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Episodes 357
Chancellor pledges to save UK SMEs £800m a year in admin costs
The UK government has announced plans to further streamline small business reporting requirements and extend suspensions to import tariffs, following recommendations from the Small Business Regulatory Taskforce.
How to estimate your Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism liability
ICAEW explains how new HMRC guidance on the rates and default values for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) should help businesses to estimate their liabilities ahead of CBAM’s introduction on the …
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ICAEW explains how new HMRC guidance on the rates and default values for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) should help businesses to estimate their liabilities ahead of CBAM’s introduction on the 1st of January 2027.How to manage a Copilot prompt library
Saving prompts can provide you with a host of shortcuts, but you should always monitor your prompt library to ensure it is effectively serving your business.
How to get help ahead of the next MTD deadline on 7 November
ICAEW highlights some key points for agents to consider when preparing to submit the second quarterly update under Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, including how to access support from HMRC.
HMRC contacts parents about the high-income child benefit charge
In its latest one-to-many campaign, HMRC is writing to taxpayers it thinks should have paid the high-income child benefit charge (HICBC) for 2024/25 and have yet to do so.
How can business overcome its biggest challenges – live at ICAEW Conference
In this episode, recorded from ICAEW’s Annual Conference, we speak to the biggest speakers from across the day about the challenges facing businesses in a variety of sectors, and what can be done about them …
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In this episode, recorded from ICAEW’s Annual Conference, we speak to the biggest speakers from across the day about the challenges facing businesses in a variety of sectors, and what can be done about them. From the economy to cybercrime and growing in unpredictable environments, we cover a lot of ground.What does Modernising Corporate Reporting mean for auditors?
On the first ever episode of our new podcast series, The Audit Report – the podcast that looks at the factors shaping modern audit – we’re discussing the long-awaited consultation on Modernising Corporate …
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On the first ever episode of our new podcast series, The Audit Report – the podcast that looks at the factors shaping modern audit – we’re discussing the long-awaited consultation on Modernising Corporate Reporting. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade is consulting on what it should look like. What could it mean for auditors?Cyber: how to protect against identity theft
Identity theft has become one of the most lucrative enterprises for cyber criminals in 2026, according to recent cyber trends reports. With more information about ourselves online than ever, how can we stay …
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Identity theft has become one of the most lucrative enterprises for cyber criminals in 2026, according to recent cyber trends reports. With more information about ourselves online than ever, how can we stay protected from identity theft?HMRC contacts taxpayers who have significant control of companies
HMRC is writing to individuals identified as having significant control of a company. The campaign is intended to help taxpayers avoid making errors when completing their self assessment (SA) tax return for 2025/26.
Cyber: how much should your business worry about global cyber threats?
State-backed cyber attackers are sophisticated, well-resourced and increasingly disruptive. Experts tell us why no organisation is immune – and what effective defences look like.
Supply chain cyber threats: how to protect yourself
As companies shore up their enterprise network defences against cyber attacks, with varying degrees of success, the cyber hygiene of their supply chains is often overlooked. We look at vulnerabilities and how …
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As companies shore up their enterprise network defences against cyber attacks, with varying degrees of success, the cyber hygiene of their supply chains is often overlooked. We look at vulnerabilities and how organisations can reduce the risks.Cyber: what good cyber hygiene looks like in 2026
The work of protecting and defending your business from cyber attacks is never done. As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we share the ongoing actions you should take to shore up against the criminals’ …
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The work of protecting and defending your business from cyber attacks is never done. As part of Cyber Security Awareness Month, we share the ongoing actions you should take to shore up against the criminals’ next breach attempt.Cyber: how to foster a ‘constant vigilance’ culture
Human behaviour is essential to cyber resilience. Explore how organisations can build a culture of continuous vigilance and the practical steps management can take to embed shared responsibility and reinforce …
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Human behaviour is essential to cyber resilience. Explore how organisations can build a culture of continuous vigilance and the practical steps management can take to embed shared responsibility and reinforce good cyber habits across the workforce.Cyber: how big a threat are AI agents?
The news is currently full of AI agents ‘going rogue’, wreaking untold havoc beyond their designated tasks. This Cyber Security Awareness month, we talk to an expert who advises on deployment, to separate fact from hype.
Cyber: how to respond to a ransomware attack
Almost half of all cyber attacks involve ransomware, a technology fast evolving into a far more dangerous threat to companies’ networks, with many underprepared for an attack. What are the critical steps …
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Almost half of all cyber attacks involve ransomware, a technology fast evolving into a far more dangerous threat to companies’ networks, with many underprepared for an attack. What are the critical steps businesses should take after a ransomware attack?Three major questions about AI and ethics
In the rush to adopt AI technology, ethical and risk considerations are not being prioritised. Professor Edward Harcourt, who is speaking at our Global Ethics Day event on 23 October, shares three ethical …
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In the rush to adopt AI technology, ethical and risk considerations are not being prioritised. Professor Edward Harcourt, who is speaking at our Global Ethics Day event on 23 October, shares three ethical factors must be considered when using AI.CGT on cryptoassets and payrolling of benefits
Cuts to the capital gains tax (CGT) annual exempt amount have brought more individuals within scope of CGT. In this episode we explain how to avoid common errors made when applying the rules to disposals of cryptoassets.
Agent registration update: trustees and the process for firms
New HMRC guidance on mandatory registration of tax advisers clarifies the position for trustees. Limited details are available on the transition process that firms with an agent services account (ASA) will need …
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New HMRC guidance on mandatory registration of tax advisers clarifies the position for trustees. Limited details are available on the transition process that firms with an agent services account (ASA) will need to follow.Preparing for 2027/28: changes to the calculation of income tax
The way in which income tax is calculated will change from April 2027, as separate rates of tax are introduced for property income and changes are made to the beneficial ordering rule for allowances and reliefs.
BONUS: Modernising Corporate Reporting – the big questions
In this special bonus episode, we hear exclusively from the Department for Business, Innovation Science and Trade (BIST) on the government’s plans for corporate reporting, the Modernising Corporate Reporting …
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In this special bonus episode, we hear exclusively from the Department for Business, Innovation Science and Trade (BIST) on the government’s plans for corporate reporting, the Modernising Corporate Reporting (MCR) agenda. It’s a potentially huge change and the government wants to implement it quickly, so now is the time to address its implications.HMRC contacts UK investors in offshore funds
In its latest one-to-many campaign, HMRC is asking taxpayers with investments in offshore funds to check that they have included any income and gains on their self assessment (SA) tax return and paid the …
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In its latest one-to-many campaign, HMRC is asking taxpayers with investments in offshore funds to check that they have included any income and gains on their self assessment (SA) tax return and paid the correct amount of tax due.Cyber: how to spot a vishing attack
Vishing – or voice phishing – makes it easy for criminals to pose as an organisation’s IT department, using social engineering techniques to steal credentials and MFA codes, giving them access to networks. Here …
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Vishing – or voice phishing – makes it easy for criminals to pose as an organisation’s IT department, using social engineering techniques to steal credentials and MFA codes, giving them access to networks. Here we look at how it works and how to guard against it.Who is a person of significant control?
Alongside company directors, people of significant control (PSCs) need to have their identity verified with Companies House. Here are the criteria to determine who is a PSC within your organisation.
FCA finalises UK SRS reporting rules
Following a consultation period, the Financial Conduct Authority has finalised rules requiring in-scope listed companies to report against UK Sustainability Reporting Standards on a ‘comply or explain’ basis.
Reporting quality continues to improve in 2025 / 2026
The latest Annual Review of Corporate Reporting by the Financial Reporting Council shows a further reduction in reviews raising substantive questions and a shrinking of the quality gap between FTSE 350 …
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The latest Annual Review of Corporate Reporting by the Financial Reporting Council shows a further reduction in reviews raising substantive questions and a shrinking of the quality gap between FTSE 350 reporting and those of other companies.What does Modernising Corporate Reporting mean for auditors?
On the first ever episode of The Audit Report – the podcast that looks at the factors shaping modern audit – we’re discussing the long-awaited consultation on Modernising Corporate Reporting. The Department for …
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On the first ever episode of The Audit Report – the podcast that looks at the factors shaping modern audit – we’re discussing the long-awaited consultation on Modernising Corporate Reporting. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade is consulting on what it should look like. What could it mean for auditors?Is your identity at risk?
Cyber criminals spend much of their time working on identity theft. If you hold a responsible position in your organisation, they might very well be working on you. Or worse – they might be lurking in your …
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Cyber criminals spend much of their time working on identity theft. If you hold a responsible position in your organisation, they might very well be working on you. Or worse – they might be lurking in your smart coffee machine.Cyber: assessing your insurance for the AI age
AI is intensifying the scale and frequency of cyber attacks against businesses. Experts tell us what this means for insurers and the companies that will be seeking their protection.
Cyber: inside the evolving world of cyber crime
Technology investigative journalist and author Geoff White explores the growing sophistication of cyber criminals, from unlikely alliances between organised crime and nation states to the rise of cross-border …
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Technology investigative journalist and author Geoff White explores the growing sophistication of cyber criminals, from unlikely alliances between organised crime and nation states to the rise of cross-border money-laundering networks and AI-enabled attacks, and why good cyber hygiene is vital.Cyber: how prompt injection attacks target your AI tools
As part of Cyber Security Awareness month, we look at the ongoing battle of the accounting and finance industry against technology-enabled criminals and how prompt injection attacks are emerging as another …
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As part of Cyber Security Awareness month, we look at the ongoing battle of the accounting and finance industry against technology-enabled criminals and how prompt injection attacks are emerging as another threat the sector must defend against.
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