Mercia Podcast

Join Mark Morton for a brief yet crucial update as he reveals HMRC's latest decision to halt the closure of its phone lines. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In this episode, Mark Morton discusses how the HMRC is encouraging customers to interact online with changes to its Self-Assessment, PAYE and VAT services. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In this episode, Louise Conner talks about her own experience using emotional intelligence (EQ) to navigate emotions. She also shares practical tips on developing your EQ, helping you understand and manage your own feelings as well as those of others. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In this episode, Pat Nown and Mark Morton unpack the key Spring Budget announcements. Gain valuable insights as they analyse fiscal developments and discuss the budget's impact on various sectors. Whether you're a finance enthusiast or seeking a concise overview, this conversation goes beyond the headlines, offering a quick yet comprehensive understanding of the current economic landscap...

In this short episode join Mark Morton as he reflects on the Spring Budget announcement delivered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt today (6 March). Don't forget to register for Mercia's Rapid Reaction Webinar on (7 March) and listen to Pat Nown review the announcements made and consider any immediate implications and actions for your clients.  For more information on this topic and more, please...

Considers the changes to the regime that the Government has implemented over the last 12 months and the changes yet to come.  Presented by Mark Morton, our Technical Lecturer and Consultant, and Helen Knight, our Tax Senior Manager. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Happy New Year! In this episode Norman Allison looks at the  IR35 opportunity to pause settlement, digital signatures, S455 L2P forms, CGT property returns, IR35 guidelines for compliance and BACS notifications. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Lee Eagling is joined by Jenny Faulkner to discuss the themes highlighted by Mercia’s internal file review quality review checks and compare these to recent audit monitoring findings issues by the QAD.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Mark Morton's initial reaction to the Autumn Statement 2023.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Lee Eagling discusses recent audit sanctions and how findings from these cases link to audit quality issues we find in our file reviews.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Mark Morton takes a look at the approach which the Tribunal is taking on domicile in recent cases. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Liaqat Mir provides an overview of changes made in the revised ISA 505. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Helen Knight discusses the differences between Freeports and Investment zones.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Lee Eagling runs through the updates proposed by the FRC to the Ethical Standard for auditors.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Mark Morton and Norman Allison discuss the SDLT mixed-use, the death of MTD, HMRC service levels and the IR35 update. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Liaqat Mir, Mercia's Technical Lecturer & Consultant takes a look at some of the issues around the LGPS surplus assets for the first time. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In this episode, Pat Nown discusses recent topical tax issues which include, the extraction of profits 2023/24, pensions tax relief and much more.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In this episode, Lee Eagling summarises the issues we frequently see in audit reports.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Helen Knight takes a look at some of the issues around the reintroduction of the associated company rules and the potential impact.  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

FRC’s Thematic Review of Fair Values  For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In today's fast-paced business environment, clients demand more than just expertise from their advisers. Louise Conner provides an overview of the results on the role of an accountant changing and how it's crucial for professionals to keep up with the changes to stay competitive. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

In this episode, Norman Alison discusses who will oversee the Economic Crime Levy and what clients will it affect.   For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Our personalities shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Speaker Louise Conner provides an overview of the different personality types and provides guidance on how to work with different personality types in the latest blog.  Our personalities shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us. Speaker Louise Conner provides an overview of the different personali...

The world of accounting is no stranger to demanding workloads, high pressure, and unexpected setbacks. Speaker Louise Conner provides listeners with an overview of what resilience is and ways to learn this important skill. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.

Liaqat Mir looks at an overview of the changes to ICAEW’s CPD requirements applicable from 01 November 2023. Liaqat Mir is a technical lecturer and consultant at Mercia Group. For more information on this topic and more, please visit www.mercia-group.com for further details.