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HMRC this week issued eight documents detailing proposals ranging from PAYE reform to pensions tax, inheritance tax trusts, UK/foreign companies, and furnished holiday lettings rules.
Tax tips for the Office of Tax Simplification
Simon Sweetman outlines the concerns around income tax and corporation tax which need to be addressed by the new Office of Tax Simplification.
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Ofcom targets broadband speed claims

29/07/2010 - 18:12 - 15 reads

The communications watchdog Ofcom this week warned of “a growing gap between the actual speeds delivered and the speeds that some ISPs use to advertise their services”.

Businesses face insolvency over tax debts

29/07/2010 - 10:59 - 64 reads

HMRC’s tightening of the ‘Time to Pay’ rules could push many businesses into insolvency, warn experts.

Lung transplant accountant scoops six medals in European Games

29/07/2010 - 08:04 - 185 reads

Northamptonshire based chartered accountant recovers from double lung transplant to win big for Britain at the European Heart and Lung Transplant Games in Sweden.

LDF tax amnesty criticisms are ‘balderdash’

28/07/2010 - 17:31 - 181 reads

HMRC hits back at claims of ‘disappointing’ response to Liechtenstein Disclosure Opportunity.

Dissidents call for ‘rethink’ on IFRS

28/07/2010 - 15:47 - 251 reads

Eight politicians, financiers and accountants this week published a letter in The Times calling for the government to repeal the UK’s commitment to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Dascom rolls out SAP Business ByDesign

28/07/2010 - 09:53 - 185 reads

After going through fits and starts, SAP's web-based ERP suite Business ByDesign is beginning to win over converts such as German printing firm Dascom.

Review: Toshiba JournE Touch

27/07/2010 - 18:03 - 613 reads - 1 comment

Toshiba JournE Touch 7in touchscreen tablet

With the iPad gaining all the headlines, John Stokdyk spent some time with Toshiba's rival 7in tablet computer, the much cheaper JournE Touch.

The secrets of a successful extranet

27/07/2010 - 16:21 - 658 reads - 1 comment

Stephen Bynghall explains the ingredients that go into a successful collaborative website, and predicts how the digital workplace is likely to evolve.

FSA fines Northern Rock FD £320,000

27/07/2010 - 15:48 - 184 reads - 1 comment

David Jones, the former finance director of Northern Rock has been fined £320,000 and banned from working for a regulated entity by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Scottish parliament to receive new tax powers

27/07/2010 - 15:21 - 395 reads - 2 comments

The Scottish parliament will be given powers to set its own tax rates under new legislation proposed this week.

How to use video to promote your business

27/07/2010 - 11:24 - 417 reads - 2 comments

Chris Barling outlines how firms can wow potential clients and win new business by using video on their company websites.

Vodafone pays £1.25bn in CFC tax case

27/07/2010 - 09:49 - 693 reads

The telecoms operator has ended a ten year dispute with HMRC by agreeing to pay back £1.25bn over five years.

Five ways to get sued

27/07/2010 - 09:12 - 949 reads - 2 comments

Christopher Piety outlines the top five ways accountants can make themselves vulnerable to litigation.

Five top tips for maximising billable time

27/07/2010 - 09:00 - 904 reads - 3 comments

Brett Owens outlines how accountants can make the most of their chargeable time.

Handling client complaints: Part two

27/07/2010 - 09:00 - 493 reads

In part two of his presentation, Adrian Swinscoe outlines how accountants can use client complaints as an opportunity to grow their businesses.

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Congratulations to the SSA 2010 nominees

John Stokdyk This is the time of year when the teams at AccountingWEB and all the other communities under the Sift Media umbrella get to indulge in a little Hollywood-style “Variety” coverage as the shortlists of our Software Satisfaction Awards are announced.

More than 8,000 people voted in the online questionnaire that underpins the business software industry’s most prestigious awards, and I’m pleased to note that it looks like the AccountingWEB contingent has continued to lead the way in providing feedback on their applications.

This year new names such as Corero Systems (developer of Resource Financials, shortlisted in the Enterprise Accounting category), Accountz (SME accounting), Phocas (Business Intelligence/CPM) and BTCSoftware (Tax) have joined our roll of honour alongside previous SSA winners such as Access, KashFlow and Practice Engine. And despite some sniping on this site in recent weeks, IRIS and Sage both have reasons to be pleased.

Our commiserations to those who didn’t make the cut, and congratulations to those that did. We’re looking forward to seeing you all at the Software Satisfaction Awards gala dinner in London on 7 October.

Best wishes,
John Stokdyk, Editor

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