June Edition

In Practice

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Read the latest news, guidance and CPD for practitioners in the June Edition of In Practice. This is to support you in your practice, so please use and share with your communities to amplify key messages and support.

Professional development

The latest CPD picks for busy practitioners

Browse our latest live and on-demand webinars

Free webinars for practitioners

Choose from a wide range of live and on-demand webinars this summer

Finance Futures Conference 2025

In-person event that directly address the current and future issues affecting the accounting and finance profession

Sage MTD roadshows supported by ACCA

Book now for one of three MTD events during July

Companies House reform – what you need to know

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Policy and technical

MTD for Income Tax self-assessment

What you need to know about MTD ITSA at this stage

Self-assessment tax calculations

HMRC update on Class 2 National Insurance error

HMRC repayment fraud

Actions that accountants and their clients may need to take

MTD for Income Tax: preparing your practice

This Sage article highlights the importance of segmenting clients and preparing for the changes

Benefit-in-kind for loans and the official rate of interest

Ensure clients understand changes which are coming to interest-free loans for P11D purposes

Road to economic recovery is long

Confidence among UK accountants remains fragile despite Q2 rise

Identity verification of directors and PSCs

Understanding one of the key Companies House changes under ECCTA

Enhancing the online complaints service for agents

The latest Agent Update includes advice on making online complaints about HMRC services

Tax deductibility of training expenses

Exploring the main principles, with a focus on statutory reliefs

Digital-first services from HMRC

A reminder on using Income Record Viewer and expansion of voice recognition

Policy consultations – ACCA’s responses

How member feedback has shaped our Policy team’s responses

Treasury Select Committee correspondence

A summary of our recent correspondence around phishing attacks

Prepare to file the profit and loss account

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Practice support

My small business doesn’t need AI

How is artificial intelligence impacting the accountancy profession?

Fighting late payments

Emma Jones, the new small business commissioner, is a welcome appointment

Preparing for the EU AI Act

Compliance and insurance guidance for AI providers and deployers

Celebrating member success

Meet some of our firms and individuals who are leading the way in the Accounting Excellence Awards

ACCA Rulebook Changes

Restructure and other changes effective 1 July 2025

Could you be an ACCA regulatory assessor?

ACCA is seeking to appoint additional independent panel members to provide the services of regulatory assessors

A redesigned qualification for a redefined profession

Help shape the conversation on the future ACCA qualification

Effective business energy management

Why proactive energy management will position businesses strongly for the future

In case you missed it

How to navigate cyber risks

A detailed look at how to make your business more secure

Cybercrime and the use of legitimate software

Tips on staying safe

Navigating cyber incidents: your essential response strategies

Lockton’s timely webinar on how expert support can help you respond and manage a cyber incident

Employment Allowance – an overview

Understanding Employment Allowance for associated companies and businesses

Guiding business visionaries

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Accounting and Business magazine

How to be an influencer

Understanding stakeholder needs is key to being a successful business partner

Audit faces AI challenge

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in business, auditors can help clients to act responsibly

Investing in the future

Fostering learning brings benefits to staff and employers

Encourage client recommendation

Personal endorsement is proven to be the most effective way to win new business

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