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As the deadline for submitting the self assessment (SA) tax return for 2024/25 falls on a Saturday, taxpayers and agents who may need help from HMRC are advised to submit their returns on or before 30 January 2026.

The seven Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation (PCRT) bodies and associations, including ICAEW, have published guidance to help members apply the PCRT fundamental principles when using AI tools in tax work.

Craig Stirk of Sarcul Consulting says that accountants need to strike a balance with technology to keep professional judgement high.

In a business rates call for evidence, the government has asked stakeholders for feedback on areas identified for reform and for their views on the role of business rates in investment decisions.

ICAEW explains why a recent tax court ruling has caused confusion in assessing the social security obligations of employees who work in more than one member state and outside of the European Union, sometimes known as multi-state workers.

Celsius network claimed to be a safe place to trade digital currencies and assets. In reality, it was using customers’ money for its own ends. In the first Behind the Numbers of the New Year, we explore the collapse of digital currency platform Celsius network, the scandal that followed, and its lasting impact on crypto asset regulation, particularly custody.

The key AI adoption trends that have played out in the accounting profession this year – and what awaits us in 2026.

HMRC is writing to taxpayers who made a claim for business asset disposal relief (BADR) in their self assessment tax return for 2024/25 and may have exceeded the lifetime limit of £1m.

At best, landing in one of these pitfalls will trigger teeth-gnashing frustration. At worst, it will lead you into regulatory hot water. From any angle, they are best avoided.

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal explores what it’s like to work as a chartered accountant in charities and the public sector.

Financial modelling guru Ian Schnoor takes us through the benefits and drawbacks of AI’s determined march across the face of Excel.

In the first episode of 2026, our usual team of soothsayers David Williamson, Frances Haque and Iain Wright review the events of the past 12 months, and look ahead to what we might expect in the coming year.

With Christmas round the corner, we’ve put together a special best of episode of Behind the Numbers, featuring some of the most memorable conversations from throughout the year.

In this episode, we rate the Budget against ICAEW’s ten tenets for a better tax system, focusing on the government’s decision to freeze the personal allowance and tax thresholds for an additional three years, the new tax on electric vehicles and changes to the NIC treatment of salary sacrificed pension contributions.

This episode is all about the Budget. What was in it? What are the implications? Was there anything positive to glean from it?

The Chancellor included two measures designed to encourage more UK listings and investment in UK public markets.

The Chancellor delivered a raft of small tax changes, rather than any big tax increases. But despite no increases in business taxes, the Budget offered few reasons to be cheerful.

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal talks to two experts about the way we learn and how we can all make the most of our time taking in and retaining information.

Even at a relatively nascent stage, agentic AI is showing that it has the capability to revolutionise how finance professionals manage a range of important tasks.

This episode focuses on the integration of AI in audit processes, emphasising the need for practical guidance from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to build industry confidence, especially with smaller firms.

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman explores what it’s like to be an accountant working in industry. This episode covers: • The relevance of the ACA qualification to training or working in industry. • The transferable skills between practice and industry roles. • Building relationships with colleagues outside of finance teams. • How to make an informed career...

From April 2026, an estimated 864,000 sole traders and landlords will need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax.

In this episode, we’re exploring just how useful generative AI (genAI) is when it comes to spreadsheets; what needs to happen by 18 November when it comes to Companies House ID verification; and how the OBR comes to its conclusions.

Academic Simon Thorne has assessed the effectiveness of several generative AI models in how they work with spreadsheets. Of the major platforms, the worst-performing may surprise you.

A leading cyber security expert presents a spotters’ guide of attacker types that businesses must defend themselves against.