some might say that’s an understatement. However, that’s in the past, and attention has quickly turned to what comes next and how accountants can sustain this work. In the latest MTD Accountability Club, in association with Sage, AccountingWEB’s managing editor Richard Hattersley was joined by Chris Downing, director for accountants and bookkeepers at Sage, Ogilvie, director of MTD at HMRC, and Rebecca Benneyworth, principal of Rebecca Benneyworth & Co. Part one covered the audience’s burning questions, so now it’s time for part two – what did the panel have to say about delaying the rollout of the next cohort, implementing a soft landing and dealing with quarter three? 📌Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e5ru23qV

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How can you increase fees now without losing clients? Find out in our webinar, in association with Intuit QuickBooks, on Thursday, 12 November at 11am. Our recent Practice Growth Index survey offers a snapshot of where accounting firms really stand today – from client service and proactive advice to pricing, scope management and revenue growth. But what does it tell us about which firms are ready to take their next step with fee growth and client management? In this webinar, we’ll dig into the latest findings with Intuit QuickBooks expert Glen Foster and practising accountants, including Cloud Accounting Support Services' Paul B., to explore where firms are pulling ahead, where maturity gaps remain and what separates a practice that’s simply busy from one that’s built to grow. We'll explore how to: - Reshape your fee strategy without affecting clients - Turn stronger client relationships into greater value - Make sure that value is reflected in your pricing and services - Build the foundations for more sustainable, profitable growth 👇 Register your place today for this live expert discussion on Thursday, 12 November at 11am, using the link in the comments. #Clients #FeeGrowth #PracticeMaturity #Pricing #Revenue

In July 2026 Randeep S. asked HMRC how many taxes it administers, along with current totals for reliefs and extra-statutory concessions. It could not supply the figures within the Freedom of Information Act's cost limit. HMRC said there were different ways to define a tax and that counting reliefs would require specialists to review its regimes. That is a revealing answer from the department that administers those rules and now shares responsibility for simplifying them. HMRC described the work needed to assemble the figures, rather than providing a running count. A promise to simplify needs a clearer starting point than a total assembled only when somebody asks. Without a readily available overview, who is checking the burden that successive additions place on the people using the system? 🔔 Don’t miss it: https://lnkd.in/ew8HMp3T

With the programme for The Finance, Accounting & Bookkeeping Show 2027 built around six facets of transformation, we’re putting those themes to the leaders and experts speaking at the event, and asking: what do they mean in your world? Next up is Gino Zabeo, senior director at Vistra, which provides corporate and fund services to businesses in more than 50 jurisdictions. He is also part of our advisory boards, which comprise leaders from sectors across the accounting and finance industry and whose expertise plays a pivotal role in shaping our event. Zabeo – who discusses the six facets below – will be speaking at FAB 2027, which takes place on 10-11 March at the NEC, Birmingham. Secure your free ticket to ensure you’re part of the conversation. 📖Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5EmqnnR