Employment law to cut workforce flexibility
The Employment Rights Act 2025 brings not just higher costs but reduced flexibility. Here is how small firms can prepare for the sweeping changes ahead.
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The surprising power of ‘I don’t know’
The surprising power of ‘I don’t know’
At a glance Professionals must communicate risk and uncertainty to their clients. To gain trust, you must first demonstrate your trustworthiness....
Preparing for 2029’s mandatory e-invoicing
Preparing for 2029’s mandatory e-invoicing
At a glance The UK will mandate e-invoicing for many VAT-registered businesses from 2029. E-invoicing uses structured digital formats that...
Who’s next into private equity’s accounting cart?
Who’s next into private equity’s accounting cart?
At a glance: Private equity investment is rapidly changing the global accounting sector’s ownership structure. It funds growth, technology...
Glad tidings for 2026
Glad tidings for 2026
This festive-looking salamander was the unlikely source of some of 2025’s good news. At a glance Extreme poverty fell to a new low, while global...
2026: Deadlines and dates accountants need to know
2026: Deadlines and dates accountants need to know
Level up in 2026 and enhance your skills in emerging areas of cybersecurity and technologies with IFA's self-paced short...
Your Xero app stack is about to get pricier
Your Xero app stack is about to get pricier
At a glance Xero will begin charging developers for API access from March 2026. The move will raise costs for developers using Xero data in their...
The Big Four’s towers start to shake
The Big Four’s towers start to shake
At a glance The Big Four’s growth has slowed since 2018. A wave of scandals has eroded government trust and increased media scrutiny. Internal...
MTD for IT: picking the right tools
MTD for IT: picking the right tools
At a glance Choosing MTD for IT software is a significant decision for your practice. Consider integration, vendor reputation, client...
Budget 2025 – two weeks’ on
Budget 2025 – two weeks’ on
At a glance Rising minimum wages and National Insurance hikes will increase SME operating costs. Higher dividend tax and fiscal drag are set to...
The hidden risks of hoarding client data
The hidden risks of hoarding client data
At a glance Hoarding client data increases cyber-attack risks and can violate legal requirements. Large data sets are bigger targets, leading to...
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