ICAEW podcasts

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  Government proposals for distributions risk stifling growth, says ICAEW 23.09.2026 6p

  ICAEW is concerned that the government’s proposals to reform the tax rules applying where a company carries out a reduction or return of share capital could have negative implications for commercial transactions.
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  How EY embedded AI agents into its audit operations 22.09.2026 8p

  Richard Harrison explains how EY has rolled out the use of AI agents across its global audit operations and ensures humans remain in the loop.
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  HMRC promises client lists in the agent services account 22.09.2026 2p

  Responding to feedback from ICAEW and others, HMRC says that it is developing client list functionality within the agent services account (ASA) and aims to complete the work in time for summer 2027.
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  Survey reveals mixed views on MTD and HMRC performance 22.09.2026 5p

  The Administrative Burdens Advisory Board’s (ABAB’s) latest annual survey suggests that some improvements are being made in how the tax system is administered, although significant challenges remain.
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  How to optimise supply chains to maximise financial performance 22.09.2026 7p

  While a number of factors can impact supply chains and negatively impact financial performance, smart planning and the right metrics can create opportunities to create more profitability.
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  How to affect real change – according to a former EU Chief Accountant 22.09.2026 6p

  Across his career, accountant and auditor Brian Gray helped introduce accrual accounting and international standards to the European Commission during one of the most turbulent periods in its history.
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  Charities need to get ready for SORP 2026 22.09.2026 9p

  Some of the biggest changes affecting the charity finance landscape in recent years are about to take effect. Author and expert Elaine Alsop outlines what trustees and treasurers need to be preparing for.
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  What tech-enabled fraud means for detection and prevention 21.09.2026 6p

  As AI-enabled tech fraud becomes cheaper, more accessible and convincing, businesses need stronger controls and smarter verification methods to detect and prevent emerging risks.
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  What is the FRC’s Corporate Reporting Review? 21.09.2026 6p

  In addition to its monitoring responsibilities, the FRC’s Corporate Reporting Review (CRR) function plays an important role in improving the quality, clarity and credibility of UK corporate reporting.
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  Why data analytics is crucial in improving audit quality 21.09.2026 5p

  While generative AI dominates the headlines in audit technology, data analytics continues to deliver significant benefits, helping firms conduct more effective, risk-focused audits, as demonstrated in the FRC’s 2026 Annual Review of Audit Quality.
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  ICAEW suggests other options for reforming land remediation relief 21.09.2026 3p

  ICAEW has welcomed the government’s intention to reform land remediation relief (LRR) and has made three suggestions for how LRR could better meet its objectives.
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  Update: client allocation in the online services account 21.09.2026 3p

  HMRC has announced that the online services account (OSA) is to be improved so that firms can assign multiple clients to a staff member, making it easier for firms to manage having separate credentials for staff.
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  Globally mobile employees can be excluded from mandatory payrolling 18.09.2026 2p

  HMRC has announced that employers may exclude globally mobile employees (GME) from mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BIK) and has confirmed the class 1A national insurance contributions (NIC) position for voluntary payrolling.
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  Modernising corporate reporting: your chance to shape the future 17.09.2026 5p

  The government’s plans to simplify the UK’s corporate reporting regime are the most significant in a generation and cover almost every aspect of the annual report. ICAEW is urging members to share their views and help shape what the rules will look like.
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  ICAEW urges ‘breathing space’ for business ahead of Autumn budget 17.09.2026 3p

  In its budget submission to the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, ICAEW has asked for greater clarity and certainty for businesses – and no more increases to employment tax.
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  Agents – are you prepared for 28 September 2026? 16.09.2026 3p

  The final phase in HMRC’s roll-out of multi factor authentication (MFA) will begin on the 28th of September 2026. ICAEW explains what will change, who may be affected and how to get help.
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  HMRC to send 1.8m simple assessment letters for 2025/26 16.09.2026 4p

  Taxpayers may have received a simple assessment letter for 2025/26 over the summer. ICAEW explains why simple assessments are needed, why so many letters are now sent each year, and how taxpayers should respond if they receive one.
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  Government confirms new tourist levy 16.09.2026 3p

  Mayors and leaders of foundation strategic authorities (FSAs) in England will be given the power to introduce an overnight visitor levy, subject to consultation locally and within a national framework.
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  HMRC changes VAT refund policy for non-UK businesses in a VAT group 15.09.2026 3p

  HMRC has announced that, for VAT incurred from 1 July 2026 onwards, it will only accept VAT refund claims from the non-UK business that incurred the VAT, rather than from the representative member of the VAT group.
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  VAT cut on domestic electricity bills confirmed 15.09.2026 2p

  Legislation has been enacted that delivers on the government’s commitment to reduce the rate of VAT, from 5% to 0%, on domestic electricity bills from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027.