Accountex London is always special because of the people you meet there. But this year it was even more impressive. Why? Because of the people we brought. For the first time at Accountex, IRIS and Dext have the same stance – as one unit. No more sending customers…

Statutory redundancy pay is a legal entitlement for UK employees who have been continuously employed for two years or more and are dismissed because their role is no longer required. For employers, managing a redundancy process involves complex calculations based on age and service, strict consultation periods, and the…

Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax is HMRC’s phased mandate requiring qualifying sole traders and landlords to keep digital records, submit quarterly updates, and complete an annual finalisation process through compatible software. For accountancy firms, the change is less about filing a tax return differently and more about managing a continuous…

Investing is an act of optimism. In April, as the new financial year began, I saw them all over the placeboards: businesses that recruit, stock, and launch marketing campaigns. Every time I checkmy message, there is a story about how the business has been planting seeds for a…

Statutory payroll forms — the P45, P60, and P11D — are mandatory documents UK employers must issue to employees and submit to HMRC. They record an individual’s pay, tax deductions, and benefits in kind across the tax year. For payroll managers, generating and distributing these forms accurately and securely is…

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance for accountants means the policies, controls, and documented procedures a UK accountancy firm uses to identify clients, assess money laundering risk, carry out due diligence, monitor relationships, and report suspicions under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 (as amended). AML obligations depend on the services the firm provides and…

Big changes are coming to the management of school districts – and if you haven’t had the chance to fully explore the Department for Education’s new 10-year strategy, here’s a clear and practical guide. In February 2026, the Department for Education (DfE) published Education Area Strategy: A Decade…

This year, April hasn’t just been another compliance deadline. In addition to a variety of statutory updates, the first major wave of changes from the Employment Rights Act 2025 have also come into play, being described as the biggest overhaul of UK employment law in a generation. With…

Selalu ada konsekuensi jika menggunakan slogan Alan Sugar yang terkenal: “Anda dipecat!” Namun, dengan adanya perubahan aturan pemecatan yang tidak adil pada tahun 2027, frasa tersebut akan membawa risiko yang lebih besar bagi dunia usaha. Apakah bisnis Anda sudah siap? Sekaranglah waktunya untuk mulai membuat perencanaan agar tidak…

Are you choosing new accounting software? If so, you need a plan. You must clarify your goals, audit your current processes, and identify gaps in your technology stack. Ideally, you need to do this before talking to a single vendor. This article is designed to guide you through…