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Real-time PAYE underway in biggest shake-up to income tax since 1994

Real-time information, which will be the biggest shake-up to income tax for 70 years, is now underway, writes Calum Fuller

23 Apr 2013

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Purchasing power handed to government under new procurement rules

The government wants to use its buying power to change the behaviour of companies in relation to tax avoidance, writes Heather Self

23 Apr 2013

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Watershed moment for telecoms accounting

Changes to accounting methods for telecoms companies could see them having to fork out €20m unless they get better connected

21 Mar 2013

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Closing the GAAP on international standards

A plethora of standards have come flowing through the standards setters in the first quarter of the year, writes Rachael Singh

21 Mar 2013

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A deal greener

The government has launched a scheme to help SMEs manage energy price rises by encouraging investment in energy-saving retrofits, writes Elisabeth Jeffries

30 Oct 2012

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BIS consulting on late payment legislation

Implementing EU late payment legislation will create a level playing field for UK businesses, finds Jaimie Kaffash

25 Oct 2012

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Hedge accounting closer to risk

IASB proposals will provide more hedging opportunities for many companies, writes KPMG’s Terry Harding

27 Sep 2012

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EC to publish 4th anti-money laundering directive

Governments are stepping up the fight against money laundering - but honest businesses may get caught in the crossfire, writes Peter Bartram

27 Sep 2012

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Kay cuts quarterlies

A review of the financial markets has thrown up suggestions that would see quarterly financial reports abolished

31 Aug 2012

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Audit reporting rules could see duel accounting

Management assumptions will face public scrutiny from company auditors under new proposals from regulators, writes Richard Crump

30 Aug 2012

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GHG rules could lead to carbon copy reporting

New reporting requirements will duplicate the workload of companies already required to report carbon emissions under the CRC

04 Jul 2012

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Auto-enrolment - reducing the cost

Move now to give your company a sporting chance at dealing with major reform of company pensions, says Daniel Smith

30 May 2012

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The insurance revolution

The IASB is about to publish its final draft of the first IFRS on insurance contracts. Deloitte’s Francesco Nagari explains what insurance FDs should watch out for

23 Feb 2012

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The FACT of compliance

Final regulations for FATCA are on the table. FDs of financial service companies will need to prove compliance, writes Jim McGivern

23 Feb 2012

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HSE compliance key to a healthy board agenda

Companies may find unexpected bills in their letterboxes if they fail to comply with health and safety standards, writes Jim Wilkes

26 Jan 2012

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A cause for ongoing concern

As Lord Sharman analyses progress on going concern reports, Phillip Smith looks at the practical implications for finance directors

06 Jul 2011

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EC offers guidance on board diversity

Brussels seeks more non-nationals on boards and more CFOs on audit committees

20 May 2011

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UK business is at risk of overpaying for insurance

British companies fail to comprehend their insurance arrangements, paying for poor cover

15 Apr 2011

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Risk revisions lead to more board oversight

Korn/Ferry finds companies are revising who is responsible for risk management

24 Mar 2011

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Business groups call for better investor support

Business groups respond to Vince Cable’s review into economic short-termism

18 Feb 2011

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BoE policies impinge lending

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Public Accounts Committee says Whole of Government Accounts are “elaborate”, reports Kevin Reed

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