Higher taxes hit individuals more than corporations, says OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has claimed that individual taxpayers are paying a bigger share of tax…
HMRC digital accounts backed by freelancers' accounting firm
FreeAgent, an accounting firm for freelancers, has issued a statement of support for HM Revenue & Customs' new digital tax…
5 incredible cities where you can find a career in accounting
One of the best things about a career in accounting is the wide variety of places around the world you…
Charity Commission gets new governance framework
A revised and updated governance framework has been published by The Charity Commission following an independent review. The effectiveness of…
Financial Reporting Council wants transparent disclosure of risks in corporate reports
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is set to conduct a review into how companies report tax risks, focusing on the…
Insurers and government bodies watching online behaviour
Big businesses and government authorities are checking up on people by looking at their online activity, including checking out social…
How to deal with ACCA exam failure
It’s common for students to feel disappointed by exam results; but the real test is how you react to it.…
HMRC issues new briefing on Scotland income tax rate
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a new briefing outlining the details surrounding the new system, which comes in…
UK ‘gig economy’ set to be worth £2bn by 2020, shows research
According to new research, the so-called 'gig economy' (in which people buy and sell services and jobs via online platforms)…
European Commission proposes overhaul of prospectus rules
An overhaul of the prospectus rules is being proposed by The European Commission, which says cutting the amount of paperwork…
EU approval for bank loans provisioning rule coming soon, says IASB
Hans Hoogervorst, Chairman of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), has said that the EU will soon approve a delayed…
Fund sector in Guernsey registers strong Q3 growth
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission has reported an increase in the net asset value of funds managed or administered by…